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Saturday, January 18, 2014

Mural Arts in Philadelphia @ 30

We can’t believe that the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program is 30 years old. We remember when it was in its infancy. What began as an anti-graffiti network has over the course of many years changed the face of some Philadelphia neighborhoods into beautiful public art spaces.    The city boasts more than 3,500 murals; the most in the world. We attended a reception at their headquarters for the launch of a new exhibit and the new book Mural Arts @ 30, which is being published by Temple University. For more information about the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program check out their website www.muralarts.org. 
A portion of the a wall in the Mural Arts Main Offices

Denys and Monna at the celebration



Artists and others enjoying the evening

Mural: We Rise, Children, Trauma and Violence. Artist Josh Sarantitis, Photography, Steve Weinik

Mural: Bridging The Gap: Artist Willis Humphrey, Photography, Jack Ramsdale

Mural: Common Threads. Artist, Meg Saligman, Photographer, Jack Ramsdale

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2 comments:

  1. Lady Dove19.1.14

    What a powerful testimony about the ability of art to transform and inspire. I too remember when the Anti Graffiti Network was first organized and watched it blossom into the Mural Arts Program. This is an amazing treasure we have here in the City of Philadelphia. Thank you, Indaga Home, for sharing these awesome photos and paying homage to Mural Arts.

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  2. Unknown23.1.14

    These murals are stunning. Thank you for sharing these pictures and the information on Philadelphia's Mural Arts Program.

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