Murals in Richmond, Virginia

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        Public Murals of Richmond

    Richmond public murals are painted as 'art for the people.' Many folks would never walk into a gallery so a work of art placed for everyone to see can impact a person deeply. Murals also can tell the average person's story in a way that most everyone can begin to understand. Richmond public art murals also add interest and value to communities like no other art form can. Dying communities can come alive with hope and pride in their neighborhood through public murals. There is also an economic advantage that is surprising to see as people come to see the art and begin investing in their community as a result of beautiful mural art.

    Murals can be a relatively effective tool of social emancipation or achieving a political goal. Murals have sometimes been created against the law, or have been commissioned by local bars and coffeeshops. Often, the visual effects are an enticement to attract public attention to social issues. State-sponsored public art expressions, particularly murals, are often used by totalitarian regimes as a tool of propaganda. However, despite the propagandist character of that works, some of them still have an artistic value.

    Richmond murals can have a dramatic impact whether consciously or subconsciously on the attitudes of passers by, when they are added to areas where people live and work. It can also be argued that the presence of large, public murals can add aesthetic improvement to the daily lives of residents or that of employees at a corporate venue.

     We are currently mural spotting for great historical murals that are worthy to be dedicated to the Appalachian Mural Trail. So check back with us often to see the new surprises that are coming to this page.


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