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Our history · Montréal

From discarded objects to Montréal walls.

L'Original began with a simple idea: give a second life to what the city leaves behind, through the eyes and hands of artists.

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Interior of L'Original's Old Montréal gallery filled with contemporary artworks
Saint-Paul Gallery · Old Montréal

The short version

Three chapters, one idea.

  1. 2018

    A second life

    Discarded furniture, clothing, and materials became the starting point for new work by local artists.

  2. The galleries

    Two addresses, 100% local

    The project grew into two Montréal galleries devoted to the artists shaping the city's visual culture.

  3. Today

    From walls to digital

    PickArt extends that mission by helping artists meet collectors far beyond the gallery walls.

The story continues

Meet the artists writing its next chapter.

Explore the work, meet the artists, and visit the galleries on L'Original's official website.

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