This mural at 19 avenue Laurier Ouest in Montreal is a work of street art created in 2016 by Dominique Desbiens and Bruno Rouyère. It sits on a building along one of the city's residential avenues, so it is best approached as a short walk rather than a destination in itself.
What to know about the mural
- Artists: Dominique Desbiens and Bruno Rouyère
- Year: 2016
- Address: 19 avenue Laurier Ouest, Montreal, Canada
- Produced by: MU, under the Programme d'art mural (volet 1)
The work was commissioned through the Programme d'art mural, which is funded by the Entente sur le développement culturel de Montréal, a partnership between the City of Montreal and the Government of Quebec. That public backing is part of why Montreal has so many murals in its neighbourhoods, and this one is a good example of how the programme brings art into everyday streets.
Planning your visit
Because the mural is outdoors, you can see it at any time the street is accessible. It suits a visitor who enjoys wandering and looking closely at the city's walls, and it pairs well with an exploration of the surrounding Laurier area, where cafés, shops and tree-lined streets invite a slower pace.
The City of Montreal maintains an online page for the mural with further details, which is worth checking before you go if you want to learn more about the work and its context.