This mural by the artist Monk.E sits on the facade at 5412 avenue d'Orléans, in the Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie borough of Montreal. It was created in 2017 as part of the city's Programme d'art mural, the second stream of a public mural initiative that has brought painted works to many neighbourhoods across the city.
What to expect
The mural is a street-art piece, so it is best seen on foot, from the sidewalk across the avenue, where the full wall can be taken in. Because it is a painted facade rather than an enclosed site, there is no admission to pay and no set visiting hours. Visitors who want more background on the work can consult the City of Montreal's mural listing for it, which is available on the city's website.
Making a visit of it
- Allow a short stop, which fits easily into a walk through the neighbourhood.
- Bring a camera or phone to photograph the piece in daylight.
- Combine the stop with other things to see and do in Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, a residential and local-shopping area of Montreal.
The mural suits anyone interested in contemporary public art in Montreal, and it works well as one stop among several on a self-guided tour of the city's murals. It is a modest outing rather than a full day, and it rewards a slow look at the work and its setting on the street.