Under Pressure
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Branch Place d'ArmesMontréal, QC H2Y 3H3
(514) 861-0008
One review for Under Pressure
1 review in English
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Review from Clare L.
8/14/2011 1 photo
Truthfully it may not be a festival but it's an event that covers graffiti, DJs, Skaters, Bboys and really a chance to see some seriously epic artists from the city. Whether you love it or hate it, I have seen some really beautiful pieces done, and for this weekend the streets are closed down east of St Laurent on Ste-Catherine, and there are outdoor stages, skate ramps, and even a Pop Up Gallery that will be there for 6 months which I think is great.
Today we got to walk around and watch multiple murals along this stretch including inside Foufs walls being redone, and I really do feel that the graffiti art scene is something that has become synonymous with Montreal. This event began about 16 years ago, and only this year did it become big enough to close the street down. I'm glad that they had the opportunity because it opened the doors up for a lot of talent to have an environment to be creative without endangering their lives.
If you are down for some local street art, and some impressive murals, check out the stretch between St-Laurent up to Sanguinet on Ste-Catherine. Street shows are free and between 11-8!
