How many murals that have recently been painted do you think will be around over 30 years from now? Can you guys think of any other murals older than this one? What do you think is the average lifespan of a mural?
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I think the gagged George Washington mural at 15th and U will be around for awhile.
http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2011/04/political-art-at-the-corner-of-15th-and-u-st-nw/
I didn’t realize there is a placque for it. Where is it located?
I believe that the Toulouse-Latrec mural in Adams Morgan is about the same age.
The one in Adams Morgan is slightly older (a year or so). I remember seeing Marilyn getting painted and thinking about the one on 18th Street. I had no idea that she was Marilyn until years later.
Nice to see one lasting this long. I’m still bummed they removed the “Duality of Humanity 2″ mural next to Logan Hardware on P St. That was one of my favorites; according to my research, it only lasted 4 years.
My favorite is A People Without Murals is a Demuralized People near 18th and Columbia even though a portion of it was erased after being graffitied. I’m guessing its as old of older.
I just looked it up and apparently it was painted in 1977 and has been further damaged by the earthquake but is on track to get repainted.