With such a rich creative history, it's no wonder there are so many examples of Montreal art out there. Easily the most European city in Canada (and North America), Montreal stands as the inspiration for artists in many different disciplines.
Montreal is home to many artists from outside Canadian boarders. They call Montreal home for a variety of reasons, one of which is the creatively vibrant atmosphere. Another reason may be the beautiful architecture, which makes just taking a stroll through Old Montreal an inspiring process in itself.
Here we see examples of Montreal graffiti as well as several Montreal-based installations like the Iceberg by Atomic3. There are also Montreal-based artists creating beautiful structures for other cities. For example, the Boardwalk Hall Light Show in Atlantic City by Moment Factory.
98 Examples of Montreal Art & Design
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Cinematic Notebook Sketches
Marie Bergeron Renders Iconic Imagery from Famous Films
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Scribbly Tattoo Art
Yann Black Creates Intricately Doodled Tats
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Reverse Photoshopped Art
Benoit David Adds Rolls of Flab and Limbs to His Photos
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Ultra Flirty Dresses
Ramonalisa is One Designer to Keep an Eye On
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Mountain-Sized Monster Depictions
Nicolas Ferrand Renders Gigantic Creatures Terrorizing Citizens
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Sugar Icing Murals
Shelley Miller Creates Stunning Outdoor Artwork Using Cake Ingredients
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Powdery Fashion Photography
Maxyme G. Delisle Captures Stories in Photos
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Handmade Home Town Posters
The City Prints by Jason Haynes Boast Your City Pride
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Bunk Bed Master Suites
Cantilevered Bedroom by Ateliers MC Makes Mom Climb the Ladder
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3D-Printed Light Fixtures
The DENTELLE Lampshades by Samuel Bernier are Full of Character
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Jarring Humanimal Portraiture
This Davide Luciano Series is a Touch Sheepish
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Minimal Multi-Leveled Furniture
Olivier Desrochers' JU Tables Look Like a 2D Sketch
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Fashion-Inspired Rentals
Creative Flats Updates Drab Homes into Luxurious Living Spaces
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Glass-Encased Buildings
The 'Quartier Des Spectacles' is Visually Stunning and Eco-Friendly
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Amazing Bookbinding Art
Strikebooks Gets Creative with Handmade Eco Books
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Carved Literature Sculptures
This Series by Guy Laramee Will Take Your Breath Away
82
Zebra-Patterned Portraits
Patrick Seymour Renders Faces with Black & White Stripes
81
Quirky Mid-Century Furniture
Mitz Takahashi Creates Classy Modern Household Products
80
Steampunk Bug Bots
These 'Catherinette Rings' Creations are Creepy Crawly Couture
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Oversized Feather Jewelry
Noemiah's Lightweight Designs Will Garner Attention
78
Modern Montreal Homes
Henri Cleinge Updates a Historic 200-Year-Old Residence
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Freckle-Focused Photography
Benoit Paille Captures Several Spot-Colored Faces
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Amphibian Decor
These Frog Tables at The Opus Hotel are Swamp-Inspired
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Stabbed Ceramic Sculptures
Laurent Craste Combines Delicate Ceramics, Heavy Tools and Force
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Pixelated Photographs
Martin Rondeau Puts a Digital Spin on the Barbie Look
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Shuffled Art Delivery Services
Delight Yourself with Monthly Art Prints from Papirmasse Art
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Warped Everyday Objects
Michel de Broin Challenges People's Expectations and Accepted Norms
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High Art Graffiti
Canada's Montreal is a Serious Hotbed For Deviant Art
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Scaffolding-Inspired Shelving
