This mural by Chien Champion stands on the facade at 2396 rue Beaubien Est, in the Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie borough of Montreal. It was created in 2023 and was commissioned by Cinéma Beaubien as part of the city's Programme d'art mural, second component (volet 2). It is a visit for anyone interested in street art, and a short stop for passers-by exploring the neighbourhood on foot.
What to expect
- Location: 2396 rue Beaubien Est, on the street that runs through Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie.
- Type: an outdoor mural, viewable from the street at any time.
- Context: the work was commissioned by a local cinema, linking it to the building's own community role.
Around the mural
The mural sits in a residential and commercial district of east-central Montreal, where Beaubien Est offers shops, cafés and everyday neighbourhood life. Combining a look at the artwork with a stroll along the street makes for an easy half-hour outing, and visitors can continue on foot to explore the surrounding blocks at their own pace.
For more details about the mural, the city of Montreal maintains an entry for it on its public art website, at ville.montreal.qc.ca/murales/detail/296.