This mural by the artist Octavio Ruest stands at 1380 Gilford, in Montreal's Le Plateau-Mont-Royal borough. It was painted in 2021, and it makes a short, easy stop for anyone interested in street art while exploring the neighbourhood on foot.
About the work
The mural was produced as part of Montreal's Programme d'art mural, second component, and was carried out in partnership with Les petits frères des pauvres, a charitable organization. Its presence on a residential street reflects the city's wider practice of bringing public art to everyday streets rather than keeping it in galleries alone.
Planning your visit
- Location: 1380 Gilford, Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, Montreal
- Kind of visit: a quick walk-by viewing of outdoor street art
- More information: the City of Montreal's mural listing for this work is available on the city's website
Because it is a street-level work, you can see it at any time of day without a ticket. Visitors who want to make a fuller outing often combine it with a stroll through the surrounding Plateau streets, which are known for their mix of residential architecture and local shops and cafés.