The Meo Shelf by Olivier Desrochers is Dynamically Simple
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Macabre Goth Girls
Jeff Simpson is a Master of Creating Mood and Atmosphere in Paintings
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Fierce Luminous Facades
The Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall Light Show is Stellar
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Striped Couture Cocoons
Coco Rocha in Jean-Paul Gaultier for Elle Quebec May 2011
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Hidden Cat Illustrations
These Playful Felines Play Peek-a-Boo in Your Food
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Wicked Wizard Pillows
The Potter Pillow is a Must-Have Harry Potter Item
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Propane-Inspired Lighting
The BBQ Lamp by La Firm is Sure to Fire Up Your Interior Decor
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Christmas Stocking Installations
The Paprika Christmas Display for Domison is Holiday Fun
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Glass Modern Homes
YH2 Geometric Architecture in the Canadian Laurentians
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Movie Monster Muses
Donald Caron Paints Cinematic Images of Nightmarish Scenes
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Geometric Shuttered Lighting
The Daylight Lamp Sculptures by Philippe Malouin are Illusory
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Architecture-Inspired Accessories
The Bande Des Quatres Jewelry is Bold and Artistic
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Minimalist Cartoon Paintings
Artist Matthew Feyld Could Easily Illustrate for Children's Books
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Vintage Hair Portraits
Award-Winning Kaaz Class Photos by Simon Duhamel
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Charming Musical Swing Installations
The 21 Balançoires Project Encourages Cooperation
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Panoramic View Lairs
Mu Architecture Creates a Home Surrounded Jaw-Dropping Nature Scenes
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City-Scouring Java Photography
The Adbeus Team Documents Their Coffee via Mobile Camera
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Hanging Skyscraper Gardens
HP Skyline 2020 Online Competition Announces Winners
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Novel Landscape Carvings
Guy Laramee Sculpts Stunning Scenes into Books
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Nightmarish Silkscreens
Jason Cantoro Art Creates Macabre Images That Just Won't Go Away
50
Kaleidoscopic Origami Portraits
Jesse Yules Creates a Stunning Folded Painting Music Video
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Deformed Home Decor
These Twisted Craste Lawrence Artworks are Violently Provocative
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Poetic Wanderer Photography
Benoit Paille AXA Project Converts Everyday People into Muses
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Mosaic-Inspired Sci-Fi Portraits
Stars Wars Identities Exhibition Gets to the Core of Characters
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Modernized Classic Artwork
These Bryan Keith Lanier Paintings are Offbeat
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Trippy Transparent Sculptures
These See Through Portraits by Jannick Deslauriers are Enticing
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Recycled Wineglass Lighting
The Bipolaire Pendant Light by Tat Chao is Whimsical and Futuristic
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Classy Computer Cases
Want Organic for J Crew is a Collaboration Made in Laptop Heaven
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Sunsational Smiley Art
The Bright and Bubbly Artwork of Annick Poirier
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Magic Eye-Inspired Art
Alex Mcleod's Forgotten Legends Series is Hyperreal and Patterned
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Canuck Artist Contests
The RBC Canadian Painting Competition 2012 Shows Northern Talent
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Origami-Like Ceilings
The Salon Urbain Lounge is Dynamically Geometric and Vibrant
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Sculptural Slat Furniture
The Lath Table by Jonathan Dorthe Plays with Light and Shadows
