This mural by Francis Montillaud can be found on chemin de la Côte-des-Neiges, a street in the Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough of Montreal, Canada. It was created in 2017 and is one of the city's public artworks on view from the street.
About the work
The mural was commissioned through a competition launched by the city's Service de la culture, which invited artists to propose works for the site. Francis Montillaud's design was the one selected, and the finished piece now forms part of the neighbourhood's streetscape.
What to expect
- Location: chemin de la Côte-des-Neiges, Montreal
- Kind of visit: a short, free stop on foot, best combined with a walk through the borough
- Also known as: "Murale située au Chemin de la Côte-des-Neiges"
Because the mural is outdoors, it is seen as part of everyday street life rather than inside a gallery, so it suits a visitor who enjoys discovering art while moving through a city. Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce is a large borough with a mix of residential streets, shops and green spaces, and the mural makes a simple reason to explore it.
For more details on the artwork, the City of Montreal's public murals listing for this piece is available on the city's website.