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Anita Emokpae: the artist behind the GSU’s new mural

Vikrant Sabharwal April 28, 2023
The mural leaves a striking impression when descending the stairs from the second floor of the George Sherman Union.
you are loved mural on southampton street in boston

Local artists reflect on city’s murals

Colin Boyd April 29, 2021
Boston-based street artists say their murals are their way to leave their mark and key message.
john lewis mural at food for free in cambridge

Vandalized John Lewis mural finds new home at Cambridge nonprofit

Jesús Marrero Suárez March 15, 2021
A mural of civil rights icon John Lewis found a new home at Food for Free’s volunteer packing center in East Cambridge after being defaced in November.
East to West: Nov. 23, 2020

East to West: Nov. 23, 2020

Justin Tang November 23, 2020

In today’s episode of East to West, we cover a BU student campaign for free laundry, faculty complaints over lack of access to COVID-19 testing, the vandalism of a North Cambridge mural honoring representative...

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EDITORIAL: Graffiti should respect private property

Editors November 20, 2020
Graffiti and vandalism have a chance to grab people’s attention and prove a point. But defiling a piece of art that cannot be exactly replicated is counterproductive to whatever cause the vandal was hoping to achieve.
A mural of the late Rep. John Lewis in North Cambridge was vandalized on Monday night. DANIEL KOOL/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Cambridge mural honoring John Lewis vandalized

Daniel Kool November 20, 2020
The mural, which hangs outside of restaurant Urban Hearth, was one spot hit in a series of overnight taggings on the 2200-2300 block of Massachusetts Avenue, according to Jeremy Warnick, director of communications for the Cambridge Police Department.
The self-guided audio tour proposed by high school student Sophia Thomas to accompany the Boston Latin Quarter Art Walk. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston’s Latin Quarter showcases art celebrating culture of Jamaica Plain

Ashley Soebroto October 14, 2020
To commemorate National Hispanic Heritage Month, a virtual art walk is highlighting 11 different Latino art pieces in the cultural district.
A mural created by French artist “JR” began the dismantling process on Thursday. PHOTO BY KANKANIT WIRIYASAJJA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Popular mural on John Hancock Tower to come down

Anush Swaminathan April 22, 2016

A popular mural that has become a fixture in Boston’s skyline will soon be removed, officials said. The grayscale mural depicting a man with his hands in his pockets is currently displayed on...

Emma Carroll, 6, of Cazenovia, New York, paints at the “Paint-By-Goya” interactive mural project in Copley Square Saturday, which was sponsored by Santander Bank and the Museum of Fine Arts. PHOTO BY ALEXANDRA WIMLEY/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Residents, tourists celebrate opening of new MFA exhibit with paint-by-numbers mural

Devon Capizzi October 22, 2014

Copley Square, complete with the historic Trinity Church and the Boston Public Library, was the temporary home of a different kind of relic Saturday and Sunday. Residents and tourists alike were not only...

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