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JCCBI and MASSIVart are Collaborating on a Public Art Project at the South Shore Entrance of the Jacques Cartier Bridge in Montreal

October 2, 2024

We’re proud to announce that MASSIVart is partnering with The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI) to create a public art piece at the southern entrance of the Jacques Cartier Bridge in Longueuil.

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Chun Hua Catherine Dong’s Innovative Contribution to Royalmount’s Public Art Program

September 17, 2024

As the first 100% carbon-neutral mixed-use development in the Americas and home to Canada’s largest LEED Gold retail project, Royalmount sets a new standard in blending sustainability with creativity. Central to this innovation is Chun Hua Catherine Dong’s work, a cornerstone of Royalmount’s daring public art program.

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The Art of Travel: Elevating Airport Experiences through Strategic Art Integration

September 11, 2024

  In the ever-evolving landscape of air travel, airports are no longer just functional spaces for transit. They are becoming cultural destinations in their own right, with art playing a pivotal role in enhancing the passenger experience and showcasing local identity. Airport art integration has evolved from a sporadic afterthought to a crucial strategic component […]

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Celebrating 15 Years of Andares: A Conversation on Art, Identity, and Innovation in a Leading Retail Centre

August 20, 2024

Andares is more than just a retail centre—it’s a vibrant destination that has shaped everyday life in Guadalajara, Jalisco, for the past 15 years. Spanning 1,420,834 square feet, this luxury complex is a hallmark of modern living, combining retail, dining, working, and living spaces into a cohesive experience. To mark its 15th anniversary, Andares took the initiative to reinvent Octavio Abundez’s iconic outdoor artwork into an immersive art installation.

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Creating Connections: Sofía Núñez’s Artistic Impact on ENJOY ESCANDÓN in Mexico City

August 12, 2024

For the ENJOY ESCANDÓN development by RevoRE in Mexico City, MASSIVart collaborated to enhance the construction site of this mixed-use project with innovative creative and artistic integrations.

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Park(ing) Day Toronto 2024: Reimagining Parking Spaces as People Spaces.

July 23, 2024

Park(ing) Day is an annual global event where citizens, artists, and activists temporarily transform parking spaces into pop-up parks and social spaces for a day. Taking place on the third weekend of September, people around the world repurpose on-street, boulevard, or lot parking spaces, converting them into tiny parks and places for art, design, play, and activism.

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Joy & The Public Realm: An Interview with Architect and Urbanist Vishaan Chakrabarti

July 23, 2024

Join Vishaan Chakrabarti, renowned architect and urban planner, in a discussion with MASSIVart at W Times Square. As the founder of Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU), Chakrabarti shares insights on sustainable urban development and his work on iconic projects like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Domino Sugar Refinery. Discover his vision for creating equitable, human-centered urban futures.

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Children as Co-Creators of Urban Spaces: A Paradigm Shift in Latin America

July 12, 2024

Explore the transformative role of child-centric urban design in Mexico and Latin America, highlighting the benefits of inclusive placemaking and the inter-generational exchange of ideas shaping vibrant, future-ready cities.

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Leading Retail Centre and Community Hub Teams Up with MASSIVart for the Second Year to Create a Captivating Destination

July 11, 2024

Premiere shopping destination and community hub teams up with MASSIVart for a second year to offer an extraordinary shopping experience.

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MASSIVart Teams Up with Ottawa Art Gallery to Create Ottawa’s Arts Corridor

June 20, 2024

MASSIVart partners with the Ottawa Art Gallery to develop the Arts Corridor, a vibrant cultural hub in downtown Ottawa, featuring public art, theatre, and music to connect and energize the community.

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The Importance of Third Places in Combating Loneliness and Building Community

June 12, 2024

In the hustle and bustle of today’s world, we can often overlook the spaces that hold our communities together. Between home and work is a critical yet sometimes forgotten realm that sociologist Ray Oldenberg has aptly named “Third Places.” These informal gathering spaces knit the fabric of our communities tighter, providing a refuge from solitude and a familiar ground for socialization.

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Brampton: An Artful Future; City unveils inaugural Public Art Strategy and Framework in collaboration with MASSIVart

June 7, 2024

The City of Brampton is launching its first public art strategy and framework. Brampton: An Artful Future, is a five-year plan to establish a cohesive and deliberate approach to developing and administering the City of Brampton’s Public Art Program​. The goal of this strategy and framework is to help shape public spaces to be inviting and inclusive, while honouring the distinctive character of Brampton.​

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MASSIVart Leading Community Engagement Events in Barrie for the City’s Cultural Master Plan Update and Public Art Strategy

June 5, 2024

Barrie is entering an exciting period of growth and renewal, and with this, the City has partnered with MASSIVart to update its current Culture Plan, “Building a Creative Future,” and outline a cultural and creative future through the Cultural Master Plan Update and Public Art Strategy.

