News about Madison’s Murals

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American Family-led pictorial book features artists, murals on State Street in Madison, Wisconsin.
State Street mural artists discuss the work ahead
On Wednesday, three artists discussed the murals they painted downtown during the height of the George Floyd protests, and what they hope might happen next.
‘Crisis of expression and creativity:’ Mapping downtown Madison’s murals
Since early June, State Street has functioned as an al fresco art gallery. When businesses boarded up their storefronts in the wake of ongoing protests against racism and police brutality,

Photos: State Street murals
Murals are painted on boarded up businesses on State Street in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, June 3, 2020.
On State Street, fresh murals brighten boarded storefronts
As State Street businesses boarded up following weekend vandalism, murals by local artists depicted scenes of black power, joy and resilience.
Painting murals gives students empowering role in protest movement
“It’s kind of beautiful how you can show what you’re doing through a peaceful form like art,” Lowell fifth-grader Nelson Lashley said.

State Street murals, Black Lives Matter inspire new gallery show
“From Here On Out,” set to run through the end of February at Marzen, features work by more than 17 artists who support the Black Lives Matter movement.
Artists Paint Murals on Boarded-Up Windows of Downtown Madison – WORT 89.9 FM
“The inspiration for this one is the fact that we need to make changes right now in order to grow,” said Mike Lroy. “So I think communities should give a platform for their local artists of color to express their views on the state of the world right now on the ugly boards that […]
Artists complete murals and artwork on Downtown Madison storefronts
Following looting and damage to downtown businesses, many have turned the boarded up storefronts into works of art, and today artists painted the final murals.
Madison’s State Street In Limbo As City Tries To Heal
Nearly two weeks after Madison’s first protest honoring the life of George Floyd, Madison’s State Street remains in limbo. Artists visit daily to paint murals on boarded up storefronts as the city goes through a healing process. But nobody is quite sure when, and how this will end.