Fun place to take a stoll on a cool day ️
This was one of my favorite art spots on my whirlwind tour of Chicago. The murals are big and beautiful; there are so many different artists and styles that everyone can find ones they like. There is no sidewalk along the murals so you’ll have to walk in the bushes or bike lane to see them all.
Unexpected murals of various styles and themes, this stretch of street always brightens my day and even though it’s slower to drive here with all the stop signs, I’ll still go out of my way to roll by here if I have to drive somewhere near.
Love this style of art
This symbolic image is Mother Earth in Distress she is also the mural keeper of the Hubbard Street Murals. Painted by Ricardo S. Alonzo-They also call her Picassos Girl Friend. The murals were created from Genesis 1: 28My Letter concerns the Hubbard Street Mural Project. This letter is for all those interested in the continuous involvement with and the beautification of the murals.With the use of public art, knowledge that can be imparted to the public about being a good stewardship to this precious home called earth. Public art can teach our children and future generation to be aware of the dangers to our air and water, and to the many animals now considered endangered, Visual education can be the key method to changing thinking today, thereby creating better tomorrow. This is a universal message, and I think something has to done before its to late.From 1971 to 1979, under my direction, I composed most of the Hubbard Street Mural art and with the help of disadvantaged youths from the inner city painted the imagery. the city of Chicago, the State of Illinois and the Federal Government funded this project (then called CETA, Comprehensive Employment Training Act). Over 500 young artists to practice their skills, become employable, and hopefully receive scholarships to study art further.The Hubbard Street Murals are the peoples art, now a public domain for everyone to enjoy. Whoever might want to create a mural on one of the panels on the embankment, must first obtain permission from the Pacific Union RailroadSince 1971, when creation of the many murals began, time and weather, as well as repair work done on the embankment have distorted or erased some of the first colorful murals. After 1979, groups of artists volunteered their time and efforts in replacing damaged images. This work was done with the help of local organizations, businesses, and grants.It warms my heart that this program has taken on a life of its own, continuing in various stages for 47 years. When I started this project, I wanted to use my artistic talent to tell of the need for conservation of animals, the sea, water and air. I sough to inspire concern for this important issue that affects us all.Murals of the past had a visionary format yet a simple message that seems to be missing from the artwork created now in 2018. This new artwork may be out of harmony with the first murals. I fear that because of lack of understanding by the general public, this might lead to defacing.Since the beginning of the Hubbard Street Mural Project, the imagery and its meaning of the great variety of individual murals has brought joy to the West town Community. It is my hope that this timely message will continue on, while at the same time beautifying this great City of Chicago.SincerelyRicardo S. Alonzo
Watch murals being painted by top Chicago artists. On Hubbard between Peoria and May.
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- Address:1030-1044 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60642, United States
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