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Real Estate and Creative Placemaking: Estefanía Cardoso of MASSIVart to Speak at ELDI 2024

June 4, 2024

Panama City will host over 350 leading real estate developers at the highly anticipated ELDI 2024 Conference on June 6 and 7, set against the luxurious backdrop of the JW Marriott Hotel. Featuring speakers like MASSIVart’s Estefanía Cardoso, the conference will provide invaluable insights into urban revitalization, creative placemaking, and sustainable development.

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Royalmount: A Visionary Approach Integrating Public Art in One of the Largest Private Developments in Canadian History

May 27, 2024

Being the first 100% carbon-neutral mixed-use development in the Americas & boasting Canada’s largest LEED Gold retail project, our creative leadership of this ambitious public art initiative had to be equally innovative.

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How Our Efforts to Create a Destination led to Building a more Vibrant, Intergenerational, and Community-driven Public Space

May 8, 2024

In the bustling heart of Toronto’s waterfront lies a story of transformation, where aspirations to create a destination evolved into something far greater—a vibrant, inclusive, and intergenerational community hub. What began as an initiative to enhance public spaces along the waterfront soon became a testament to the power of creative placemaking and community engagement.

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Creative Placemaking Guide for Developers & Municipalities - Transforming Cities

April 19, 2024

Cities worldwide face common challenges, including revitalizing vacant spaces, fostering a sense of community, stimulating economic growth, and looking for ways to connect people and the places they share by addressing these issues. This guide illuminates the transformative power of creative placemaking, a strategy and approach that can address these challenges by reimagining public spaces as vibrant, inclusive, and reflective of community identity.

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MASSIVart Discussing Creative Placemaking at Disruption Days Chicago

April 9, 2024

Disruption Days 2024, a pivotal conference scheduled for April 11 & 12th in Chicago, will feature Estefanía Cardoso, Mexico’s managing partner of MASSIVart, as a panellist. The event is set to delve into the future of Real Estate across the Americas. Throughout two engaging days, industry leaders and visionaries will gather to explore the transformative potential of space reconversion in revitalizing urban landscapes.

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Discover the Vibrant Art of Fernando Parra: From Character Illustrations to Larger-Than-Life Installations

April 3, 2024

In the bustling shopping centers of Galerías MX, a delightful surprise awaits visitors, “Pepe, El Perezoso,” is a larger-than-life inflatable sloth travelling across Mexico. Crafted by the standout designer and 3D artist Fernando Parra, this charming installation not only captivates with its vibrant colours and character illustrations but also tells a personal story reflecting the artist’s heritage and experiences.

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Rethinking Public Spaces on International Women’s Day: Creative Placemaking for Inclusivity and Safety

March 8, 2024

In the spirit of International Women’s Day, we turn our focus to one vital aspect of society that can, and should, reflect the inclusivity and aspirations women’s advocacy seeks to promote: our public spaces.

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Unveiling MASSIVart's Favourite Inspirational Picks for Creative Placemaking and Public Art Installations of 2023

December 12, 2023

The MASSIVart team is happy to share a selection of our favourite and inspirational Placemaking and Public Art Installations of 2023. Our team has been inspired by these various initiatives and the global placemaking community, ranging from eco-friendly solar benches to developing family-friendly urban areas in France to the lively revitalization of neglected public spaces in the USA.

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Exploring Montreal's Artistic Landscape: A Night of Creativity and Community Engagement with MASSIVart at the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel

December 11, 2023

SéminArts – MAC Montréal is an inventive educational initiative led by the MAC that provides a platform for participants to explore the intricacies of the art world and gain insights into the art market. On December 5th, participants gathered at the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel to enjoy a tour of the hotel’s art collection with one of our curators, Alice Pouzet.

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Neuchâtel Cuadrante Polanco Wins at GRI Awards Mexico 2023: Award-Winning Real Estate Excellence and Innovative Public Art

December 7, 2023

In the heart of Mexico City, Neuchâtel Cuadrante Polanco emerges as a distinctive real estate development, seamlessly intertwining residential, office, and commercial spaces. Finalized in 2022 through a collaboration between Ivanhoé Cambridge and MIRA, its centrepiece, ‘The Eye of Mexico,’ is a groundbreaking AI public art piece curated and produced by MASSIVart in partnership with Ouchhh.

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PlacemakingX Summit 2023: Inspiring Global Change with MASSIVart's Philippe Demers in Creative Placemaking Roundtable in Mexico City

October 30, 2023

The PlacemakingX Global Placemaking Summit 2023, scheduled to take place in Mexico City from November 1st to 5th, marks an exciting gathering of individuals and networks that are spearheading the global placemaking movement. MASSIVart’s CEO, Philippe Demers, will be lending his expertise in a roundtable discussion in a ‘fishbowl’ format focused on creative placemaking.

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ULI Fall Conference 2023 in Los Angeles: Explore the ROI of Placemaking with Industry-Led Panel

October 24, 2023

The ULI LA Conference, in Los Angeles from October 30 to November 1, 2023, will feature the panel “A New Bottom Line: The ROI of Placemaking.” Set for October 31st, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, this discussion will explore the transformative impact of placemaking initiatives.

