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Hemisfair calling on artists for new mural to honor 1968 World’s Fair
Read full article: Hemisfair calling on artists for new mural to honor 1968 World’s FairCentro San Antonio’s Everywhere Project and Hemisfair want to collaborate with local artists to create a new mural near the Magik Theatre and Yanaguana Garden.
Faded MLK mural removed from East side bridge to make way for new art
Read full article: Faded MLK mural removed from East side bridge to make way for new artWorkers took down a popular tribute to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., to make way for new artwork. The painting, installed above the N. New Braunfels Avenue bridge in 1997, had become old and faded.
Kathy & Lionel Sosa’s new mural depicts an artistic blend of San Antonio history
Read full article: Kathy & Lionel Sosa’s new mural depicts an artistic blend of San Antonio historyConsidered by some as the San Antonio art world’s power couple, Kathy and Lionel Sosa are each respected artists in their own right. Together, they’ve created “La Gloriosa Historia de San Pedro Creek on My Mind: A Story in Five Episodes.”
This Harriet Tubman mural is so powerful – just like the moving story of how it came to be
Read full article: This Harriet Tubman mural is so powerful – just like the moving story of how it came to beMichael Rosato knew he had an incredibly important assignment on his hands when he was commissioned to paint a Harriet Tubman mural in Cambridge, Maryland.
This woman wanted a change for her business. She never expected one mural would lead to this outpouring of support.
Read full article: This woman wanted a change for her business. She never expected one mural would lead to this outpouring of support.About a year ago, a Detroit-area business owner realized she didn’t love part of her hair salon: A massive brick wall that made up the entire length of the building.
Mural honoring Vanessa Guillen outside of Fort Hood defaced again, nonprofit officials say
Read full article: Mural honoring Vanessa Guillen outside of Fort Hood defaced again, nonprofit officials sayA mural honoring slain Texas soldier Vanessa Guillen was defaced again, according to a social media post from the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC).
UK homeowner delays sale of home after Banksy mural appears
Read full article: UK homeowner delays sale of home after Banksy mural appearsBanksy's latest mural titled Aachoo!! that has appeared on a wall in Bristol, England, Thursday Dec. 10, 2020. Banksy's latest mural has delayed - but not thwarted - a homeowner's plans to sell in Bristol after it recently appeared on the house's exterior wall. (Claire Hayhurst/PA via AP)LONDON – Banksy's latest mural has delayed a homeowner's plans to sell in England after it recently appeared on the house's exterior wall. “It does increase the value, and you have to take a moment to think about it, but it’s not changing anything in terms of the house sale for us,” Makin said.
West Side mural dedicated to end domestic violence painted over
Read full article: West Side mural dedicated to end domestic violence painted overOn the corner of South Zarzamora and Fernando, the mural “Breaking the Cycle” told the story of teen dating violence and domestic abuse. The mural Breaking the Cycle told the story of teen dating violence and domestic abuse. The mural had to be painted over in white after the owners of the building decided to sell the building. West Side mural dedicated to end domestic violence painted over. “The only requirement is having a business owner who understands what this means and what this means to community,” Tremillo said.
‘Wakanda Forever’: Dallas artists honor actor Chadwick Boseman’s legacy with mural
Read full article: ‘Wakanda Forever’: Dallas artists honor actor Chadwick Boseman’s legacy with muralDALLAS, Texas – Two Dallas artists are honoring the legacy of actor Chadwick Boseman the best way they know how — through a breathtaking new mural. If you want to see the mural, it is located at the Fabrication Yard in Dallas, and was created the day after Boseman’s passing. After the pair heard the news of Boseman’s passing, Flores said this seemed like the best way to honor him. (Credit: Hatziel Flores) (Hatziel Flores)Flores said he’s not only a devoted fan of Boseman’s, but he’s also no stranger to the Marvel universe. Both of the artists worked tirelessly throughout the day to create the Boseman mural.
WATCH: Virtual unveiling ceremony for Vanessa Guillen mural
Read full article: WATCH: Virtual unveiling ceremony for Vanessa Guillen muralSAN ANTONIO Organizers have worked over the past several weeks on a mural dedicated to honor slain Texas soldier Vanessa Guillen. Guillen, the late U.S. Army Fort Hood soldier that was missing for several weeks, was found near the Leon River. The unveiling of the mural will be live on Facebook and you can watch it at this link here. Over the last few weeks, along with some amazing mujeres, weve been working on a beautiful mural dedicated to Vanesa Guillen, Que means what said in a Facebook post. The group wanted to do one thing: Honor Vanessa.
Artist discusses inspiration behind recent new anti-racism mural near downtown San Antonio
Read full article: Artist discusses inspiration behind recent new anti-racism mural near downtown San AntonioSAN ANTONIO While some are choosing to protest for the Black Lives Matter movement in the streets, one man is painting his anti-racism message downtown for San Antonians to see: Enough is enough.Colten Valentine is the same artist behind other popular works in the Alamo City, such as the Cardi B mural that was updated with a mask amid the coronavirus pandemic. Cardi B responds to SA artists updated mural with Coronavirus!! ! messageValentine has placed a timely message in his latest mural on the same wall as the Cardi B mural near San Pedro Avenue and Cypress Street. KSAT spoke with Valentine about his artistic role in the push to end racism on Tuesdays Nightbeat show. Watch the story in the video player above.
Mural dedicated to ‘The Pride of San Antonio’
Read full article: Mural dedicated to ‘The Pride of San Antonio’Mural dedicated to ‘The Pride of San Antonio’Published: December 6, 2019, 6:57 pmOn a building owned by his family on Castroville Road, a mural is dedicated to George Ramos, an 18-year-old up and coming boxer, who had just turned pro when he was killed in June.