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Time-Lapsed Metropolitans
Dominic Boudreault Shoots Huge Urban Environments at Night
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Surreal Performer Portraits
Amanda Mocci Renders Famous Musicians in Bizarre Scenes & Styles
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Digital Graffiti Fashion Films
The Patrick Rochon 'Supernovae' Video Shines Through
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Toothpick Moose Sculptures
Jay Wilson Creates Stunning Art Out of Humble Materials
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Interactive Street Architecture
Iceberg Artwork Brings Lights and Music to Street Art in Montreal
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Dripping Urban Paintings
Amy Shackleton Paints the City with a Lightning Quick Brush
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Psychedelic Collage Portraits
The tchmo 'Lost Children' Series is Otherwordly
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Bespoke Bike Accessories
Elegant Handlebars from the F&Y Design Studio are a Cool Bike Accessory
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Sci-Fi Skater Illustrations
Jonathan Bergeron Renders Gnarly Ink Portraits of Lifestyle Crossovers
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Eggy Eco Filters
Award-Winning Aquaovo Ovopur Water Dispenser (UPDATE)
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Androgynous Dinner-Wear Captures
This Cloe Legault Series is Prim and Provocative
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Hand-Painted Bicycle Bells
DringDring Creates Colorful Custom Cycle Accessories
25
Beautifully Blurred Illustrations
Nadia Moss Creates Strange and Emotional Artwork
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Creepy Candy Critter Creations
Montreal-Based Artist Grelin Machin Makes Sweet Treats Scary
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Cheerful Motel Photography
Benoit Paillé Cheap Motel Series Showcases Motels as Art
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Bewitching Female Fantasy Animation
Jeff Simpson Creates Digital Art that Looks Like Paintings
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Stinging Sandy Sculptures
This Jonathan Bouchard Bee Sand Sculpture is Astonishing
20
Flash-Freezing Water Experiments
The Neat Effects of Tossing Boiling Water in Sub-Zero Weather
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Epic Nightlife Photographs
Montreal-Based 'For Your Benefit' Capture the Energy of the Night
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LIfe-Sized Railroad Car Replicas
Train in the Basement Appears to be Astonishingly Authentic
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Fruity Tech Guru Tributes
The Steve Jobs Apple Portrait is Touching
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Iconic Seating Accessories
Tiny Little Chairs by Bruxe Design
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Purposefully Random Artwork
Melissa Manfull Illustrates Fluid and Organic Structures
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Free-Spirited Spaces
The Sid Lee Montreal Office Features Open Areas to Sprout Creativity
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Picturesque Time-Tellers
The Clock by Jonathan Dorthe Features Images of Montreal City
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Eclipse-Inspired Lighting
Vico Magistretti's Eclisse Table Lamp is Delightfully Retro
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Plucked Picture Prints
This Magimage Campaign Demonstrates the Art and Ease of Photoshop Pros
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Shoe Sole-Inspired Coasters
Vans 'Waffle Sole' Coaster Puts Your Shoe Sole on the Table
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Spiritual Skate Decks
Chris Dyer Recycles Skateboards into Conscious Contemporary Art
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Three-Dimensional Glitchy Visualizations
The MUTEK 2012 Zef & Santo 3D Projection is Visionary
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Melody-Making Walls
The Ste Justine Musical Wall Brings Some Color to the Hospital
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Interactive TV Art
Montreal Gets an Hi-Tech Underground Makeover
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Creatively Curvaceous Hangers
Stay Organized in Style with These Designs from TOMA Objects