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MASSIVart ranks within The Globe and Mail's fifth-annual ranking of Canada's Top Growing Companies

September 29, 2023

MASSIVart is pleased to announce it placed No. 384 on the 2023 Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies. Canada’s Top Growing Companies ranks Canadian companies on three-year revenue growth. MASSIVart earned its spot with a three-year growth of 91%. As MASSIVart continues to expand, we remain firm in the belief that art […]

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MASSIVart’s Artist Talks: Exploring Heritage and Creativity with Jordan Bennett

September 8, 2023

MASSIVart sat down with Jordan Bennett, a talented Mi’kmaq visual artist renowned for his creative employment of painting, sculpture, textile, and video mediums.

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The National Film Board of Canada and MASSIVart bring interactive virtual reality (VR) installation CHOM5KY vs CHOMSKY: A playful conversation on AI to North America

September 7, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere—from the photo enhancer in your smartphone to the virtual assistant in your kitchen. But what is it exactly? From September 6 through October 15, the NFB Space in Montreal’s Quartier des Spectacles is hosting the North American premiere of the interactive virtual reality (VR) installation CHOM5KY vs CHOMSKY: A playful conversation on AI.

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MASSIVart’s Artist Talks: Nicolas Grenier in Conversation about the Realm between Art, Humans and AI

August 30, 2023

Nicolas Grenier, the mind behind public art activation PRÉMONITIONS: Les voix, sat down for an illuminating conversation with MASSIVart, delving into his artistic voyage and philosophical inquiries.

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Insectarium and MASSIVart Collaborate to Promote Insect Biodiversity Preservation Through Art-Driven Activations

August 22, 2023

Celebrating entomophilia, the Insectarium | Montréal Space for Life has partnered with MASSIVart to launch an innovative campaign to educate and inspire the public about preserving insect biodiversity. The campaign’s final activation will be taking place at MUTEK 2023 Festival. Showcasing the musical mastery of composer and music producer Leon Louder and the sounds of insects.

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Gab Bois on Her Balloon Dress Masterpieces in Vancouver: A Captivating Interview

August 4, 2023

Durante unos días, hasta el 7 de agosto, los visitantes pueden explorar el giro creativo de Oakridge Park en la tendencia “aérea” de la moda P/V 2023 con una instalación de sastrería que presenta tres vestidos de gala Balloon Ball Gowns personalizados por la renombrada artista Gab Bois.

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Guildford Town Centre Announces Partnership with Public Art Firm, MASSIVart for New Public Art Installation

August 1, 2023

This exciting collaboration will offer a unique shopping experience through these custom bold and bright pieces designed exclusively for Guildford Town Centre.

 

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MASSIVArt presents a project by Nicolas Grenier: Prémonitions: Les Voix

July 5, 2023

Les voix is a new public artwork conceived by Nicolas Grenier in collaboration with MASSIVart and Sid Lee Architecture. […]

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Chromatic is Back and Exploring the Intersections of Art and Artificial Intelligence

July 5, 2023

The Chromatic Festival is back after a hiatus returning with Chromatic Pro on July 6th at Centre Phi —a day-long event of symposia and professional meetings for the creative community. Delving into the possibilities, challenges, and impacts generated by artificial intelligence technologies in art and culture.

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Experiencing the Magic of Art in Toronto with Jordan Bennett’s Public Art Installation

June 7, 2023

We are kicking off a summer full of art with Jordan Bennett’s beautiful piece, “Echoes Calling Back.” Curated and produced by MASSIVart, with the Luminato Festival Toronto and Brookfield Properties, this large-scale temporary public artwork will be featured at the 2023 Luminato Festival in College Park, Toronto, from June 8th to June 18th.

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Creative Placemaking Increases Positive ROI, study from Toronto Metropolitan University and industry leaders finds  

November 21, 2022

  – Manifesto –   A collaborative study by academic researchers and industry leaders has been able to prove the positive impact of placemaking interventions in public and private spaces. A study, conducted by Toronto Metropolitan University in collaboration with The Daniels Corporation, Entro, LeMay, and MASSIVart found an increase in personal connection, more time […]

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Explore the Second Edition of the MASSIVart Catalogue

September 21, 2022

We are delighted to share the release of the Second Edition of the MASSIVart Catalogue! The MASSIVart Team is dedicated to providing you with accessible installations so you can create impact through art and culture.

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A unifying cultural program for more authentic connections with the community - An Interview with Liz West

September 6, 2022

Brookfield Properties was looking to install a new piece of public art in the central plaza of its new, mixed-use development in New York City, Manhattan West. The work would then be reprogrammed for a second location, a waterfront plaza located at Brookfield Place in Lower Manhattan.

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A unifying cultural program for more authentic connections with the community - An Interview with Brookfield Properties

August 17, 2022

We asked Elysa Marden, Senior Vice President, Arts Brookfield for Brookfield Properties, some questions about the inspiration and experience in bringing Hymn to the Big Wheel by Liz West to Manhattan.

