Graffiti Artists Unveil Stunning Mural Ahead of Permission Wall Opening

Evanston is establishing a legal graffiti “permission wall” on Green Bay Road to provide spray-paint artists a dedicated space to work. The project, proposed by 5th Ward Councilmember Bobby Burns in January 2025 and approved by the Arts Council in May, aims to reduce vandalism and foster public appreciation for street art. Legal Graffiti Walls … Read more

Artist Wyland outraged as Dallas, FIFA paint over his iconic Whaling Wall mural for World Cup

Public Art Under Siege: Why the Dallas Whaling Wall Controversy Signals a Bigger Battle for Creative Rights Dallas’ decision to paint over Robert Wyland’s iconic “Whaling Wall 82” mural ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has sparked a firestorm—raising urgent questions about public art preservation, artist rights and the commercialization of cultural landmarks. This … Read more