Four Seasons Hotel Montreal Hosts Live Art Activation at Marcus During MURAL Festival

Four Seasons Hotel Montreal announces a captivating live art activation at Marcus Restaurant, coinciding with the city’s iconic MURAL Festival, the annual celebration of public art, bringing together artists, tourists, and locals to celebrate creativity and community. In partnership with independent contemporary art gallery KEÏ AKAI, this activation promises to offer a unique and immersive experience for guests, art enthusiasts, and visitors, ensuring that the creative energy of the MURAL Festival resonates throughout the Hotel.

Guests will have the unique opportunity to witness the creative process during this weekend brunch at Marcus Restaurant, blending culinary excellence with artistic flair. The two artists, Audrey-Eve Goulet and Franco Egalité, will perform live art demonstrations, creating pieces in real-time and showcasing captivating artwork, unique style and artistic vision, allowing guests to engage directly with the artists and gain insights into their creative processes. Throughout June, guests can enjoy a curated selection of their artwork displayed within the Hotel, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the creativity and talent of Montreal's vibrant art scene.

Activation Highlights

Brunch with Audrey-Eve Goulet

• Date: Saturday, June 15, 2024
• Time: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
• Location: Marcus Restaurant, Four Seasons Hotel Montreal
• To reserve: Marcus Restaurant - Montréal, QC | OpenTable

Audrey-Eve Goulet, a local painter, creates abstract, colourful, and captivating works that tell a story. Goulet's art has garnered collectors worldwide, from Montreal to Germany and New York. Her work, characterized by its modern and glamorous essence, resonates with the Hotel's commitment to celebrating contemporary art and elegance. Goulet's art pieces emphasize form and colour, adding a touch of modern femininity that aligns seamlessly with the Hotel's luxurious atmosphere.

Brunch with Franco Egalité

• Date: Sunday, June 16, 2024
• Time: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
• Location: Marcus Restaurant, Four Seasons Hotel Montréal
• To reserve: Marcus Restaurant - Montréal, QC | OpenTable

Renowned Montréal-based artist Franco Egalité, also known as Francorama, is a self-taught and independent visual artist. Known for his murals scattered across the island, his style is rooted in abstract expressionism, cubism, and the Japanese Ma aesthetic. This year again, under the name Francorama, he will be doing another Mural with LNDMRK celebrating this time the 50 ans de Centraide.

His work, which merges nature-inspired shapes and horizon lines, explores the interplay of light and colour theory to express complex emotions and ideas. His pieces, with their modern flair, perfectly complement the sensual design of the Hotel.

About KEÏ AKAI Gallery

A meeting place and dialogue space celebrating the work of artists with diverse identities and perspectives, the gallery's commitment to societal engagement and innovative expression aligns perfectly with the dedication of Four Seasons Hotel Montreal to fostering a vibrant and inclusive cultural atmosphere.

About Four Seasons Hotel Montreal and Art                                                                              

Four Seasons Hotel Montreal showcases its ongoing commitment to the local artistic community through various art installations throughout the year. Among these works is Contemplation by Pascale Girardin, a striking piece located in the inner courtyard, which captures attention with its cascading petals over nine stories, evoking a sensation of timeless eternity. Last April, the Hotel also welcomed Mont-Royal Splash by the talented French-Canadian painter and illustrator Isaure Atelier, whose work has been featured in British Vogue, in its pool area. More recently, during the Formula Grand Prix du Canada, the Hotel displayed an exclusive piece featuring the legendary racing driver James Hunt by Stikky Peaches, another well-known artist from the Montreal scene renowned for his visually striking and provocative works.