John Little

“If we knock down all our old buildings… we’ll become a people without a past.”

John Little

  • John Little photographed in his home.

    Biography

    John Little was born in Montreal on February 20, 1928, the only child of architect Harold Little and Eileen Craig.

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  • Photo from John Little's studio. Wooden shelves filled with labeled cardboard boxes containing various items, including notes for Marie-Anne, souvenirs from Waverly, Goelette, hockey rink, park Lafontaine, and a box for cars, among others.

    John Little Archive Project by Craig Klinkhoff

    The John Little Archive Project is dedicated to preserving and organizing archival materials related to the artistic legacy of John Little (1928–2024).

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  • Montréal's Heritage in Paint

    June 20 – September 28, 2025 // The first-ever museum exhibition dedicated to the artist.

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  • John Little Bus Tour of Montréal

    This unique tour, which took place on May 24, 2025 followed in Little's footsteps aboard an original STCUM GM New Look 1973 bus, visiting the locations that inspired his paintings.

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