While I was out on a walkabout photographing old garage doors for my upcoming coffee table book I stumbled across this beautiful mural.
preview from the forthcoming ‘Old Garage Doors I’ve admired whilst on walkabout’ by Dan Silverman, Published by Prince of Petworth, LLC
I love unexpected awesome: (more…)
This month Sara from Long Walks DC writes:
“In honor of the approaching peak bloom, I wanted to share some of my favorite cherry blossom murals that can be enjoyed all year long or as an addition/alternative to the crowds around the allergy-inducing trees.
My favorite mural in this group is actually on the ground. Across two basketball courts is a giant portrait of MLK Jr. and his “I Have a Dream” quote that includes cherry blossoms, the Washington Monument and shoutouts to DC statehood. Art was done by @Chrispyrate @oheylil and @thehoopbus in 2020. It can be found in Oxon Run Park near Wheeler Rd & Valley Ave SE” (more…)
We are lucky to have a new feature from one of my new favorite Instagram photographers, Sara from Long Walks DC. Sara writes:
“Today HIS Grooming (@hisgrooming) unveiled two new murals at Pennsylvania & 13th St SE honoring the late Representative John Lewis who was a client of the barber shop and lived in the neighborhood. The murals were created by artists Mark Garrett (@noirwar) and Dietrich Williams (@dietrichw). The larger of the two is titled
“John Lewis talks to His Younger Self” and the other pays homage to Lewis and “good trouble.” (more…)
Thanks to Danielle for sending: “I was so sad to walk by the former Mister Rotisserie site at Georgia & Park NW on Saturday and witness the beloved mural in the process of being painted over.” (more…)
9th and N Street, NW
David writes: “This is a huge mural at N and 9th at the gas station – it was a BP but like the BP on N and 13th it seems to have recently changed hands. Anyone know details about either the mural or the change in ownership/branding of the gas stations?”
bigntoasty shared with us: “WIP of the “TOGETHER” mural, a DC team United artist collaboration by team @lisamariestudio @maggieoartist @niaketurah @ashleyjayewilliams; @zeyuruc @wendysittner @mundymusik @mercedes_theartist @juliannebrienza @dianedcosta with home field host of @shawmainstreets and support from @thedcarts! sight awaits your view at 1309 9th Street, NW DC!” (more…)
3720 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Paul for sending: “The mural was painted on September 24th.” Anyone know who the artist is?
Mural by Aniekan Udofia located at 3925 Minnesota Avenue, NE
From an email:
“Lysol recently partnered with local D.C. artist Aniekan Udofia to create an evocative mural designed to promote vaccine education and resonate with the surrounding Anacostia community. The D.C. mural, which features a QR code driving viewers to GetVaccineAnswers.org, is part of Lysol’s ongoing efforts to promote COVID-19 vaccine education and awareness as part of the brand’s work with the Ad Council and COVID Collaborative for the “It’s Up To You” campaign.”
Full press release: (more…)
Artists from left to right: Hannah Atallah, Shani Shih, and Daniel Barojas
Thanks to Lindsay for sending: “There are new murals on a wall near Dog Ma in Navy Yard! (Near Virginia Ave and 8th St SE) the last one was just finished yesterday”
South Dakota Ave NE & Bladensburg Rd NE
Ed. Note: The artist is Justin Nethercut.
Thanks to James for sending: “I saw this bland beige wall being whitewashed the other day, and this morning was surprised to see the final metamorphosis! What a boon to my daily commute!” (more…)
Thanks to Tim for sending from 14th and Spring Road, NW. Paul caught the artist, Fernando, in action earlier: (more…)