Zïlon is no more
The death of street artist Zïlon was announced Saturday morning. La Presse shows the abandoned dépanneur decorated by the artist at St‑Dominique and Marie‑Anne, but for many years before that, his minimalist portraits, executed with simple lines, were scattered all over the Plateau – here’s an example and another.
Meezly 13:05 on 2023-07-29 Permalink
Thanks for posting – I’d never heard of Zïlon before, though I’ve probably seen his work around my hood without realizing. I’ll keep an eye out now with this new found knowledge.
Ephraim 14:09 on 2023-07-29 Permalink
I’ve been lamenting the tagging of the building at St-Dom & M-A. It was so beautifully done. Some of us will miss this great artist
Ian 15:47 on 2023-07-29 Permalink
When I first came to Montreal in 86 his stuff was EVERYWHERE. Last piece of “uncommissioned” work of his I saw was in the alley west of St. Larry just south of Guilbault, back in 96 or so. Definitely one of the very first “art” graffiti people in Montreal. Very much an inspiration to generations of graffiti and strteet art people that followed in his footsteps.