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Demure Designer Documentaries
Francophone Fashion Designer Denis Gagnon Presents his Film
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Digitally Dynamic Typefaces
This Rik Oostenbroek Work is Mind-Blowing
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Car Wash-Inspired Lighting
Dervish Ceiling Fan Lamp by Philippe Malouin
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Faux Fire Installations
Artist Isabelle Hayeur Brings Awareness to Vancouver's Run-Down Areas
Related Ideas
Graffiti-Inspired Branding Campaigns
Mosaic North America Partners with Buffalo Bills
Historic Luxury Home Interiors
Marianne Tiegen Interiors Transforms a Hotel in the Swiss Alps
Narrative-Driven Home Design Approaches
Michael Godmer Studio Completed the De l’Épée Residence
Modern Cultural Institutions
Centre SANAAQ Opened in Montreal's Peter-Mcgill District
Vintage Car Tribute
LEGO MOC Montreal Recreates Mustang-Like Curves with Iconic Slatted Details
Modest Row House Projects
ALEXANDRE BERNIER ARCHITECTE Completes the ShoeBox CHB in Montreal
Playful Creative Design Billboards
Canva Unveils 3D Billboards to Spotlight its Capabilities
DIY-Style Vacation Offerings
Marriott Bonvoy Lets Canadian Travelers Curate Their Escapes
Ultra-Modern Office Buildings
Matière Première Architecture Designs Its Space in Magog, Quebec
Eclectic Bistro Designs
Luke Edward Hall Designs Deux Gares Express Café with British-French Flair
Historically Inspired Modern Homes
MU Architecture Balances Historic Charm & Modern Sensibilities
Store Opening Celebrations
UNIQLO Launches Two Quebec Locations with Community-Focused Events
Modern Backlit Signages
Toronto Sign Media Elevates Brand Visibility with Custom Illuminated Signs
Immersive Multimedia Experiences
Moment Factory's Aura Installations an Highly Impressive
Thoughtfully Designed Fashion Boutiques
Maison Margiela Establishes Its Canadian Retail Presence
Art-Inspired Collectibles
The Mattel x MoMA Series Transforms Iconic Artworks into Toys and Games
Night QSR Campaigns
The Mcdonald’s Night Posters Turn Post-Party Cravings into Glowing Urban Art
Luxurious Home Decor Flagships
RH Montréal Marks the Brand's Québec Debut at Royalmount
Urban Landscape-Inspired Campaigns
The Casablanca Fall 2025 Advertising Campaign is Interesting
Comfort-Focused House Designs
Centura Montréal Highlights a Residential Project in Frelighsburg
Colorful European Retail Experiences
Marimekko Opens Its New Location in Paris
Singapore Art Exhibitions
Prototype Island Exhibition Presents 15 Singapore Designers
Elegantly Minimalist Retail Environments
Entre Quatre Murs Designs the Klozet Boutique
Cultural Waterfront Festivals
The Water/Fall Festival Aims to Transform Toronto's Waterfront
Reimagined Minimal Parisian Apartments
The Minimalist Cocoon Apartment Maximizes Function in Paris
Mid-Century Furniture Exhibits
Fredericia Presents the Intersections Exhibition at Its Showrooom
Next Generation Art Designs
Apple Designers of Tomorrow Presents New Talent at Design Miami Paris
Minty Modern Cafes
StudioAC Designs a Stunning Coffee Establishment in Toronto
Montreal-Based Welcome Centers
Lemay Designs a Pavilion for Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal
contemporary residences
MU Architecture designs The Albatross
Danish Furniture Design Exhibitions
Stine Mikkelsen Presented the Archetypes Exhibition
Art Exhibition Installations
Louis Vuitton Has Opened a Jean-Michel Othoniel Exhibition in Beijing
Contemporary Boutique Hotels
Gray Collection Launches Metcalfe Montréal
Kyoto-Inspired Renovation Projects
Indee Design Completes the Plateau Kyoto Residence
Native Art Retail Designs
Clairoux Designs the Wachiya Boutique in Montreal
Contemporary Art Libraries
Espace Gabrielle Chanel is a Large Public Art Library in Shanghai
Collectible Art Fairs
Unique Design x Mexico City 2026 is an International Design Fair in Mexico
University Art Landmarks
Princeton University Art Museum by Adjaye Associates Redefines Art
Artist Printed Luggages
Aurel Schmidt x PORTER Applies Original Illustrations on Four Bag Styles
Modern Airport Centres
Jodoin Lamarre Pratte Upgrades YUL Montréal–Trudeau International Airport
Dynamic Residential Complex Facades
ACDF Architecture Designs the Griffin Square Complex
Provocative Architecture Design Publications
Archi-Tectonics Releases Its Fifth Monograph
Chic Avant-Garde Restaurant Interiors
Estereotomia Architects Designs Masahouse
