This mural at 5440 rue Notre-Dame Ouest in Montreal is a piece of street art made in 2018 by Haks 180, whose full name is Hans Schmitter. It stands on a wall along one of the city's long east-west streets, in the western part of the island, and is one of the many murals that give Montreal's streetscape its character.
About the work
The mural was produced under the city's Programme d'art mural, the municipal mural programme, in its second component. It was presented through the Convention internationale de la culture urbaine, an event devoted to urban culture. Because it was commissioned and documented by the city, it is listed in the public mural records of Montreal, where it appears under the French name "Murale située au 5440 rue Notre-Dame Ouest".
Planning your visit
A mural of this kind is a visit you can make on foot or by car at any time, with no ticket or fixed hours to plan around. The street is best approached as part of a wider walk, since the surrounding neighbourhood gives you cafés, shops and the everyday life of the area alongside the artwork.
- Go in daylight, when the colours and details are easiest to see.
- Allow time to look at the wall from a few distances and angles.
- Check the city's mural listing for the most recent details before you go.
For visitors interested in Montreal's public art, this mural makes a short, focused stop. It is best enjoyed as one part of an unhurried day exploring the city's streets.