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Art to bring a renewed sense of hope and wellness to local communities - Part 2

July 27, 2022

As the world opens back up, real estate developer Cadillac Fairview (CF) wanted to partner with seven pan-Canadian artists to create fun, colourful art installations in seven of its retail destinations locations across Canada.

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Art to bring a renewed sense of hope and wellness to local communities - Part 1

July 14, 2022

As the world opens back up, real estate developer Cadillac Fairview (CF) wanted to partner with seven pan-Canadian artists to create fun, colourful art installations in seven of its retail destinations locations across Canada.

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MASSIVart’s Public Art Project in Dubai nominated in CODAaward’s Top 100! ?

June 22, 2022

We are excited and proud to share that Ouchhh: DATAMONOLITH_AI has landed in the CODAawards Top 100! From June 20th to June 30th, you are invited to vote for the project to win one of the top spots in the competition.

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Art is at the heart of a Montreal innovative workspace, created to foster collaboration and creativity within the tenant community

June 15, 2022

Place Ville Marie (PVM), one of Montreal’s most iconic and prestigious real estate complexes, offers its tenants an innovative flexible workspace solution: The FLEX, powered by WeWork. In collaboration with VAD and Ivanhoé Cambridge, MASSIVart managed the integration of art in the common areas to enhance the environment and contribute to the well-being of users. […]

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Asset Repositioning Done Right: Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth

May 26, 2022

On the occasion of the Bed-In for Peace Day, we had a chat with Philippe Champagne, Regional Director, Sales & Marketing, Eastern Canada, Accor Hotels, on how things have gone in the last 5 years, after having made the strategic decision to make art & culture a major pillar of their repositioning.

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The first MASSIVart Catalogue is here! ✨
Choose your favourite art installation to transform your space!

May 3, 2022

At MASSIVart, we are always looking for new ways to create impact through art & culture. So we are excited to share that our catalogue of curated selection of existing art installations is here!

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Quebec’s biggest public transit project uses art to make their sites more appealing

April 27, 2022

The Réseau express métropolitain (REM) is the biggest infrastructure project in Quebec in the last 50 years. A 67-km integrated public transit network of 26 stations will link downtown Montréal, the universities, the South Shore, the West Island, the North Shore and Montréal–Trudeau airport through a fully automated, electric light rail system. The public transportation […]

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ArtWalk - An Exciting & Innovative New Tool to Promote the Toronto Downtown Yonge BIA District’s Phenomenal Public Art Collection

April 19, 2022

MASSIVart has partnered with Toronto’s Downtown Yonge BIA to encourage people back to the area by raising awareness of the many incredible public artworks in the iconic Toronto neighbourhood with the new ArtWalk tool.

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Community Engagement Through Public Art Masterplanning & Creative Placemaking

January 20, 2022

During the Public Art of Tomorrow Symposium organized by MASSIVart on November 22nd, 2021, Jane Farrow and Mia Hunt from Dept of Words & Deeds discussed their work in Downsview collaborating closely with local artists to create new works and installations that activate and energize a vast development site in the northwest quadrant of Toronto. Our intention with this workshop was to provide tools and best practices to help people understand how to engage with the local community, to develop public and private partnerships, how to build a holistic strategy, how to implement research processes and in-depth analysis to create meaningful public artworks.

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MASSIVart’s Creative Placemaking and Exhibition Design Projects Win Two Prestigious Design Awards

January 12, 2022

An exciting and rewarding way to start the new year!   MASSIVart is honoured to have won two prestigious awards for two of our major projects: “Jardin des Espoirs” Winter Station and the Musée de la Gaspésie new permanent exhibition at the 15th edition of the International Design Awards. The annual awards attract thousands of […]

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Our Founder Philippe Demers to speak at CODAsummit 2021 - One of the most important public art conferences in the US

November 10, 2021

MASSIVart is pleased to participate in this year’s CODAsummit as Philippe Demers, Founding Partner and Global Creative Director, who is hosting a session about the ROI of Placemaking with Louis-Etienne Dubois, Associate Professor, Creative Industries at Ryerson University.     The ROI of Placemaking   On November 12, from 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm (MST), […]

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Join us for Public Art Of Tomorrow Symposium, as part of ArtworxTO: Toronto’s Year of Public Art 2021-2022

November 1, 2021

MASSIVart has the pleasure of working with the City of Toronto and the Government of Quebec on ArtworxTO Symposium: Public Art for Tomorrow, a three-day virtual event that will focus on the future of public art, taking place on November 22 – 24.   The event is part of ArtworxTO: Toronto’s Year of Public Art […]

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MASSIVart’s hospitality project wins prestigious award for Best Art Integration in Interior Design

October 28, 2021

We are pleased to share that MASSIVart and Sid Lee Architecture’s recent project at the W Montreal hotel won the Grands Prix du Design award for Best Art Integration in Interior Design.   The Grands Prix du Design is an annual competition that celebrates excellence in design, architecture, and the built environment. Recognized by the […]

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1000 Visages: a large-scale kinetic work that dances to the rhythm of the sun, the wind and the moon

