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Home»Posts tagged with»murals

Love & Hope: 20 inspiring murals in Detroit’s neighborhoods

By Steve Neavling on March 25, 2016   Art & Entertainment, Featured, Featured Stories, Headline, Photo Gallery  

Love & Hope: 20 inspiring murals in Detroit’s neighborhoods

Among the blight and poverty in many of Detroit’s neighborhoods are colorful reminders of perseverance and pride.

20 breathtaking murals at Eastern Market in Detroit

By Steve Neavling on September 25, 2015   Art & Entertainment, Headline, Lens On Detroit, Photo Gallery  

20 breathtaking murals at Eastern Market in Detroit

Renowned artists from metro Detroit and around the globe converged on the Eastern Market this week to paint large murals on buildings throughout the historic area.

Detroit police issue arrest warrant for ‘Obey’ street artist Shepard Fairey

By Steve Neavling on June 24, 2015   Art & Entertainment, Culture, Headline  

Detroit police issue arrest warrant for ‘Obey’ street artist Shepard Fairey

Detroit police have issued a warrant for the arrest of Los Angeles graffiti artist Shepard Fairey, who was recruited by billionaire Dan Gilbet to paint murals downtown.

Graffiti ‘war’ between Sintex, out-of-towners turns ugly in Detroit

By Steve Neavling on November 24, 2014   Abandoned Buildings, Art & Entertainment, Buildings, Headline  

Graffiti ‘war’ between Sintex, out-of-towners turns ugly in Detroit

Artists are defacing large-scale murals at the Eastern Market and Grand River Creative Corridor over a clash between locals and out-of-towners.

Lens on Detroit: Red Wings arena to transform impoverished Cass Corridor

By Steve Neavling on July 23, 2014   Abandoned Buildings, Art & Entertainment, Buildings, Headline, Lens On Detroit, Photo Gallery, posts, Real Estate  

Lens on Detroit: Red Wings arena to transform impoverished Cass Corridor

The Cass Corridor, one of Detroit’s most challenged communities, is about to undergo a major transformation because of a new Red Wings arena and entertainment district.

15 murals in Detroit to brighten your day

By Steve Neavling on January 27, 2014   Art & Entertainment, Headline, Lens On Detroit, posts  

15 murals in Detroit to brighten your day

With more than 80,000 abandoned buildings in Detroit, the city is a large canvas for graffiti artists.

Murals transform walls near abandoned train station (photos)

By Steve Neavling on December 23, 2013   Art & Entertainment, Culture, Headline, Lens On Detroit, posts  

Murals transform walls near abandoned train station (photos)

The project, “Station Walls,” features some of the most eye-catching graffiti in Detroit.

DIA artwork for sale? Auction house to appraise value

By Steve Neavling on August 5, 2013   Art & Entertainment, City Government, Culture, Emergency Manager, Government, Headline, posts  

DIA artwork for sale? Auction house to appraise value

Much of the work has been gifted over the years by local families.

Steve Neavling

Steve Neavling lives and works in Detroit as an investigative journalist. His stories have uncovered corruption, led to arrests and reforms and prompted FBI investigations.

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