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Extinction Rebellion Mural in Arlington: Powerful, Beautiful, Mysterious, Compelling

March 26, 2025 · by · in architecture, Arlington Public Art, Art, Artists, celebrations, collabrative murals, community, design, mural process, Murals, public art, social justice, visual art · 1 Comment

My visit to this compelling mural in Walgreen’s parking lot at 324 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA on March 22 expanded my awareness of what people can do with art. The video below, about the completion celebration in October 2024, gives very valuable background. I hope the quotes, links and photos convey the mural’s powers.

Mosaic Mural at Drake Village Features Local Wetlands Plants and Animals

December 18, 2024 · by · in architecture, Arlington Public Art, Art, Artists, birds, celebrations, community, Installations, local birds, Mosaic, mural process, Murals, public art, Videos, visual art · 2 Comments

Quotes, Video, Photos and Resources here, with hopes to follow up about this impressive project:
“In our last mural celebration this season, a ribbon-cutting was held at Drake Village in Arlington Heights — site of an installation of large-scale mosaics created in an inspiring collaboration of senior residents and Arlington Public High School Students. ” (quote from ARTS ARLINGTON newsletter Dec 2024)