The most common intrusive acid igneous rock of the Earth's crust, it has a visibly crystalline texture, is usually red, whitish, or gray in colour, is very hard and durable, and takes a fine polish.
Installation and intervention ,
Mural ,
Permanent,
Interior,
Teaching and research,
Integration of art and architecture,
Random,
Zinc,
Brass,
Granite,
Marble
A planisphere is cast on the ground at the entrance of the school. This map of Earth is coupled with excerpts from the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. A block of letters is embedded in the wall. At
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Artwork creator(s):
Forget, Normand
Installation and intervention ,
Sculpture ,
Permanent,
Exterior,
Park, square and garden,
Contest,
Random,
Concrete,
Glass,
Granite,
Slate
A semi-circle of shattered glass screens with etched leaves is visible from the street and lit at night. In the courtyard is a 4,500 sq. ft. leaf-shaped pool; situated around it are black granite seat
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Artwork creator(s):
Steinman, Barbara
Three totemic lanterns stand before the station.
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Artwork creator(s):
Kerr, Katherine
Twelve granite benches installed along Saint-Laurent Blvd. Portuguese and French literary quotes are engraved onto them. Each bench is decorated with ceramics created by four Montreal artists of Portu
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Artwork creator(s):
Lima, Joe; Branco, Joseph; Rebelo, Miguel; Calado, Carlos
Installation and intervention ,
Sculpture ,
Permanent,
Interior,
Teaching and research,
Contest,
Linear,
Commemoration,
Steel,
Aluminum,
Granite
4 structures used as tables. Engraved text appears on top.
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Artwork creator(s):
Aquino, Eduardo; Sloan, Johanne; Walter, Kathryn
Installation and intervention ,
Sculpture ,
Permanent,
Exterior,
Park, square and garden,
Contest,
Random,
Bronze,
Granite,
Slate
The piece can be found along the foundation of the building, on the waterfront walkway between Nicola and Cardero Streets. It is made of stones, plaques and objects cast in bronze that refer to the hi
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Artwork creator(s):
Pechet, Bill; Robb, Stephanie
Ninety-nine unpolished black granite tiles are recessed randomly into the sidewalk. Handcarved into each granite block are words or texts chosen for their specific reference to the site. The shore is
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Artwork creator(s):
Boyle, Gwen
Sculpture in the shape of a cylinder, resting on a cylindrical base and featuring an engraving of Pope John Paul II.
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Artwork creator(s):
St-Martin, Marc
Installation and intervention ,
Sculpture ,
Permanent,
Exterior,
Leisure, sport and entertainment,
Contest,
Random,
Aluminum,
Concrete,
Granite,
Limestone
The main component, a wide stone bench, traces a sixty-foot-long arc. The circular movement is reinforced by a stand of light columns and an arc of birch trees along the outside curve of the bench.
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Artwork creator(s):
Covit, Linda
Circle embedded into the ground. In the middle, there is an image of a rabbit; on the perimeter, flames and text.
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Artwork creator(s):
Wonnacott, Justin