Monday, September 1, 2014

2014 - RedBall Project - Montreal

Montreal is the 20th city to host the RedBall Project created by the New York artist Kurt Perschke. This traveling public art is a 15-foot ball squeezed in unexpected locations but historical, architectural and cultural related.

http://redballproject.com/

DAY 01 - Biosphere
http://www.ec.gc.ca/biosphere/
Located in Parc Jean-Drapeau, the Biosphere is the symbol of Expo 67. Today, it is the environment museum.



(Picture taken in cr2 format and converted into jpg)

DAY 02 - Place des Arts
http://placedesarts.com/
The construction began on February 11, 1961. Place des Arts opened its door to its spectators on September 21, 1963. Various forms of performing arts are presented in its hall: ballets, jazz, theater, music comedies, orchestra, etc. Place des Arts also host different international festivals.





DAY 03 - Quartier des Spectacles
http://www.quartierdesspectacles.com

Montreal's Red Light District has transformed into an 1 km square cultural district.







DAY 04 - Berson Monuments
http://www.bersonmonuments.com/
Located on The Main (St-Laurent Blvd.), Berson Monuments is a family business since 1922. It has served to the Jewish community over 4 generations. Famous for its smoked meat, Schwartz's is situated across the street.





DAY 05 - Jean-Talon Railway Station
http://fgmda.com/en/jean-talon-train-station/
Built in 1931, Jean-Talon Railroad is located at Parc Metro Station. The train station was constructed according to the architect Colin M. Drewitt’s plans. 




DAY 06 - Bank of Montreal
http://www.vieux.montreal.qc.ca
Located in the Old Montreal, this building was established in 1817. The Bank of Montreal inaugurated his new head office in 1847. In 1901, the building was expanded.




DAY 07 - Parc La Fontaine
http://www.bonjourquebec.com
La Fontaine Park is the biggest park at the Plateau Mont Royal. It includes 2 ponds and an open-air theater (closed in summer 2014). It has many activities for all year round: picnic areas, beach volleyball, skating, pétanque, soccer and baseball fields, playgrounds...








Nice to meet you Kurt! I wish you success for your following projects. Good luck!

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