Despite the project’s apparent success, its artists ultimately understood that murals are not material resources, even though creating beauty in underserved neighborhoods holds space for people to feel seen.
Vittoria Benzine
Vittoria Benzine is a Brooklyn-based art writer and personal essayist covering contemporary art with a focus on human contexts, counterculture, and chaos magic. She is a regular contributor at Street Art United States, Brooklyn Magazine, and more. Follow her adventures on Instagram @vittoriabenzine.
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