This mural by Stare, the artist known as Simon Bachand, stands on the facade at 2075 boulevard Saint-Laurent in Montreal. It was created in 2015 and is one of the works recorded in the city's public mural collection, which makes it a fitting stop for anyone interested in the street art that gives parts of the city its character.
About the work
The mural was produced through the Projet pilote d'art mural, a pilot program for wall art organized by AGC Art Public, known as Artgang. The project was funded under the Entente sur le développement culturel de Montréal, an agreement that supports cultural initiatives in the city. Knowing this background helps place the piece within Montreal's wider effort to bring art into everyday streetscapes rather than keeping it indoors.
What kind of visit it makes
This is a quick, outdoor visit. Because the mural is on a street facade, you can see it at any time you are passing, and there is no entry to arrange. It suits a walk along boulevard Saint-Laurent, a long and well-travelled thoroughfare that runs through the heart of the city.
- Best enjoyed on foot, so you can approach it and see the detail up close.
- Easy to combine with other stops along the boulevard.
- Further information about the mural is available through the City of Montreal's mural database.
The area around it
Boulevard Saint-Laurent is known for its mix of shops, restaurants and cultural spaces, and it has long been a route through Montreal's neighbourhoods. Exploring the surrounding streets gives you a sense of the city's varied architecture and street life, and makes a natural setting for seeing the mural as part of a broader walk.