Monday Mural

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August 2025 - Montreal QC

A small collection (2) of murals we found  in Montreal.

Prince Arthur

Authenticité 2018

Ben Eine began his painting career as a vandal, leaving his first series of tags across London at a very young age. Eine was categorized as an artistic fugitive early on, police aggression a routine and common risk of the trade. Growing up, Eine’s group of friends were arrested frequently and the tagger’s life became risky. While many were incarcerated, Eine focused on the evolution of his work and craft, developing his own distinguished style. Bright, cheerful colors are at the core of his signature textology. Ben Eine established a studio titled Pictures on Walls which is globally recognized for its iconic screen printed works.

A Mural Honouring a Cultural Builder: Ethel Stark

To make space for the women who shaped history is to affirm our collective will to build a memory that is richer, fairer, and more inspiring. It is in this spirit that this mural was created—born from a citizen-led initiative, in tribute to Ethel Stark: violinist, conductor, trailblazer.

As the first woman to conduct a symphony orchestra in Quebec, Ethel Stark paved the way for generations of female musicians. After performing with the New York Women’s Chamber Orchestra, she co-founded the Montreal Women’s Symphony Orchestra with Madge Bowen—daring to introduce a new voice into the local musical landscape. Her orchestra would go on to make history at Carnegie Hall, becoming the first Canadian orchestra to perform there.

ANER URRA - a memorial dedicated to the Indigenous children of Canada and, more generally, to the Indigenous peoples of the Americas.

2019 by Gleo

Originally from the city of Annecy (France), Benjamin Tran is a French-Canadian artist. His work is represented in the form of paintings, murals, drawings and sculptures. After graduating in graphic design from the Lafontaine School and studying for a year at the Condé School in Paris, Benjamin moved to Montreal in 2012 where he has been living and working ever since.

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