as in frescoes
a usually large painting that is done directly on the surface of a wall
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Recent Examples of murals
This was filmed in downtown Cleburne, where several murals on the exterior wall of The Garden of Eating Bistro can be seen.
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Brayden Garcia
may 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
After Miami, Cincinnati may have the nation’s greatest collection of public murals.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Host Rachel Holt explores this open-air gallery, where more than 75 large-scale murals celebrate culture, community, and the power of art to tell stories beyond the walls of a traditional museum.
—Rachel Holt, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Located in Kingman’s historic powerhouse, the museum displays a variety of dioramas, murals, and artifacts chronicling Route 66’s lifespan, from its start during the Roaring 20s to its heyday in the 1950s.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
Feet on the Street’s Come Hungry, Leave Happy tour guides people through the best food vendors, notable art murals and either a jazz club, art gallery, and/or a letterpress shop in the district.
—Jen Crystal, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026
Painting the murals is the first step in revitalizing the Riverfront Trail, according to Pierce.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
may 22, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
The colorful West Village room is adorned with bright, abstract murals that set a lively background for guests including Jennifer Lawrence, Padma Lakshmi, Mick Jagger, Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac and Regina King.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Wyland has painted over 100 similar murals known as Whaling Walls around the world as part his mission for the conservation of ocean life.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Brayden Garcia
may 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
After Miami, Cincinnati may have the nation’s greatest collection of public murals.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Host Rachel Holt explores this open-air gallery, where more than 75 large-scale murals celebrate culture, community, and the power of art to tell stories beyond the walls of a traditional museum.
—Rachel Holt, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Located in Kingman’s historic powerhouse, the museum displays a variety of dioramas, murals, and artifacts chronicling Route 66’s lifespan, from its start during the Roaring 20s to its heyday in the 1950s.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
Feet on the Street’s Come Hungry, Leave Happy tour guides people through the best food vendors, notable art murals and either a jazz club, art gallery, and/or a letterpress shop in the district.
—Jen Crystal, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026
Painting the murals is the first step in revitalizing the Riverfront Trail, according to Pierce.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
may 22, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
The colorful West Village room is adorned with bright, abstract murals that set a lively background for guests including Jennifer Lawrence, Padma Lakshmi, Mick Jagger, Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac and Regina King.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Wyland has painted over 100 similar murals known as Whaling Walls around the world as part his mission for the conservation of ocean life.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for murals
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The striped abstract paintings throughout the installation are based on polo shirts worn by Cuban state security agents who blend into crowds during protests, while gladiolus flowers reference the Ladies in White dissident movement.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Both paintings had been a part of the hotel for more than a century.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The Locke works are placed directly above and below a small Albers; inches away from each are examples of minerals, in their own display cases, which, jutting out from the wall, distract lamentably from the canvases.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
8 June 2026
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VanEmburgh has been painting for five years and mainly works with acrylics on larger canvases, normally 40 inches by 70 or 80 inches and paints in several layers.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
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There, golden bamboo is freshly planted, new curvilinear furniture is featured, high tea is served and Mount Fuji can be spied in the jaw-dropping panoramas on clear days.—
Carrie Bell,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Passengers can expect jaw-dropping scenery throughout the journey, from towering evergreens and pristine glacial lakes to panoramas of the Rocky Mountains.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Those nutrients often come from fresh and diverse fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy oils.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Artisan oils bring home the gold Four companies specializing in high-quality oils earned more Good Food Awards this year after having had repeat wins in previous years.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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