October 21, 2021

1000 Visages is a kinetic work of impressive scale, created by Alejandro Figueroa, that dances to the rhythm of the sun, wind and moon and offers the community a universe of relaxation and contemplation.   This mesmerizing work in the form of a floating sphere is composed of 1779 pieces of reflective dichroic plexi suspended […]

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A Vibrant, Colour-Blocked Mural by Asero Rodriguez Transforms an Ephemeral Basketball Court for NBA Beyond The Lines

October 19, 2021

MASSIVart Mexico was given the opportunity by NBA and Hennessy to launch their global partnership with a vibrant art experience: NBA Beyond The Lines – on October 1, 2 and 3, 2021 in Mexico. The three-day contemporary art exhibition showcased local as well as world-renowned artists, demonstrating the vibrant spirit of basketball – beyond the […]

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Nine art posters reflecting the cultural richness of Indigenous cultures in Canada and Mexico

October 7, 2021

The artistic tradition of the Indigenous peoples of Canada and Oaxaca is millenary.   Textiles, paintings, sculptures, and wood carvings are common to many of the Indigenous communities and reflect the cultural richness of both territories. Within the framework of Indigenous Crossroads: Oaxaca-Canada that MASSIVart had the honour to orchestrate for the Embassy of Canada […]

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ArtworxTO: Toronto's Year of Public Art 2021–2022 - Request for Proposals for a Public Artwork is On!

October 6, 2021

MASSIVart is working with the City of Toronto and the Government of Quebec on ArtworxTO Symposium: Public Art for Tomorrow, a three-day virtual event that will focus on the future of public art in cities, taking place on November 22-23-24. The event will be part of ArtworxTO: Toronto’s Year of Public Art 2021–2022, a year-long […]

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A Fresh Take on Basketball by Morelos León Celis for NBA and Hennessy’s Event NBA Beyond The Lines

September 29, 2021

MASSIVart was given the opportunity by NBA and Hennessy to launch their exciting global partnership with a vibrant art experience: NBA Beyond The Lines – on October 1, 2 and 3, 2021 in Mexico. The three-day contemporary art exhibition will showcase local as well as world-renowned artists, demonstrating the vibrant spirit of basketball – beyond […]

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Collaboration is at the heart of a dynamic celebration featuring 90 artists from different indigenous cultures in Canada and Mexico

September 27, 2021

MASSIVart was given the opportunity by the Embassy of Canada in Mexico to orchestrate the Indigenous Crossroads Canada – Oaxaca event – an ambitious cultural program in the fall commemorating National celebrations, taking place in the city of Oaxaca in Mexico from September 20 to October 8, 2021.   Jimena Lopez, Creative Coordinator of MASSIVart Mexico, […]

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Threshold: Fancying Mexico City’s contemporary art scene at General Prim

September 23, 2021

Threshold, a first glimpse into Boundless Space, will push the boundaries of the auction world further and bring to light inclusion, diversity and equity in a whole new way on September 23rd. Featuring 22 artists of Mexican heritage in the auction, the committee reflected on the critical importance of celebrating cultural exchange by exhibiting some […]

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Boundless Space - A Charitable Auction by the Burning Man Project and Sotheby’s

September 22, 2021

With the beginning of cooler days, fall auctions are here once again, yet reborn. Within the art world, a special collaboration was found. Burning Man and Sotheby’s have come together to unite their forces and expertise on a project to promote art and help sustain artists. Boundless Space… The Possibilities of Burning Man is a […]

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Canadian and Mexican indigenous artists come together to illuminate Oaxaca city

September 20, 2021

Indigenous Crossroads: Canada – Oaxaca is a three-week festival offering an immersive experience on Canadian and Mexican culture, with a strong focus on Indigenous artistic expression, digital arts, and wellbeing. From September 20 to October 8, the festival will bring together over 90 artists in various artistic disciplines, including video art exhibitions, virtual reality, murals, […]

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MASSIVart's placemaking project wins two prestigious Urban Design awards

September 8, 2021

MASSIVart’s Winter Stations “Jardin des Espoirs” project has earned two spots on the Grands Prix du Design podium in the Urban Design, Landscape Architecture & Landscaping discipline. A silver winner in both the Art Integration in landscape and urban development, and the Civic Design Project categories. To commemorate the win, we wanted to take this […]

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New creative minds join the MASSIVart team! Part 2

August 18, 2021

MASSIVart continues to grow! And we love introducing our newcomers. We continue this two part series with Casey Wagar, Director Client Relationships & Marketing – and Cassandre Gibeault, Digital Marketing & Communications Coordinator.   Welcome, Casey! Casey likes to think of himself as a creative optimist who works equally well with different personalities. He brings […]

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MASSIVart's own artistic director, curator and consultant’s latest installation "La couleur des souvenirs"

August 9, 2021

At MASSIVart, we pride ourselves on our team, which is made up of passionate creatives. Alice Pouzet, MASSIVart’s Artistic Director, curator and art consultant, is no exception. As a valuable member of our creative team, Pouzet is also an inspiring artist. Since graduating with a Master Degree from École Supérieure d’Art de Clermont Métropole in […]

