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Monday, July 09, 2007

Business/Location: 7th and Chestnut Street Mural
Address: Chestnut St & S 7th St
City: Philadelphia
State: PA
Zip Code: 19106
Phone: n/a

Posted by:  Jason Villemez
Photo:  Jason Villemez
   7th and Chestnut Street Mural
I usually don’t take a second glance at murals. They’re great for the city, they’re a great way to cover up empty (often disgusting) blank walls, and they’re certainly unique. But one viewing is enough. Da Vinci they are not. This one, however, is a little different. It’s the only tile mosaic mural in Center City. I don’t find the subject matter particularly interesting, but I do admire the patience and precision it took to place every single one of those tiles. I do wish I could figure out what the girl is holding in her hand, though. A golden ball of hope? A giant, pimply peach? A leaf from the future? I don’t know.




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Submitted on: 7/7/2009 6:28:55 PM      
By: Ryan Derfler
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Comment: I'm sorry you don't take a 2nd glance at murals--I guess it's to be expected given all the other imagery we're bombarded with daily. Then again, it's really the stories behind the murals that, once you know them, help to paint the rich history of our great city and its cultures. I personally invite you and your editor colleagues on a complimentary mural tour to catch some of the finer details, just shoot me an email and I'll set it up: ryan.derfler@muralarts.org About the Da Vinci thing, did you know Philly is the Mural Capital of the World? We are recognized as such, not just because we have more than any other city, but also because many of our murals are widely considered to be gallery quality works of art, completed by internationally known artists. Kent Twitchel, Meg Saligman, Tom Wyland...to name a few. This mural is Legacy, perhaps the finest Lincoln tribute in the city. Made of 1 million pieces of Venician glass that were placed by city youth, the mural truly sparkles. You were close in guessing the mystery ball...it's actually a medallion that represents the central girl as a grown-up as well as her ancestors who survived the holocaust which claimed millions and to this day impacts the way each of us lives our lives. In closing, like I said, hit me up for that tour. And stay tuned because I've got some 'unconventional' tours (i.e. celeb guides, free beer, +more) coming down the pike that might entice even you on a tour... Best, Ryan Derfler Tour Manager


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