Public Art: The Muralists
The Greater Boston area is becoming something of a mecca for murals. From Roxbury and Worcester to Salem and Boston, streets and buildings have been adorned with massive, colorful creations by local and national Black Indigenous artists. But as artists and members of the community welcome the murals, it has also raised concerns around the preservation of the paintings and whether the artwork may invite gentrification in predominantly communities of color.
Guest Panelists:
Silvia López Chavez, muralist, and Artist-in-Residence at MASS MoCA
Marquis Victor, Founder and Executive Director, Elevated Thought, an art and social justice organization based in Lawrence, MA.
Rob “ProBlak” Gibbs, Muralist, Co-Founder and Director of Artist Fellowships for Artists for Humanity.
Callie Crossley hosts.