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Discovering the artistic direction behind KPMG Montreal South Shore’s new office design and commissioned artworks

August 5, 2021

In a recent collaboration with KPMG Montreal South Shore, MASSIVart proposed a series of artistic integrations to elevate the office and redefine it as a blueprint for progressive and innovative office spaces of the future. Creating an artistic direction that reflected KPMG’s brand, while also highlighting emerging Quebec artists, proved to be an exciting challenge. […]

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Key takeaways from “IDS 2021: Making Place in the City” Panel

July 23, 2021

Recently Coralie Olson, MASSIVart’s Managing Partner, Toronto, had the pleasure of participating in a panel discussion at the Interior Design Show (IDS) of Toronto surrounding placemaking – destinations, people, connections, fabric – in a post-pandemic world. While placemaking may have existed before the pandemic, it now presents us with a powerful opportunity to rebuild relationships […]

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New creative minds join the MASSIVart team! Part 1

July 22, 2021

Our talented team is growing! To mark the occasion, we want to welcome the newcomers by introducing them. We start with Terry Randy Awashish, Graphic Designer, and Philippe Labrie, Creative Coordinator.   Welcome, Terry! As part of an exciting partnership between the McCord Museum and CBC for the exhibition “First Nation Voices Today: Knowledge, Trauma, […]

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Our latest major exhibition design project, through the eyes of our collaborator, the Musée de la Gaspésie

July 12, 2021

MASSIVart recently unveiled its latest exhibition design project: Where Worlds Meet, the new permanent exhibition of the Musée de la Gaspésie in Quebec. We worked closely with the museum team to find the most creative ways to tell the story of such a rich territory in only 2,105 square feet, providing them with a variety […]

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The 2021 Applied Arts Awards grants MASSIVart two award-winning projects!

June 9, 2021

MASSIVart is honoured to have been recognized by The Applied Arts Awards competition for two recent avant-garde projects — The W Montreal Hotel in the Environmental-Complete Environment Design category, and the “Jardin des espoirs” Winter Station in the Environmental-Experiential/Event Design category.   For 30 years, The Applied Arts Awards competition has recognized international creative excellence […]

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MASSIVart featured in Octagon Museum’s digital exhibition for the 2020 CODAaward winners!

May 26, 2021

MASSIVart is delighted to be showcased in this year’s digital exhibition hosted by the museum of the Architects Foundation for the Suite 1742 John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Bed-In For Peace project in collaboration with The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth and Sid Lee Architecture.   On May 26th 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono commenced the […]

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Another moving experience from MASSIVart for Armand Frappier Museum. From our client's point of view.

May 18, 2021

For the Armand Frappier Museum’s new exhibition “Get Moving!”, MASSIVart has developed a physically & emotionally moving journey. Artful installations & playful activities reveal how our perception of physical activity has changed & how social context has influenced the evolution of our bodies. To transform scientific facts into an engaging, artful, edutainment experience, the MASSIVart […]

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This Is Your Chance to Participate In A Groundbreaking University Study That Examines The ROI Of Creative Placemaking

May 6, 2021

As announced last fall, MASSIVart is spearheading a game-changing university study that will clearly showcase the ROI of art and creative placemaking.   We have embarked on this study with other leaders of their field of expertise, such as real estate – The Daniels Corporation, design – Entro, and architecture – Lemay. Piloted by Ryerson […]

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Art Week: A Journey Through The Mexican Art Scene
#5 Domitila Bedel

April 30, 2021

Due to the pandemic, all artistic and cultural events around the world are impacted in one way or another. Mexico City is no exception. This year’s Art Week -generally starring Zona Maco, Material Art Fair and Salón Acme– will take place in alternative formats. Despite the dynamics being significantly different from previous years, MASSIVart does […]

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Art Week: A Journey Through The Mexican Art Scene
#4 Jimena Montemayor

April 29, 2021

Due to the pandemic, all artistic and cultural events around the world are impacted in one way or another. Mexico City is no exception. This year’s Art Week -generally starring Zona Maco, Material Art Fair and Salón Acme– will take place in alternative formats. Despite the dynamics being significantly different from previous years, MASSIVart does […]

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Art Week: A Journey Through The Mexican Art Scene
#3 Othiana Roffiel

April 28, 2021

Due to the pandemic, all artistic and cultural events around the world are impacted in one way or another. Mexico City is no exception. This year’s Art Week -generally starring Zona Maco, Material Art Fair and Salón Acme– will take place in alternative formats. Despite the dynamics being significantly different from previous years, MASSIVart does […]

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Art Week: A Journey Through The Mexican Art Scene
#2 Isauro Huizar

April 27, 2021

Due to the pandemic, all artistic and cultural events around the world are impacted in one way or another. Mexico City is no exception. This year’s Art Week -generally starring Zona Maco, Material Art Fair and Salón Acme– will take place in alternative formats. Despite the dynamics being significantly different from previous years, MASSIVart does […]

