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5 Artists Working with Neon

Brightly glowing neon lights are a feast for the eyes of passersby. Neon lights inspire and inform a range of art installations you cannot help but admire. The MASSIVart team has compiled a list of our favourite artists that are working with eye-catching neon lights.

5 AR Artists Creating Stunning Instagram Filters

There is a growing number of incredibly talented artists that are blurring distinctions between the realms of reality and virtual reality through their art. AR art uses technology to superimpose computer-generated images onto the users’ view of the real world. The MASSIVart Team has compiled a list of some of our favourite AR artists who are creating captivating, inventive, and impactful works of art. Check them out below:

Five Captivating Installations Made With Organic Materials

Organic materials have been used to make art for hundreds of years. Looking to nature to inform these creations, artistic installations made with organic materials use living, or formerly living, objects. This style of art inspires viewers to contemplate collective connections to nature, art, and constructed spaces. The MASSIVart Team has compiled a collection of some of the most captivating installations that use organic materials.

Fun Canopies Around The World

Take a trip around the world with us to explore fun and colourful canopies. A canopy is a unique way to add artistic elements to a space, by activating the sky and enveloping visitors in a lovely oasis. Exploring how artful canopies can transform a space, MASSIVart has collected and discovered our top five picks for fun and playful canopies.

Five Stunning Site-Specific Installations

Created to exist in a certain space, site-specific art weaves an installation’s surroundings with its meaning. If the installation is removed from its particular location, it will lose almost all its meaning. The MASSIVart Team compiled a list of five stunning and iconic site-specific installations that we think drive home the beauty and impact of this art style.

5 Iconic Must-Know Installations from the 1970s & 1980s

Between the 1970s to the 1980s, incredible artists were pushing the boundaries of art and where it lives. The MASSIVart team compiled a list of our favourite must-know installations that were created during this experimental time – artwork that exists beyond gallery walls. 

5 of the Dreamiest Art Installations

There are some art installations that leave a lasting impression on you. Artists like Bianca Bondi, Kimsooja and many others have created beautiful artworks that welcome viewers to rest and reflect. The MASSIVart Team has narrowed down their Top Picks for the Dreamiest Art Installations.

The Shipyards District: Destination-making in North Vancouver’s Unique and Vibrant Neighbourhood

North Vancouver’s Shipyards District has been described as a “neighbourhood like no other” and has become a model for placekeeping and placemaking. The district is located in the Burrard Inlet with views across towards downtown Vancouver. The Shipyards District is a destination for both tourists and locals and is centrally located near North Vancouver’s vibrant Lonsdale neighbourhood.

5 Mexican Artists to Watch

There are a lot of unique and inspiring artists coming out of Mexico and we have been keeping a close eye on their successes both in their homes and abroad. We’re inspired by the creativity of the artists in Mexico, from artists experimenting with spatial elements, materials and exciting collaborations.

Breathtaking Art Installations Made with Recycled Materials (Part One)

From discarded children’s toys to pots and pans, there is a handful of artists from around the world who are creating exceptional work using recycled materials. Sustainable art that is used to stimulate conscious thought and discussion among viewers is truly special and calls for celebration.

Top Picks for Best Public Art Gardens Around the World

Whether you are someone who frequents art gardens or someone who tends to just stumble upon them on a day out, there are a handful of wonderful public art gardens around the world that should definitely be added to the must-see list. From the USA to Cyprus, here is MASSIVart’s list of some of the Best Public Art Gardens from Around the World.

Placemaking X Municipalities Success Story Series: Millennium Park in Chicago

This is a story of transformation, of how a ground-level parking lot and rail yard became a park with venues for performance, art, sculpture, architecture, and landscape architecture plus a multi-level parking lot (the world’s largest “green roof”) with a total of 4,000 cars, and a commuter rail line.

Flyover Park in Calgary: When Placemaking Elevates Communities

Imagined by a group of grade six students, Flyover park is a product of the wishes of the community to turn an uninspiring transit location into a safe and fun destination.

"Hello! It's us, MASSIVart" 👋

Since our community has nearly doubled over the last few years, now feels like the perfect time to reach out to everyone following us to tell you more about our mission and the values which are at our core. Thirteen years ago MASSIVart was formed out of a deep passion for creating impact through art & culture.

