This mural is situated within a narrow laneway in Fitzroy, Melbourne, now heavily adorned with layers of graffiti and street art. Once a standalone piece, it has since become part of the ever-evolving urban tapestry for which Fitzroy is renowned.
Fitzroy, established in 1839, holds the distinction of being Melbourne's first suburb. Originally developed for the working class, it soon became known for its row houses, bluestone laneways, and bustling community life. By the mid-20th century, Fitzroy had evolved into a melting pot of cultures, attracting waves of immigrants and fostering a rich tradition of activism, creativity, and bohemian spirit.
In recent decades, the suburb has become a vibrant centre for the arts, with its walls serving as open-air galleries for muralists and street artists from around the world. Though once associated with countercultural resistance, the area now walks a fine line between gentrification and artistic preservation. This mural, layered with the marks of many hands, is emblematic of Fitzroy’s ongoing dialogue between history, community, and expression.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a shame about all that graffiti.
ReplyDeleteWe had migrant problems just like most of OECD countries. Many people are allowed to collect welfare doing crimes protected by the socialist government
DeleteWhat a shame about this situation.
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It is a shame that the graffiti taggers have no respect for the talented muralists. The result is certainly not art. The walls become covered with a chaotic mess of lines and colors.
ReplyDeleteCan't get rid of these bludgers on tax funded welfares
DeleteDifferent styles here, too. What a great place for artists to express themselves!
ReplyDeleteMost of the murals are being destroyed in the region
DeleteAmazing street art but it looks like it running out of space.
ReplyDeleteIt was a narrow alley that I barely can get the full mural
DeleteVery interesting.
ReplyDeleteI don't think one artist can take credit for the work.
ReplyDelete...a lot is going on in this beautiful mural.
ReplyDeleteSad that the taggers did what they did.
ReplyDeleteThat's a shame---- Murals are fine. Graffiti sucks.
ReplyDeleteGood know a bit history there as I had no idea about Fitzroy.
ReplyDeleteThe mural itself does look very nice.
Yes, you can see it that way, of course, but I feel sorry about the original mural.
ReplyDeleteIt’s frustrating to see beautiful murals get defaced like that.
ReplyDeleteThe original mural looks attractive. Subsequent additions have not enhanced it, in my view, but what do I know?
ReplyDeleteGreat mural work, Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe way in the end all murals go in public spaces.
ReplyDeleteImpressionnant!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pity the original mural has been destroyed. Now it's too crowded. Thanks for participating in Monday Murals.
ReplyDeleteToo bad about the tagging. It must be frustrating for the original artists.
ReplyDeleteCreo que ese tipo de grafiteros debían respetar el arte que otros hicieron antes que ellos, aunque ya sabemos que la climatología puede causar desperfectos con el tiempo.
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
Quite a fascinating mural. Your last sentence describe it so well.
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