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Art Week: A Journey Through The Mexican Art Scene
#1 Wendy Cabrera Rubio

April 26, 2021

Due to the pandemic, all artistic and cultural events around the world are impacted in one way or another. Mexico City is no exception. This year’s Art Week -generally starring Zona Maco, Material Art Fair and Salón Acme– will take place in alternative formats. Despite the dynamics being significantly different from previous years, MASSIVart does […]

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“Over It, Art Will Grow! Art to the service of rethinking spaces”
Panel’s Takeaways

April 22, 2021

In the framework of our presence at SXSW, MASSIVart hosted a discussion looking at the positive improvements – social, cultural, spatial – that cross-pollination between art and placemaking can have on our cities’ future.   Panellists Ferdi Alici, Director of OUCHHH Studio Malak Abu-Qaoud, Arts, Culture & Events Manager at ICD Brookfield Place Dubai Moderator […]

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The creative process behind the large-scale 3D wall piece that MASSIVart is currently producing in Mexico

April 19, 2021

Our team in Mexico is working on a major art integration for a real estate development project in Mexico City. FREL, one of the local leaders in the industry, called upon MASSIVart to integrate art into various spaces of their most recent project.   MASSIVart took care of the art direction and curation and is […]

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Honoring Montreal's entrepreneurial community with creativity

March 31, 2021

A few months ago, PME MTL turned to MASSIVart to pay tribute to its employees and entrepreneurs with a creative gift. The idea? A mural inside each of the six PME MTL poles designed by Paprika, with QR codes integrated to present the entrepreneurs that their experts were able to support throughout the year. This […]

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Join us for a MASSIV discussion in the framework of our presence at SXSW!

March 16, 2021

Titled Over It, Art Will Grow! Art to the service of rethinking spaces, this panel will be the opportunity for us to discuss art, technology and more!   MASSIVart proposes a discussion looking at the positive improvements – social, cultural, spatial- that cross-pollination between art and placemaking can have on our cities’ future. As a […]

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ICD Brookfield Place: at the forefront of the integration of art programming

March 11, 2021

Currently exhibited in the heart of an office tower in Dubai is the hybrid architectural art installation DATAMONOLITH_AI from the international award-winning studio, Ouchhh. The public art installation will be on display at ICD Brookfield Place until March 23rd, 2021. With the purpose of fostering a greater sense of community and connection, ICD Brookfield Place […]

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OUCHHH: The Combination Of Art And Technology In Public Spaces

March 1, 2021

More than ever, cities are turning to artists, architects and designers to create meaningful, future-proof projects for public spaces. Public art is often used to create and strengthen a sense of belonging, but it can also be used to challenge our relationship with those around us, to spark conversation, and to inform and educate. On […]

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Reclaiming Our Spaces: Design, Community and Co-Creation

February 26, 2021

On January 29th, MASSIVart’s Founding Partner and Global Creative Director, Philippe Demers, was invited by Entro to speak on a panel centered around the importance of inclusivity and public space design. Welcoming the opportunity to discuss how MASSIVart champions diversity in its projects, Philippe also wished to emphasize that art is a proven vehicle for […]

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What a First Year For MASSIVart Mexico!

November 4, 2020

On October 8, 2019, we officially opened the Mexican office of MASSIVart, without imagining for a second what would happen a few months later.   Like many other entrepreneurs, we started this new activity with a vision, confidence and a lot of convictions. Until a pandemic came along, hitting more than one company, new and […]

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New University Study, Spearheaded By MASSIVart, Will Finally Show The ROI Of Art

October 16, 2020

MASSIVart has been a champion of the arts transcending beyond traditional institutions for more than 11 years. Art is powerful. Art can engage in difficult conversations. Art creates emotional connections that rally people together. We are convinced that those experiences should be lived, revisited and shared. While we always have soft arguments on our side […]

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The Role For Art And Culture In Hotels

September 30, 2020

The W Montreal recently completed a major renovation in which Sid Lee Architecture and MASSIVart collaborated on interior design concepts and integration of artworks. In partnership with the Hotel Association of Greater Montreal, MASSIVart participated in a discussion panel debating how art allows brands to cut-through in an industry that is in constant evolution. The […]

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MASSIVart Included in the The Globe and Mail’s second-annual ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies

September 25, 2020

MASSIVart is pleased to announce its inclusion on the 2020 Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies.   Launched in 2019, the Canada’s Top Growing Companies editorial ranking aims to celebrate entrepreneurial achievement in Canada by identifying and amplifying the success of growth-minded, independent businesses in Canada. In total, 400 companies earned a […]

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An International Award for the Art Experience of Suite 1742 at the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth

September 17, 2020

The internationally acclaimed CODAawards celebrate the projects that most successfully integrate commissioned art into interior, architectural, or public spaces. The CODAawards program honors the individuals and the teams whose collective imaginations create the public and private spaces that inspire us every day. They have recently announced the winners of their eighth annual competition. Judging the […]

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International Call For Artists

