17th and Corcoran Street, NW
Thanks to Paul for sending an updated photo of the side of Cairo Liquors in Dupont.
I believe the artists are Maria Miller and Jay Coleman.
Thanks to Eileen for sending some finishing up shots too:
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murals
photo by Austin Graff
“Dear PoPville,
On Thursday, mural being painted on New York Avenue near the overpass. I think it was once a bell tower?”
We used to get this question like clockwork but were last asked back in 2019. We’ve previously learned that this is a ventilation shaft for the 395 highway tunnel below. The artist responsible for the awesome mural, Val E. Lewton, passed away in 2015.
Others have commented that: “It’s been known unofficially for years as the Nixon Memorial.”
The flip side: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
We’re building an accessory building on our property, and will end up with about a 20×20 mostly-empty wall on our alley. We’d love to paint a mural on it. And when I say “we’d love to paint” I mean we would love to find someone with talent and artistic inspiration to paint a mural on it for us. (more…)
Thanks to Paul (and Clarke) for sending: “17th & Corcoran NW – side of Cairo Liquors.” (more…)
Thanks to Kristen for sending: “Above the vacant 711. Great addition to the neighborhood!” Anyone know who the artist is?
And thanks to Dr. AbouAssi for sharing an update on the long vacant former horse’s ass award nominee down the block at 7th and Q Street, NW. It’s looking fantastic: (more…)
At the future Aslin Coffee Shop and Beer Garden – Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Rising
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14th and S St, NW
Thanks to Sylvia for sending the update from the future Aslin Coffee Shop and Beer Garden: “Progress on Justice Jackson Mural”
And thanks to Brian for also sharing a good photo of today’s progress: (more…)
5532 Connecticut Ave, NW photos by Thomas E Doyle
Thanks to Thomas for sharing:
“It’s the end of an era. They painted over the murals at American City Diner.
I wonder if Steve Salis did buy the Diner.”
Stay tuned.
14th and S Street, NW
Thanks to Alex and Juan for sending: “Looks like they’re already replacing it.” Stay tuned for Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson? (more…)
1740 14th Street, NW
Ed. Note: This mural was put up by the No Kings Collective in 2019. This corner is where the Aslin Beer Company Beer Garden is coming at 14th and S Street, NW.
Thanks to Alex and Erika for sending: “I’m upset… (more…)
4244 Wisconsin Ave, NW via change.org
Thanks to Alex and all who sent this change.org petition:
“Save the Tenleytown Mural!
Our shop has been operating in the Tenleytown area for over 4 years now and took over the run down and neglected Exxon station. Since we assumed ownership we have cleaned it up and maintained a level of appearance to reflect our respect for the community we serve. (more…)