{"title":"Honest Ed's Marquee Series","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"495\"\u003eThis series is made from original marquee signage from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHonest Ed's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, preserved in its existing aged condition and presented as sculptural artifacts. Very little restoration was applied to the surfaces; the wear, fading, and material history remain intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"823\"\u003eEach work functions as a form of visual documentation, holding onto the physical memory of one of Toronto’s most recognizable landmarks as it transitions from public signage to archival object. The series reflects on urban impermanence, material decay, and the quiet endurance of cultural symbols after they leave the streets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"823\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTo read more about this series, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mattdurant.com\/blogs\/news\/honest-eds-marquee-series\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Read the full blog post about the Honest Ed’s Marquee Series\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003evisit the accompanying blog post\u003c\/a\u003e for the full story and additional images.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"honest-eds-marquee-no-1","title":"Honest Ed's Marquee No.1","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthentic section of the Honest Ed's Marquee, measuring 32\"x28\". It is illuminated through a standard power outlet and is fully dimmable for versatile ambiance. Made in galvanized steel, framed in ebony-stained wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWired and ready to hang, this marquee section faithfully preserves its original orientation. Each piece in this collection comes with a physical postcard, providing a glimpse into its specific location within the iconic sign – a tangible link to its rich history, as seen below for this particular piece, marked in green.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Honest Ed's Marquee No.1 - Layout\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/7113\/8126\/files\/honest_eds_1_layout_1000_b675dab5-f981-4878-8384-25ddb1fde3bf_480x480.png?v=1701887396\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTo delve deeper into the history of this iconic marquee sign and this restoration project, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Honest Ed's Marquee - Blog Entry\" href=\"https:\/\/mattdurant.com\/blogs\/news\/honest-eds-marquee-series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehead over here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For inquiries or to schedule a viewing, please \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:mattdurantart@gmail.com?subject=Inquiry%20about%20Honest%20Eds%20Marquee%20No1\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Email about this piece\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003esend an email.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Own a piece of Toronto's history and let the nostalgia of Honest Ed's illuminate your space.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matt Durant Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40450858287182,"sku":"","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/7113\/8126\/files\/honest_eds_1_1500.png?v=1701887199"},{"product_id":"honest-eds-marquee-no-2","title":"Honest Ed's Marquee No.2","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthentic section of the Honest Ed's Marquee, measuring 40\"x68\". It is illuminated through a standard power outlet and is fully dimmable for versatile ambiance. Made in galvanized steel, framed in ebony-stained wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWired and ready to hang, this marquee section faithfully preserves its original orientation. Each piece in this collection comes with a physical postcard, providing a glimpse into its specific location within the iconic sign – a tangible link to its rich history, as seen below for this particular piece, marked in green.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Honest Ed's Marquee No.2 - Layout\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/7113\/8126\/files\/honest_eds_2_layout_1000_480x480.png?v=1701888661\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" data-mce-style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo delve deeper into the history of this iconic marquee sign and this restoration project, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mattdurant.com\/blogs\/news\/honest-eds-marquee-series\" title=\"Honest Ed's Marquee - Blog Entry\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehead over here.\u003c\/a\u003e For inquiries or to schedule a viewing, please \u003ca href=\"mailto:mattdurantart@gmail.com?subject=Inquiry%20about%20Honest%20Eds%20Marquee%20No2\" title=\"Email about this piece\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esend an email.\u003c\/a\u003e Own a piece of Toronto's history and let the nostalgia of Honest Ed's illuminate your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matt Durant Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40450868674638,"sku":null,"price":2800.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/7113\/8126\/files\/honest_eds_2_1500_72a8173a-b4e7-411d-ab5d-16e498d2a5c5.png?v=1701888864"},{"product_id":"honest-eds-marquee-no-3","title":"Honest Ed's Marquee No.3","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthentic section of the Honest Ed's Marquee, measuring 42\"x68\". It is illuminated through a standard power outlet and is fully dimmable for versatile ambiance. Made in galvanized steel, framed in ebony-stained wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWired and ready to hang, this marquee section faithfully preserves its original orientation. Each piece in this collection comes with a physical postcard, providing a glimpse into its specific location within the iconic sign – a tangible link to its rich history, as seen below for this particular piece, marked in green.