This mural by Gene Pendon sits on the wall of a building at 4201 boulevard Robert, in the Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension area of Montreal. It was created in 2012 as part of the city's Programme graffitis et murales, carried out in partnership with MU, an organisation that works with artists on public wall art.
What to expect
For visitors interested in street art, this is a straightforward stop: an outdoor work on a city wall, seen as part of the everyday streetscape rather than inside a gallery. The facts available here cover its maker, its date, its setting and the programme behind it, so the experience is best approached as a look at a single piece of public art within a neighbourhood.
Getting there and around
- Address: 4201 boulevard Robert, Montreal, Québec, Canada
- Area: Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension, a mixed residential district on the northern side of the city
- Nearby: the surrounding streets are a practical base for a walk to see other public artworks, since Montreal has a wide network of murals across its boroughs
Because the mural is outdoors, it can be viewed at any time, though daylight is best for seeing colours and detail. Visitors wanting more information about the work can consult the City of Montreal's mural listing for it, which is linked from the official municipal site.
If you enjoy public art, this is a short visit that pairs well with a wider walk through the boroughs, where other murals from the same programme can be found.