Public Artwork
Justice et paix
Artwork creator(s):
Vaillancourt, Armand
Text author(s):
Lévesque, Raymond
Installation year:
1986
Remarks on location:
Saint-Léonard Park is located on Lacordaire Blvd., between Robert Blvd. and Des Galets Rd.
Description:
A sculpture consisting of two carved and engraved rocks, set next to each other. A steel ladder is attached to each rock. Each surface is partially covered with carved and painted hollow handprints. Text is engraved on each rock. Two staves with lyrics from a Raymond Lévesque song appear on one them. A sentence in Italian appears on the other.
Text of the artwork:
Quand les hommes vivront d'amour Il n'y aura plus de misère
Noi siamo con voi
Text theme:
Raymond Lévesque song
Artwork theme:
Justice, Peace
History:
Event: Quinze jours d'arts visuels à Saint-Léonard
Event date(s):
1986 Dimensions:
Height:
3.6m
Width:
7.3m
Depth:
5.4 m Note(s):
The theme of the Quinze Jours d'arts visuels à Saint-Léonard event was "Des mots pour créer" ("Words to Create").
Artist's biography:
Armand Vaillancourt
Author's biography:
Raymond Lévesque
Owner(s):
City of Montréal 
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