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Honest Ed's Marquee No.3 - Location\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/7113\/8126\/files\/honest_eds_3_layout_1000_480x480.png?v=1701894942\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo delve deeper into the history of this iconic marquee sign and this restoration project, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mattdurant.com\/blogs\/news\/honest-eds-marquee-series\" title=\"Honest Ed's Marquee - Blog Entry\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehead over here.\u003c\/a\u003e For inquiries or to schedule a viewing, please \u003ca href=\"mailto:mattdurantart@gmail.com?subject=Inquiry%20about%20Honest%20Eds%20Marquee%20No3\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Email about this piece\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003esend an email.\u003c\/a\u003e Own a piece of Toronto's history and let the nostalgia of Honest Ed's illuminate your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matt Durant Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40450937684046,"sku":null,"price":2800.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/7113\/8126\/files\/honest_eds_3_1500_00822154-865c-439b-9ae5-7817b33a0157.png?v=1701895347"},{"product_id":"honest-eds-marquee-no-4","title":"Honest Ed's Marquee No.4","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthentic section of the Honest Ed's Marquee, measuring 40\"x78\". \u003cstrong\u003eIt is the largest piece of the series.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is illuminated through a standard power outlet and is fully dimmable for versatile ambiance. Made in galvanized steel, framed in ebony-stained wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWired and ready to hang, this marquee section faithfully preserves its original orientation. Each piece in this collection comes with a physical postcard, providing a glimpse into its specific location within the iconic sign – a tangible link to its rich history, as seen below for this particular piece, marked in green.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Honest Ed's Marquee No.4 - Location\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/7113\/8126\/files\/honest_eds_4_layout_1000_480x480.png?v=1701897298\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo delve deeper into the history of this iconic marquee sign and this restoration project, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mattdurant.com\/blogs\/news\/honest-eds-marquee-series\" title=\"Honest Ed's Marquee - Blog Entry\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehead over here.\u003c\/a\u003e For inquiries or to schedule a viewing, please \u003ca href=\"mailto:mattdurantart@gmail.com?subject=Inquiry%20about%20Honest%20Eds%20Marquee%20No4\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Email about this piece\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003esend an email.\u003c\/a\u003e Own a piece of Toronto's history and let the nostalgia of Honest Ed's illuminate your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matt Durant Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40450972581966,"sku":null,"price":3000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/7113\/8126\/files\/honest_eds_4_1500_496e507e-d3fe-48f0-9689-9501cbe20f1d.png?v=1701897055"},{"product_id":"honest-eds-marquee-no-5","title":"Honest Ed's Marquee No.5","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthentic section of the Honest Ed's Marquee, measuring 64\"x40\". It is illuminated through a standard power outlet and is fully dimmable for versatile ambiance. Made in galvanized steel, framed in ebony-stained wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWired and ready to hang, this marquee section faithfully preserves its original orientation. Each piece in this collection comes with a physical postcard, providing a glimpse into its specific location within the iconic sign – a tangible link to its rich history, as seen below for this particular piece, marked in green.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Honest Ed's Marquee No.5 - Location\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/7113\/8126\/files\/honest_eds_5_layout_1000_480x480.png?v=1701899219\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo delve deeper into the history of this iconic marquee sign and this restoration project, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mattdurant.com\/blogs\/news\/honest-eds-marquee-series\" title=\"Honest Ed's Marquee - Blog Entry\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehead over here.\u003c\/a\u003e For inquiries or to schedule a viewing, please \u003ca href=\"mailto:mattdurantart@gmail.com?subject=Inquiry%20about%20Honest%20Eds%20Marquee%20No5\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Email about this piece\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003esend an email.