Nigel Sussman’s whimsical murals give the community a sense of place
The Berkeley artist says creating his vibrant, intricate public murals helped him get to know the city. The pandemic has brought new purpose to his work.
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Reparations street mural now complete on Ellis Street
South Berkeley residents completed work over the weekend on a street mural that spells out the words ‘Reparations Now!’ in giant colorful letters on the block between Prince Street and Ashby Avenue.
In Berkeley Hills, artist draws on her German heritage to make ‘the work to remember’
When complete, Karina Epperlein’s mural on the double doors of her garage, will feature up to 100 names, as well as identifying details, of people who have been victims of police brutality nationwide.
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Berkeley neighbors start work on street mural calling for ‘Reparations Now!’
Neighbors on Ellis Street in South Berkeley began work today on a street mural which will spell out the words ‘Reparations Now!’ in giant letters on the block between Ashby Avenue and Prince Street.
School notebook: Gigantic budget cuts, principal turnover, mural gets a mask
Berkeley school news — in brief.
New mural is a timeline of South Berkeley, from the Ohlone to the present day
Berkeley’s newest mural, a three-year collaboration overseen by artist, educator and activist Edythe Boone, was unveiled on Ashby Avenue Saturday.
How Quirky is Berkeley? The rising star of muralist Angel Jesus Perez
Angel Jesus Perez, whose latest work, “Displacement of Beauty and Migration of Gentrification,” is on Alcatraz, is a bright addition to our city’s cadre of muralists.
Muralist Juana Alicia one of two Berkeley artists who may design a feminist license plate
Proceeds from the license plate, pending state approval, would support a California reproductive health program.
Berkeley and Oakland reap rewards of Bay Area Mural Festival
BAMFest brought together 25 master muralists and 20 at-risk youth culminating in the creation of 13 murals along the Berkeley-Oakland border.
How Quirky is Berkeley? New murals, 2017 edition
Murals are a fixture of Berkeley, but they come and go. Here is a selection that appeared last year and thus far in 2017.
South Berkeley residents aim to preserve history with art
A group of South Berkeley residents hope a new mural will encompass the past, present and future of South Berkeley.
