18 Shades of Gay, Installation artwork in Gay Village, Montreal, Canada.
The installation stretches along Sainte-Catherine Street with 180,000 rainbow-colored resin balls arranged in multiple intersecting rows above pedestrians.
Originally installed with pink balls in 2011, the artwork received a transformation to multiple colors in 2017 before its retirement in 2019.
The installation represents diversity through its color spectrum, becoming a central element of Montreal's Gay Village and a symbol of inclusion.
After its dismantling, individual strands containing 54 balls were sold for 100 dollars each, with proceeds supporting future art projects.
The National Urban Design Award recognized this installation in 2020 for its contribution to urban development and community engagement.
Location: Montreal
Inception: 2017
Creator: Claude Cormier
GPS coordinates: 45.51818,-73.55644
Latest update: June 6, 2025 15:07
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