June 1, 2020

MIRA and MASSIVart invite national and international artists to develop a proposal for a permanent public artwork to be located in the public plaza of MIRA’s latest real estate development in Mexico City: Neuchâtel’s Cuadrante Polanco. A total budget of 6,000,000.00 MXN Pesos will be allocated to the art installation’s project to give artists the […]

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Palais des congrès de Montréal and MASSIVart expand partnership by launching the Palais Seasons

February 24, 2020

Palais des congrès de Montréal and MASSIVart are joining forces once again for the Palais Seasons, a series of art installation projects inviting Montrealers to rediscover their convention centre. The new initiative will get started in the month of love, with many bold ideas to be implemented throughout the year to bring a creative buzz […]

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Our Curator’s Picks for AGO Massive Exposure

February 20, 2020

MASSIVart collaborates with the Art Gallery of Ontario as Creative Partner for their annual fundraising party which will take place on Thursday April 16 in Toronto! Our team of art curators had the chance to collaborate with the renowned gallery to select these 4 talented artists: Andrew Thomas Huang, Charline Dally, Rihab Essayh and Eli […]

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New Collaboration with the AGO

January 30, 2020

MASSIVart joins forces with the Art Gallery of Ontario as a Creative Partner for their annual fundraising party AGO Massive, which will take place on Thursday April 16 in Toronto! Our team of art curators had the chance to collaborate with the renowned gallery to select 4 artists that will be unveiled very soon. Together […]

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Our Founder is a "Creative Revolutionary"

January 23, 2020

Philippe Demers, MASSIVart’s founder and global creative director, has been recognized as a “Creative Revolutionary who has lead the way for positive change” by CODAworx this week! MASSIVart has been included in their list of 25 leaders who have taken a stand through their artwork creations and the spaces they transform.   “Representing a new […]

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Bringing Burning Man's creativity to the streets of Shanghai

November 28, 2019

As a part of a Public Art festival in the shopping centre Ruihong xintiandi Hall of the Moon in Shanghai, we worked with Beijing Modernsky Culture on a multimedia installation project. We collaborated with artist Christopher Schardt and Building180 agency to produce this large-scale outdoor immersive installation. Constellation is a star-shaped canopy of 5,400 LED […]

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Entering the Japanese art scene with a bang

November 20, 2019

MASSIVart has worked in partnership with Chromatic and UltraSuperNew Gallery as well as FRAMED* and MUTEK JP to produce a digital exhibition featuring amazing video artworks by Canadian artist Sabrina Ratté and Japanese artist Yoshi Sodeoka. We are proud of this cultural exchange between these talented Japanese and Canadian artists! The exhibition took place December […]

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Meet Our New Global CEO!

October 7, 2019

Alejandro Cardoso, former Executive Chairman of Publicis LATAM, has been appointed as the Global CEO & Managing Partner MASSIVart Latin America. With 25+ years experience, Cardoso is considered one of the most influential advertising personalities in Latin America, he left his position in June to join the leadership team at MASSIVArt. Read the press release. […]

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We won Environmental/Signage Design Award from Applied Arts Magazine ?

August 27, 2019

Since 1992, the Applied Arts Awards have been an internationally recognized standard for creative excellence. It’s the only Canadian competition that recognizes the work of both professionals and students across the visual communications spectrum – covering everyone from image-makers to advertising creatives, marketing gurus to graphic designers. We won an award with Iregular, Ædifica & […]

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Meet Maxim, Our New CFO!

July 29, 2019

We interviewed Maxim Céré-Marcoux , the new CFO of MASSIVart. 1. Tell us a little about your background and past work experience? I am born and raised in Montreal and studied accounting at Concordia University, after which I obtained by CPA title and left to work in San Francisco for a few years. I have […]

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Making diversity count

July 5, 2019

MASSIVart is looking for artists, creators and professionals working in the digital sector. We are currently developing a directory to support more inclusive organizational practices and cultural diversity. This directory aims to provide a platform for professionals of the digital sector from visible minorities* through which they can be contacted for potential projects and job […]

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Bed-In For Peace

June 5, 2019

  This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Bed-in, John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s iconic performance to promote peace that took place at the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth in Montreal. MASSIVart worked with the prestigious 5-star hotel and Sid Lee Architecture to curate a unique experience for the famous Suite 1742 where John Lennon […]

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A Heartwarming Story

May 23, 2019

Our team has always believed in the power of art to transform spaces and this story shows it can change lives too! Kian Nojoumian, a talented 16 year old pianist who recently moved to Canada without his piano found joy in the new public pianos we recently installed at the Palais des Congrès de Montréal. […]

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Canadian Expertise on the Arts Selection Committee of Burning Man

April 27, 2018

Philippe Demers, CEO & Founding Partner of MASSIVart sits on the global arts grants jury for the renowned desert festival. MASSIVart CEO & Founding Partner, Philippe Demers, was invited to be a part of the Burning Man Arts global grants committee for the renowned festival that takes place annually in the desert of Nevada, USA. […]

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