Artist Apartment Conversions
Alan Prekop Studio Alters a Disused Office into a Space for Artists
Immersive Illuminated Artistic Installations
LUMINO in Montreal Presents 35 Works in the Winter
Modernist Home Renovations
The Bauhaus Budapest Apartment Receives a Contemporary Refresh
Dynamic Art Displays
Mirage Transforms Personal Photos Into AI-Generated Artistic Scenes
Otanical Mural Wallpapers
Eterna Nouveau Wallpapers by Astek Feature Full-Wall Art Nouveau Looks
Architecturally Inspired Exhibition Displays
Cecilia Szalkowicz Collaborates with Studio MATER
Painterly Dining Experiences
7 Paintings - The Art of Dining Blends Art, Culture and Cuisine
Artisanally Inspired Lighting Collaborations
Coeur d'Artichaut and Peralta Vidavi Partner
Apartment Design Installations
Italian Radical Design Group Stages NYCxDesign Townhouse Takeover
Modern Luxury Retail Concepts
The New BOSS Boutique Opened at Montreal's Royalmount
Japan-Focused Design Exhibitions
UQAM is Hosting Built Environment: an Alternative Guide to Japan
Flagship Retail Spaces
Marc-Antoine Barrois Opens Its SoHo Flagship Store
Festive Home Exchange Opportunities
HomeExchange Promotes Canadian Stays for the Holiday Season
Entrepreneurship-Focused University Pavilions
UQAM Focuses on Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Modern Blue-Accented Academic Buildings
Taktik Design Has Revitalized the Marie Esther Pavilion
Music-Driven Hospitality Concepts
W Montréal and Billboard Launch Billboard Live at W Montréal
South Asian Design Galleries
House of Santal Edition 1 Presents Contemporary Furniture and Craft
West African Design Shows
Design in West Africa: Unity in Multiplicity is on at Palais de Lomé
Art-Led Cocktail Collaborations
MO BAR Singapore Introduced The City of Art Menu
Immersive Impressionist Experiences
Exhibition Hub Debuts Claude Monet: the Immersive Experience
Creative Office Campuses
Mother’s LA Headquarters Echoes the Surrounding Streetscape
Futuristic Museum Exhibitions
The Unnatural History Museum of Singapore Shows Mechanical Creatures
Artist-Approved Intricate Wallpaper Designs
Printed Decor Collaborated with Natasha Prévost
European-Style Cheese Windows
La Petite Fenêtre Boursin is Popping Up in Toronto & Montreal
American Landscape-Exploring Exhibitions
The Church in Sag Harbor Presents a New Exhibition
Color-Shifting Art Museums
Team BLDG Designs the The Quartet – Songzhuang Z Museum
Apartment Interior Renovations
The Moraine House is a Renovated Victorian Apartment in London
Culturally Immersive Dining Experiences
D'Art Design is Transforming India's Dining Sector
Modernized Office Interiors
Jodoin Lamarre Pratte Architectes Expands Its Office Space in Montreal
Design Residency Exhibitions
Lafayette Anticipations Presents Life of Forms
Eclectic Paris Apartments
The Apartment by Studio Asaï Blends French Elegance with British Whimsy
Vibrant Artistic Exhibitions
Takashi Murakami Japonisme Show Opens at Kaikai Kiki Gallery Tokyo
New York Design Galleries
ATRA New York Gallery Presents a Multisensorial Design Space
Contemporary Mixed-Use Development Projects
Quinzhee Architecture Has Completed Franky
Modern Private Residential Projects
MUUK Architecture Offers a Modern Take on a Farmstead
Bubblegum Street Art Buildings
Frankey Designs the Playful Hubbabubbabuilding
Contemporary Wooden City Halls
BGLA Designs the La Pêche New City Hall
Contemporary Office Design
The Rock Capital Warsaw Office Highlights Art in a Refined Workplace
Multifaceted Cultural Destinations
Hale Muskoka Represents an Ambitious New Cultural Development
Toxicity-Exploring Historic Exhibits
The Centre de Design de l'UQAM Presents an Important Exhibit
Textile Pattern Showcasings
The IKEA Museum: Magical Patterns Installation opens in Scotland
Design Inspiration Archives
Web Design Inspiration Curates Notable Website Designs And Sections
Adaptive Reuse Gallery Projects
Atelier L'abri Design the FOIL Gallery in Montreal
Collector Art Volume Books
Basquiat: the World of Jean-Michel Features 250 Artworks and Archives
Mexican Identity Exhibition
Tecnológico De Monterrey Show Presents Work Rooted in Tradition
Canadian Architecture Scholarships
Provencher_roy Debuts Claude-Provencher Excellence Scholarship
Organic Landscape Wallcoverings
The Borealis Series from Designtex Highlights Painterly Nature
Indigenous Form Exhibitions
Gabriel Chaile's Exhibition Blends Indigenous Form Protest & Narrative
Restored Retail Interiors
