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Crédit photo :
Le potager et Les vents
1980
André Léonard
Born in Montréal, André Léonard is the architect of three métro stations: Villa-Maria, Henri-Bourassa (west access) and Université-de-Montréal. He later worked with the Montréal regional parks service and took part in the renovation of the central building of the Botanical Garden.
Details
Category
Mural, Sculpture
Owner(s)
Société de transport de Montréal
Acquisition mode
Architectural integration
Materials
terra cotta
External link
Location
Location
Location
Station Henri-Bourassa
Localization
West mezzanine and staircase
Accessibility
Access limited to métro opening hours; artwork is inside the turnstiles
Artwork description
The warm colours of these two highly textured terra cotta murals lend an air of serenity to the space. The architect also created two similar murals for Université-de-Montréal station.