Celebrating International Women’s Day with MASSIVart

International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. MASSIVart’s core values consist of making art & culture more accessible and present in the world, but also to support and empower a diverse, inclusive and emerging creative community. Gender equality is an integral part of this value. We have asked some of the incredibly creative women at MASSIVart to share their thoughts on their favourite artworks and the projects they loved working on recently. Take a minute to get to know them!

MASSIVart’s Public Art Picks of 2021

Over the years, the team at MASSIVart has developed an authentic philosophy to embrace diversity, inclusivity and creativity through the frame of public artistic and cultural expression in Toronto, Montreal, Mexico and elsewhere.   With the strong belief that art should be made more accessible to everyone, we are always fascinated and impressed by the […]

MASSIVart Creates Engaging Tool to Promote the Toronto Downtown West BIA’s Neighbourhood “ArtWalk”, Highlighting the District’s Incredible Collection of Public Art

MASSIVart has recently joined forces with the Toronto Downtown West BIA to help raise awareness and promote the many public artworks in the neighbourhood.   The growth of the Toronto Downtown West has resulted in an impressive collection of public art, featuring over 70 unique art installations in the district. This collection of works was […]

Mile-Ex Montrealers, it's time to vote for the mural you want to see in your neighbourhood!

Canderel and MASSIVart are joining forces to bring uplifting and colourful art to the Mile-Ex district in Montreal. After consulting with the Mile-Ex community about their vision for the neighbourhood’s future, a call for artists was shared with the Montreal artistic community to submit their best creative proposals linked to the survey results and themes. […]

(Finance x Art)^2 - NFTs and the Cultural Industry

A few months ago, Maxim Cere-Marcoux – MASSIVart’s CFO – shared his thoughts on two subjects he is passionate about: Finance X Art. In this insightful article, he addressed the question of whether they had the same potential to create value.   Today, Maxim will tackle a new topic related to finance and art: Non-Fungible […]

Data X Art: Re-imagining Art With The Help Of Technology

How new media artists are using technologies like machine learning and artificial intelligence to create mesmerizing pieces of art.   We believe that something amazing lies in the intersection of art and technology – To celebrate the international day of creativity and innovation, we wanted to delve into the world of some of our favourite […]

Artist Spotlight: Natalia Ramos

Each year, on 15 April, UNESCO’s World Art Day celebrations help reinforce the links between artistic creations and society. These celebrations encourage greater awareness of the diversity of artistic expressions and highlight the contribution of artists to sustainable development. This is also an occasion to shine a light on arts education in schools, as sharing […]

Artist Spotlight: Ignacio Aldana 'Soltero'

Recently, Be Grand® – one of the leading Real Estate Developers in Mexico – entrusted MASSIVart to reimagine the showroom of a major development project in the heart of Mexico City. Be Grand’s showrooms already set them apart from other real estate developers so we took this unique brand property to another level, reflecting their […]

Inspiring women in the art world that are making a difference

It’s still surprising to learn that the path to fight gender equality is something so recent. In the last few years, we have been lucky enough to witness several changes – albeit somehow minimal – in various social spheres. One of them being the art world, which has undergone incredible transformations in relation to the […]

Artist Spotlight: Victor Pérez-Rul

The creative team of MASSIVart would like once again to honour an artist that they love. This time they talked with Victor Pérez-Rul to enter his inner world and learn more about the inspirations and motivations behind his work. Thank you to him for allowing us to discover so much about him!   The work […]

The MASSIVart Inspires You Series - #3

“It is going to be fine”, but it will all be better if we are inspired.   As the pandemic hit, we rethought our lives. How we connected and exchanged took a new path. We stayed in the comfort of our homes. We reevaluated the pace at which we live. We focused on what was […]

MASSIVart vous inspire - #2

“It is going to be fine”, but it will all be better if we are inspired.   As the pandemic hit, we rethought our lives. How we connected and exchanged took a new path. We stayed in the comfort of our homes. We reevaluated the pace at which we live. We focused on what was […]

The MASSIVart Inspires You Series - #1

“It is going to be fine”, but it will all be better if we are inspired. As the pandemic hit, we rethought our lives. How we connected and exchanged took a new path. We stayed in the comfort of our homes. We reevaluated the pace at which we live. We focused on what was essential, […]