The New MoMA Design Store SoHo Shows a Revamped Historic Structure
Indoor Art Playgrounds
The Playground is an Interactive Show at the National Building Museum
Craftsmanship-Focused Design Exhibits
August Sandgren & Origin Made Presented the Maker's Gallery
Sports Complex Design Competitions
The Université De Montréal Hosts a Competition for Students
Homelessness-Focused Architecture Studies
Architecture Without Borders Quebec Identifies Issues
Exclusivity-Promoting Sophisticated Interior Designs
The Historic Club Saint-Denis is Elevated
Contemporary Rural Residencies
AtelierCarle Presents the BROM Project, Located in Rural Quebec
Migration-Focused Art Exhibitions
The Sun Valley Museum of Art Presents a New Exhibition
Fluid Function Art Exhibits
Optical Flow Exhibition Boasts Kinetic Art in Everyday Objects
Design-Forward Hybrid Spaces
Blanchette archi.design Envisioned Bistro Siège Social & Café Social
Sloped Contemporary Housing Designs
Luc Plante Architecture + Design Complete La Croix
Pearl-Inspired Museums
Dubai Museum of Art by Tadao Ando Evokes Water, Light and Heritage
Award-Winning Design Pavilions
UQAM's Pavillon de Design Receives the Prix du XXe Siècle
Contemporary Mountainous Residencies
Muuk Architecture's Mountainside Residence is Very Modern
Bright Creative Office Hubs
This Sauvage TV Office Supports Collaboration with Flow and Light
Plant-Inspired Modern Memorial Designs
Lemay Completed Place Des Montréalaises
Immersive Brutalist Dining
Menu Extra Stages Efflorescence Inside a Montreal Franciscan Chapel
Art Exploration Platforms
Arts – Every Time Art Lets You Explore Unique Artworks and Artifacts
Design-Forward Educational Spaces
Taktik Design Partners with Atelier Bouré Therrien Architectes
Stone Building Auditoriums
The Centre De Congrès Fuses Sculpture with Immersive Color and Light
Historic Marketplace Renovations
EL EQUIPO CREATIVO Renovated the San Martin Market
Sculptural Cultural Hubs
AYDC Public Art Centre by Atelier XI Integrates Nature, Art, & Community
Public Art Displays
Paul Anthony Smith’s Photographs Appear at 300 City Bus Stops This Summer
Layered Archival Apartments
Bergman Design House Renovates an Apartment Around Collectible Objects
Urban Material Design Collections
Clarke & Clarke Metropolitan Collection Explores Bold Textiles
Inviting French Brasserie Interiors
Cléo Katcho Design Architectural Designs a French Brasserie
Torontonian Civic Architecture
St. Lawrence Market North Opens as New Civic Hub
Collaborative Urban Planning Initiatives
Architecture Without Borders Quebec is Community-Focused
Desert-Inspired Art Museums
Las Vegas Museum of Art is a Cultural Project by Kéré Architecture
Sculpted Concrete Mixed-Use Buildings
Chevalier Morales designs the 900 Saint-Jacques tower
Cork-Forward Exhibition Designs
The Portuguese Cork Association Highlights a Stunning Exhibition
Culturally Inspired Loft Renovations
StudioAC Transforms a Loft in Leslieville Neighborhood
Forest Courtyard Homes
La Maraude Settles into Quebec’s Wooded Landscape
Vibrant City Installations
Craig & Karl Take Over Brisbane Festival with City Pop Art Spectacles
Thoughtfully Contemporary Museum Designs
Innauer-Matt Architekten Designs the Museum Bezau
Strategically Proportioned Residential Buildings
ACDF Architecture Completes a Gatineau Project
Global Art Exhibitions
Keith Haring: a World in Motion Traces the Artist’s International Work
Immersive Light Exhibits
Spencer Finch Exhibition Maps Time and Place Through Color and Light
Evolving Design Studios
The Pat Austin Office Evolved Through Years of Gradual Design Refinement
Craft-Focused Office Interiors
STARK Queensway Office Highlights Canadian Materials and Makers
Light-Filled Civic Hubs
Anne Carrier Architectes Completed Bibliothèque L'octogone's Expansion
Retro-Rich Kraków Apartment
Colorful Character Defines This Apartment for Expressive Living
Suspended Lighting Installations
En Temps Et Lieu Studio Designs a Stunning Installation
Popular Art Fairs
the OFFSCREEN Art Fair Saw Record Attendance This Year
Elegant European-Inspired Interiors
II BY IV DESIGN Completed a Project for Chateau Auberge
Regionally Inspired Public Murals
Patrick Vale Unveils the 'This is My Philly' Mural
Wave-Inspired Civic Halls
The Sail Congress Centre in Big Normandy Curves into Public Architecture
Student Art Exhibitions
Lebanese Students Design in Conflict Shows Student Work Shaped by Crisis
Artful Architectural Exhibitions
Renée Gailhoustet Show Opens at the Architectural Association