UNESCO City of Music RBC Place London mural located at 300 York St. in London, Ontario

UNESCO City of Music Murals: RBC Place London Mural


300 York Street • London, Ontario N6B 1P8
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      300 York Street • London, Ontario N6B 1P8


      In November 2021, London was recognized as the first UNESCO ‘City of Music’ in Canada, acknowledging London’s leadership in music education, production and engineering.

      London artists, festivals and music venues make London a fantastic year-round destination for concert-goers. This unique ‘City of Music’ designation recognizes what has been accomplished to date and the commitment made to collaboratively work within the UNECO Creative Cities Network on a global and local scale. Learn more about this designation here.

      The UNESCO City of Music mural series celebrates and showcases this distinction at three impactful locations. The London International Airport and the VIA Rail London train station act as an initial welcome for national and international travellers. Upon first entering the city, visitors are met with beautiful artistic displays that communicate London’s vibrant art scene and specific dedication to music industry development. RBC Place London similarly welcomes guests from Canada and abroad as a central hub for meetings, conventions, conferences and more.


      UNESCO City of Music Murals located at the London International Airport, VIA Rail London train station and RBC Place London


      ABOUT THE MURAL

      On March 29, 2023, the City of London, London Arts Council and RBC Place London celebrated the unveiling of the newly installed London UNESCO City of Music Mural located in the lobby of RBC Place London.

      The mural was created by local artist Tova Hasiwar through the City of London’s Public Art and Monument Program in partnership with the London Arts Council and RBC Place London. As a UNESCO City of Music, London is a distinguished and unique hub for creativity, which is signified through the bold and bright design of this piece and it’s especially vibrant translucent records.

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    Mural Artist

    About The Artist

    Tova is a multidisciplinary artist based out of London, Ontario and spends her time between the Forest City and the shores of Huron County.
     

    Artistic Style:

    Hasiwar is known for her distinctive work style that is graphic and concise in nature, paying homage to pop art using bold clean lines and vivid colours while challenging the conventional approach to design. Her work primarily focuses on the female form, sometimes evident in appearance and in other works abstracted as a method to explore the deeper philosophical discussions associated with perceived feelings towards feminism.

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