What started as a framing shop in 1996 has since scaled into one of Canada’s largest private galleries, occupying three floors on Saint-Hubert Street. Art Mûr is a rare example of a commercial gallery that doesn’t play it safe. Alongside framing services for working artists, the Rosemont space hosts an ever-shifting calendar of solo and group exhibitions that range from tactile sculpture to immersive media. With a roster that includes over thirty artists—many of whom have shown at major international events like the Venice, Sharjah, and Prague biennials—Art Mûr punches well above its weight in shaping contemporary art discourse. There’s a democratic logic to their programming, balancing early-career names with recognized figures, and a curatorial spirit that favours experimentation over easy consensus. The gallery is also notable for its gender parity and its representation of artists from both Quebec and across Canada, keeping it grounded in place while staying outward-looking.
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