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Jul 20, 2023

Fairfax County Wants You To Help Map Out Its Public Art

Users have already submitted over 100 public art installations to the new map, which provides details on local murals, sculptures, and memorials.

Apr 17, 2023

The Defacing Of A Paul Robeson Mural On U Street NW Sparks Outrage

The lead artist behind the Robeson mural, Cory Lee Stowers of ART B.L.O.C, says this isn’t the first time someone has sprayed over his team’s work and they have plans to repair it.

Aug 31, 2022

Children’s Sidewalk Art Sparks Kerfuffle Over ‘Graffiti’ In Takoma Park

File under: very Takoma Park things. This stretch of sidewalk has led to hundreds of comments in private groups, a petition, and spirited debate among city residents and officials.

Aug 29, 2022

The Cursed Wendy’s At Dave Thomas Circle Is Getting A Glow Up, Courtesy Of The DC Walls Festival

The annual mural painting event in Northeast D.C. is going to cover the infamous former fast-food restaurant in art, at least until it’s torn down.

Mar 08, 2021

D.C.’s Newest Mural Depicts Poet Amanda Gorman

The new mural located near Dupont Circle is by local artist Kaliq Crosby, whose other works can be found in Columbia Heights and U Street.

May 10, 2019

Map: There Are 16 New Murals Up In NoMa, If You Need Something To Instagram This Weekend

If you ride the Red Line, you may have noticed a new blue and black mural emerging on the side of one of the new buildings between NoMa and Union Station this week

Feb 07, 2019

New Shaw Restaurant May Delay Opening To Replace Murals Depicting Famous Rappers As Chickens

A forthcoming hip hop-themed fried chicken and oyster restaurant faced backlash over its murals.

Oct 23, 2018

The Story Behind The Giant Bee Mural At The National Zoo’s Ape House

Matthew Willey has been painting hundreds of giant bees near the habitat’s entrance.

Aug 29, 2018

A Restoration Brings 77-Year-Old Murals At The Mexican Cultural Institute To Their Former Glory

The three stories of murals will be unveiled Wednesday evening.

Aug 14, 2018

Map: Where Eight New Murals Are Going Up In The District This Summer

The first one is already up in Ward 4, and the remainder will be popping up over the next two months.

 
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