Artist Spotlight: Alejandra Ballesteros

As we recently celebrated the first anniversary of MASSIVart Mexico, we wanted to mark the occasion by giving the floor to a Mexican artist we love and who will bring colour and joy to your day!   We talked with Ale Ballesteros to enter her inner world and learn more about the inspirations and motivations […]

Temporary Art, Lasting Effect

This summer, MASSIVart collaborated with the Quartier des Spectacles Partnership to select and supervise the production of 7 installations in various public spaces in the city of Montreal. “Jump Start Summer!” was a call to Montrealers to support the city’s restaurants, stores, hotels, artists and creators. How? By going out, exploring, encouraging local businesses, taking […]

The Essentials: How Art Plays An Essential Role In Bringing Communities Closer

MASSIVart recently collaborated with artist Laurence Philomène on a unique sculptural installation which helped foster a sense of community across Montreal neighborhoods through the inclusion of a unique digital, interactive component. It is from this idea that was born The Essentials project for the City of Montreal’s safe active transportation circuits. Inspired by this sense […]

Finance x Art

It is Maxim’s turn – MASSIVart’s CFO – to share his thoughts on two subjects he is passionate about: finance and art.   Maxim graduated with honours from the Concordia University John Molson School of Business and later obtained his CPA designation in both Canada and the United States. The key to his success lies […]

The Future Of Art Exhibitions

We’ll now give the floor to Jimena Lopez, who recently joined our team as the Creative Coordinator of MASSIVart Mexico. The subject that is close to her heart is the future of the art world and in particular of art exhibitions which must take a rapid turn towards digital. She shares with you her expertise […]

Some See Empty Spaces, We See Opportunities

On the eve of the announcement of the winner of the international call for artists organized with MIRA for the iconic public art installation that will be integrated into their real estate development project in Mexico City – Neuchâtel: Cuadrante Polanco, we would like to introduce Evlyne Laurin, a new member of our team, who […]

How Fast Can The Retail Industry Adapt To The Challenges Of The New Normal

By Alejandro Cardoso – Global CEO, MASSIVart The retail industry will have to quickly adapt and evolve in order to remain current. Retail analysts, retail space owners and operators along with academics around the world, are getting e-together to discuss the future of brick and mortar retail and how to cope with the huge challenges […]

Alice: Curator By Day, Artist By Night

Every month, we spotlight one of our amazing team members! We open the floor so that they can express themselves, share their passions and unique skills… Today it’s Alice’s turn! Alice has been part of the MASSIVart team since 2018, first as artistic director of the Chromatic festival and now as artistic consultant and a […]

Gentle Monster Masters Experiential Retail

In the age of the experience economy, retailers are adding layers of richness to their offerings. ‘Attention-grabbing’ is an oft-recurring strategy, which can be achieved through the art of storytelling. Knitting a narrative into a design may encourage visitors to potentially spend more time and result in more sales in the process of discovery and […]

Artist Spotlight: Julieta Gil

Artists are at the heart of MASSIVart’s mission. We wish to give them even more space by giving them a voice through our channels in different ways. We start with the Mexican artist Julieta Gil who presents her virtual exhibition.   Her work oscillates between the physical and virtual space. Computational media is rapidly evolving […]

Post-Covid, Can Brands Get Closer to Consumers?

At a time when the return to the new normal is slowly taking place, Alejandro Cardoso, MASSIVart’s Global CEO, discusses, in an article, the future of marketing and brands.   The virus is still here. And will be with us for a while.  In a world filled with economic crisis, health challenges, huge political differences […]

The Future of Accessible and Inclusive Museums During & Post COVID-19

On this International Museum Day, we wanted to give the word to Jessica, MASSIVart’s Production Director and Partner, who is our invaluable expert in all museum-related matters. Holder of a Master’s degree in Heritage and Museums, another in Culture and Development and a degree in Art History and Archaeology, Jess has some interesting thoughts to […]

How Artists Can Change The Way We Move?

Municipalities, retailers, real estate developers, museums and all other places open to the public will need to reinvent the way people will move through their streets and buildings. For that, they’re going to have to be inventive to spread messages and be attentive to what people need most right now: find a little bit of […]

The Power of Art In Time of Crisis

Historically artists have been at the forefront of cultural and societal issues initiating discussions and pushing boundaries. Art has the ability to create an emotional response, communicate complicated and opposing messages, drive social behaviours and create societal change. It also has the power to inspire communities during uncertain times and the current COVID-19 global pandemic […]