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In downtown, a new mural pays tribute to a major cultural figure in Montreal: the photographer Gabor Szilasi! It was created by muralist Rafael Sottolichio on a wall belonging to Concordia University, where Mr. Szilasi taught for many years. Nearly 100,000 photos taken by Gabor throughout his life serve as a testament to the evolution of society and architecture, primarily in Montreal and Quebec’s regions.
In collaboration with him and his family, MU honors his contribution to Quebec photography by reproducing two of his iconic photographs. His self-portrait, positioned above a photo of a winter scene, highlights his extensive work as a portraitist. The large photograph, featuring people bundled up waiting for the bus, is titled “Tempête de neige” and was taken in 1971 during the storm of the century, in the same area as the mural. Gabor Szilasi visited the MU team on-site during the creation of the mural.
Art assistants : Amina Mandour, Julian Palma and Nhu Y Ho
