Square Victoria - Sculptures by Ju Ming

Square Victoria Agora Fountain

"Taichi Shadow Boxing" by Ju Ming

"Taichi Single Whip" by Ju Ming

From Guimard's graceful Metro entrance portico, a line of small pulsating jets of water lead the way northwards to the other end of Square Victoria. This spot is anchored by a pair of forbidding figures in bronze executed by Ju Ming of Taiwan. These massive TaiChi practitioners are permanently engaged in movements from the ancient art. The larger piece is titled "TaiChi Single Whip" and the smaller one is "TaiChi Shadow Boxing". These sculptures are part of a series by this artist who has works installed in major public spaces in Asia, Europe and North America. Montreal was fortunate enough to acquire these major works and they have been displayed here since 2006.

Place Jean Paul Riopelle: La Joute Fountain

Stage 1: Fountain is engaged.

Stage 2: Outer ring of shooting mist.

Finale: A ring of fire.

Cost: Free of charge
Duration: Approx. 30 minutes
Showtime: Starts on the half hour, every hour, 7-11 p.m.

Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle: La Joute Fountain

Though technically lying outside the limits of the historic district, Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle is just a short walk north of Old Montreal and is well worth the trip. The square is home to a public art work, "La Joute", completed in 1969 by the Québec artist Jean-Paul Riopelle (1923–2002). It is a sculpted fountain, and in the summer, every hour on the hour from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. it comes alive with water jets, mist and flame. For the reveal, please stay tuned...