Mural Arts
12 Cool Philly Public Art Works to Go Out and See Right Now
We love it when out-of-towners ask us to point them to the LOVE statue, the Magic Gardens … Rocky. But what about when visitors aren’t […]
Muralist Symone Salib on the Philly Places and Things She Can’t Live Without
You’ve likely seen muralist Symone Salib’s bright, larger-than-life work splashed on buildings throughout Philly, from Fitler Square’s purple portrait of Jill Scott to the fluorescent […]
What Should Being Black in Philly Look Like? It Should Feature Public Art That Reflects the Community
Cathy Harris, 59, of Wynnefield, is director of community murals at Mural Arts Philadelphia. I first joined Mural Arts Philadelphia 18 years ago. I remember my […]
How a Man Sentenced to Life as a Teen Became the Philly DA’s Artist in Residence
In 1993, James Hough was convicted of first-degree murder for shooting a man on the street in Pittsburgh. When it came time for sentencing, he […]
The L.A.-Based Street Artist Bringing a 19-Story Mural to University City
Mural Arts has announced a massive new project coming to the edge of University City and West Philly — an 11,000 square-foot piece decorating the side of […]
Philly Is Getting Its First Augmented Reality Mural — And It Looks Awesome
Philly is about to get futuristic. The city will get its first ever augmented reality mural next month. The project, “Dreams, Diaspora and Destiny,” will […]
Mural of Fallen Sgt. Robert Wilson III Unveiled in Strawberry Mansion
With the unveiling of a new mural in his honor, the late Sgt. Robert Wilson III will continue to watch over the neighborhood he once […]
New Mural Arts Project Honors the Legacy of Octavius Catto
On what would have been the 179th birthday of activist Octavius V. Catto, Mural Arts Philadelphia on Thursday announced its plans to feature the historic […]
Take That, Frank Rizzo: Behold This 800-Pound Black Power Pick
This is a developing story. Check back for more information. The Thomas Paine Plaza, home of the city’s contentious Frank Rizzo statue, welcomed a new […]
Rizzo’s Former Secretary Uses Italian Market Facebook Account to Trash Helen Gym
A since-deleted post to the 9th Street Italian Market’s official Facebook page on Sunday characterized Philadelphia Councilwoman Helen Gym as a bigot for her opinion […]
Mural Arts Honors Fallen Fire Lt. Joyce Craig
The latest project from the city’s Mural Arts program celebrates the life and memory of the first woman to die in the line of duty in […]
How Philly Ended Up With a 30-Foot Squirrel Nibbling on a SEPTA Token
Evan Lovett’s zany new mural on the border of Kensington and North Philadelphia has captured hearts for its lifelike depiction of a cute and cuddly […]
New Sixers Mural Unveiled at Broad and Federal
Mural Arts Philadelphia unveiled its latest piece at the corner of Broad and Federal streets – a 37-foot tall collage dedicated to the 76ers and […]
Ai Weiwei, Famed Chinese Artist/Activist, Is Coming to Philadelphia
The Mural Arts Program announced on Wednesday that world-renowned artist Ai Weiwei, known as much for his clashes with the Chinese government as his artwork, […]
Chunk of Seven-Story Center City Mural Falls, Crushes Two Cars
https://twitter.com/DKinchenFOX29/status/823567376344121344 A chunk of a seven-story mural in Center City collapsed and crushed two parked cars this morning as a nor’easter brought high wind and rain to […]