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a usually large painting that is done directly on the surface of a wall
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Recent Examples of murals
During Juneteenth weekend, the neighborhood feels less like a district and more like an open invitation — murals, pop-ups, and installations spilling into storefronts and sidewalks, with artists and visitors drifting in and out of shared space.
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2026
There, on the Hudson River waterfront, David Wojnarowicz wrote poems and painted murals alongside Luis Frangella and Mike Bidlo, while Peter Hujar and Dirk Rowntree photographed scenes of impromptu happenings and performances, before the site was demolished in 1984.
—Natalia Torija, Curbed, 14 May 2026
Fort Worth artists Jan Riggins and Jay Wilkinson also painted murals for the space.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
His prominence on ballpark murals and advertisements feels misplaced — and only furthers the pressure applied.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Past the frolicking waters of the outdoor fountain that anchors Lincoln Center, beyond the twin Chagall murals hanging 30-feet tall in the Metropolitan Opera House lobby, and behind the stage of one of the nation’s most glittering cultural centers sits a warren of rooms in a concrete labyrinth.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
High up on the curving walls to either side were large murals painted in the 1930s by the artist Barry Faulkner portraying Thomas Jefferson handing the Declaration to John Hancock and the ratification of the Constitution.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
The historic walls are the natural starting point — a mile‑long circuit framing everything from medieval gateways to modern political murals.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
Today, Chicano Park hosts the annual Chicano Park Day celebration and has over 100 murals from Chicano artists painted on the freeway pillars.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2026
There, on the Hudson River waterfront, David Wojnarowicz wrote poems and painted murals alongside Luis Frangella and Mike Bidlo, while Peter Hujar and Dirk Rowntree photographed scenes of impromptu happenings and performances, before the site was demolished in 1984.
—Natalia Torija, Curbed, 14 May 2026
Fort Worth artists Jan Riggins and Jay Wilkinson also painted murals for the space.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
His prominence on ballpark murals and advertisements feels misplaced — and only furthers the pressure applied.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Past the frolicking waters of the outdoor fountain that anchors Lincoln Center, beyond the twin Chagall murals hanging 30-feet tall in the Metropolitan Opera House lobby, and behind the stage of one of the nation’s most glittering cultural centers sits a warren of rooms in a concrete labyrinth.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
High up on the curving walls to either side were large murals painted in the 1930s by the artist Barry Faulkner portraying Thomas Jefferson handing the Declaration to John Hancock and the ratification of the Constitution.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
The historic walls are the natural starting point — a mile‑long circuit framing everything from medieval gateways to modern political murals.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
Today, Chicano Park hosts the annual Chicano Park Day celebration and has over 100 murals from Chicano artists painted on the freeway pillars.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for murals
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Nearby a glass wall that overlooked the second floor of exhibiting galleries, Sharon Stone was sharing photos of her own paintings with Frieze executive Simon Fox.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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The pas de deux between Billy and Kris is entrancingly sexy, and the film’s love relationship to movie magic is just as romantic, from Anderson’s grand-dame costuming to the matte paintings that serve as backdrops in both the film-within-the-film and the one containing it.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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Her huge canvases, installed almost theatrically on floor-to-ceiling posts, depict crowds dissolving into smoke, shadow, and flesh-toned blurs.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
15 May 2026
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His goal with CubaNostalgia is to preserve the designs of those buildings on large canvases that lead visitors on a stroll through Havana.—
Sarah Moreno
May 14,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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As the missions continue — with Curiosity climbing higher along Mount Sharp and Perseverance scouting new terrain along Jezero's rim — more high-resolution panoramas are expected.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
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To showcase the distinct regions each rover is exploring, NASA recently shared dueling panoramas composed from hundreds of photos taken between the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Apply these oils with a spray bottle near potential entry points to help keep crickets out of your home.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 May 2026
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Natural pesticides offering some downy mildew control include need oils and copper fungicides.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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