This mural by Shalak and Smoky is painted on a wall in the alley behind 6251 avenue Christophe-Colomb, in the Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie borough of Montreal. It was created in 2015 and was organized by SODER as part of its graffiti and mural programme, the Programme graffitis et murales.
What to expect
This is a street-art stop rather than a formal attraction with set facilities, so a visit is best treated as a short walk through the neighbourhood. The alley setting means the work is seen as part of everyday city life, among back lanes and residential buildings, rather than in a gallery.
- Location: 6251 avenue Christophe-Colomb, in the lane (ruelle), Montreal, Canada
- Created: 2015, by Shalak and Smoky
- Commissioned through: SODER, Programme graffitis et murales
Around the mural
Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie is a residential borough, and a visit here pairs well with a wander along its streets to see other murals and local shops. If you are interested in the city's public art more broadly, the City of Montreal publishes a detail page for this mural on its murals website, which is a useful place to check the work's background before you go.