\u003c\/a\u003e Own a piece of Toronto's history and let the nostalgia of Honest Ed's illuminate your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matt Durant Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40450998206542,"sku":null,"price":2000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/7113\/8126\/files\/honest_eds_5_1500.png?v=1701899317"},{"product_id":"honest-eds-marquee-no-6","title":"Honest Ed's Marquee No.6","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthentic section of the Honest Ed's Marquee, measuring 60\"x32\". It is illuminated through a standard power outlet and is fully dimmable for versatile ambiance. Made in galvanized steel, framed in ebony-stained wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWired and ready to hang, this marquee section faithfully preserves its original orientation. Each piece in this collection comes with a physical postcard, providing a glimpse into its specific location within the iconic sign – a tangible link to its rich history, as seen below for this particular piece, marked in green.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Honest Ed's Marquee No.6 - Location\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/7113\/8126\/files\/honest_eds_6_layout_1000_480x480.png?v=1701903104\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo delve deeper into the history of this iconic marquee sign and this restoration project, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mattdurant.com\/blogs\/news\/honest-eds-marquee-series\" title=\"Honest Ed's Marquee - Blog Entry\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehead over here.\u003c\/a\u003e For inquiries or to schedule a viewing, please \u003ca href=\"mailto:mattdurantart@gmail.com?subject=Inquiry%20about%20Honest%20Eds%20Marquee%20No6\" title=\"Email about this piece\"\u003esend an email.\u003c\/a\u003e Own a piece of Toronto's history and let the nostalgia of Honest Ed's illuminate your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matt Durant Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40451049488462,"sku":null,"price":2000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/7113\/8126\/files\/honest_eds_6_1500.png?v=1701903222"},{"product_id":"honest-eds-marquee-no-7","title":"Honest Ed's Marquee No.7","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthentic section of the Honest Ed's Marquee, measuring 36\"x18\". It is illuminated through a standard power outlet and is fully dimmable for versatile ambiance. Made in galvanized steel, framed in ebony-stained wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWired and ready to hang, this marquee section faithfully preserves its original orientation. Each piece in this collection comes with a physical postcard, providing a glimpse into its specific location within the iconic sign – a tangible link to its rich history, as seen below for this particular piece, marked in green.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Honest Ed's Marquee No.7 - Location\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/7113\/8126\/files\/honest_eds_7_layout_1000_480x480.png?v=1701903967\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo delve deeper into the history of this iconic marquee sign and this restoration project, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mattdurant.com\/blogs\/news\/honest-eds-marquee-series\" title=\"Honest Ed's Marquee - Blog Entry\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehead over here.\u003c\/a\u003e For inquiries or to schedule a viewing, please \u003ca href=\"mailto:mattdurantart@gmail.com?subject=Inquiry%20about%20Honest%20Eds%20Marquee%20No7\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Email about this piece\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003esend an email.\u003c\/a\u003e Own a piece of Toronto's history and let the nostalgia of Honest Ed's illuminate your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matt Durant Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40451081928782,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/7113\/8126\/files\/honest_eds_7_1500.png?v=1701904043"},{"product_id":"honest-eds-marquee-no-8","title":"Honest Ed's Marquee No.8","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthentic section of the Honest Ed's Marquee, measuring 36\"x34\". It is illuminated through a standard power outlet and is fully dimmable for versatile ambiance. Made in galvanized steel, framed in ebony-stained wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWired and ready to hang, this marquee section faithfully preserves its original orientation. Each piece in this collection comes with a physical postcard, providing a glimpse into its specific location within the iconic sign – a tangible link to its rich history, as seen below for this particular piece, marked in green.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Honest Ed's Marquee No.8 - Location\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/7113\/8126\/files\/honest_eds_8_layout_1000_480x480.png?v=1701904715\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo delve deeper into the history of this iconic marquee sign and this restoration project, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mattdurant.com\/blogs\/news\/honest-eds-marquee-series\" title=\"Honest Ed's Marquee - Blog Entry\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehead over here.\u003c\/a\u003e For inquiries or to schedule a viewing, please \u003ca href=\"mailto:mattdurantart@gmail.com?subject=Inquiry%20about%20Honest%20Eds%20Marquee%20No8\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Email about this piece\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003esend an email.\u003c\/a\u003e Own a piece of Toronto's history and let the nostalgia of Honest Ed's illuminate your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matt Durant Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40451089072206,"sku":null,"price":1400.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/7113\/8126\/files\/honest_eds_8_1500.png?v=1701904870"}],"url":"https:\/\/mattdurant.com\/collections\/honest-eds-marquee-series.oembed","provider":"Matt Durant Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}