These portrait murals have stood there in Fitzroy for many years.
Fitzroy, Melbourne, is renowned for its vibrant street art and murals, reflecting the suburb’s rich cultural and political history. Murals began appearing in the 1970s, influenced by global political movements and local activism. One of the earliest and most famous is the Charcoal Lane mural (1985) by Megan Evans and Les Griggs, which celebrates Fitzroy’s Indigenous heritage and the community’s struggles.
During the 1990s and early 2000s, Fitzroy’s walls became canvases for graffiti artists and muralists alike, with iconic works appearing in laneways like Johnston Street and Rose Street. The area’s murals often feature themes of social justice, environmentalism, and Aboriginal rights, blending traditional and contemporary styles.
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...fabulous portraits.
ReplyDeleteThey are iconic in the suburb
DeleteThese portrait murals are good.
ReplyDeleteHave a happy Monday.
All the best Jan
Great to see portraits and their stories behind the murals
DeleteBellos murales, lo raro es que hayan soportado el paso del tiempo sin ser deteriorados.
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DeleteThese are very dramatic.
ReplyDeleteYes, makes me wonder their stories
DeleteSi los murales de esa zona de la ciudad son todos como estos que nos muestras bien vale un paseo para disfrutar con su vista.
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
The area is a hit and miss with crimes
DeleteThe murals are absolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThey stand out in my photo walk
DeleteWhat wonderful mural honoring the people in them. Fitzroy is a greatly talented.
ReplyDeleteFitzroy is the superb.
DeleteI love the vibrant colors and how it grabbed your attention to remember someone.
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful! He is talented at so many different kinds of faces, each with their own personalities and facial features.
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