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BBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Mural designed 'to bring a smile' to Leicester approved
Plans for a mural celebrating the "rich" heritage of Hindu people in part of Leicester have been given the City Council has approved proposals from Inspirate for artwork showcasing a dancing tiger on the Doncaster Road substation in Belgrave, which faces Melton Road, also known as the Golden to planning documents, the proposed design would include a QR code which would link to a website that provides information about the mural and its connection to said the proposed mural had been "sensitively designed" and would incorporate "traditional motifs" as well as "vibrant colours". Documents added: "The design aims to bring the streetscape to life and showcases a dancing Leicester tiger as a symbol of civic and cultural pride to create a joyful, happy and colourful design that brings a smile and laugh to people said the proposed mural would be painted and finished with a waterproof coating to ensure it lasts a minimum of 10 years.
France 24
6 days ago
- Science
- France 24
🌟The Bright Side: 3,000-year-old mural depicting fish, stars and plants discovered in Peru
Peruvian archaeologists announced on Tuesday that they had discovered a pre-Hispanic mural dating back more than 3,000 years in the north of the country. The work was discovered inside a temple at the Huaca Yolanda archaeological site, around 580 km north of the Peruvian capital, Lima. Ana Cecilia Mauricio, director of the excavations at the site and a researcher at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, told AFP that the sculpture"has characteristics that are unique in Peruvian archaeology." The mural, more than five metres long and two metres high, depicts fish, stars, fishing nets and plants. "We had never before found iconography or drawings of this type," explained Mauricio. "This discovery (...) reveals the historical and cultural wealth of the Peruvian people," she added. The mural's good state of conservation is due to it having been buried by the same people who constructed it, to build another space on top – a common practice among ancient Peruvian civilisations. "Although more excavations are needed to know the full dimensions of the wall, there is a very good chance that not only the wall, but the entire environment where it is located is intact, ' explained the archaeologist to Peru's News Agency Andina.
CTV News
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Wîhkwêntôwin unveils mural celebrating Indigenous roots and community unity
Artist Kayla Bellerose speaks at her mural unveiling in Wîhkwêntôwin on July 12, 2025. (Alberta Native News/Jeremy Appel)
CBC
22-07-2025
- General
- CBC
Mural replaces graffiti in one Whitehorse back alley
It's just like many back alleys in Whitehorse these days, full of trash cans, blooming fireweed, and some grafitti. Now it's being transformed by a mural.
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Artists behind Dudley's Sam Allardyce mural are 'glad the big man loved it'
The mystery surrounding a Sam Allardyce mural in Dudley town centre has been solved as two artists have come forward to claim credit. Dion Kitson and Adam Wynn collaborate on the 'Really Big Sam' piece which featured the former England boss tucking into a bag of orange chips. Big Sam was a fan of the work and said he was "absolutely privileged" to be honoured in his hometown, adding: "I think it was a very good likeness." READ MORE: 'I almost died in childbirth - my boyfriend kissed me and knew something was really wrong' In a video message shared with ITV News, Allardyce joked: "Chips look a bit hot, but I really enjoyed seeing it. "Whoever did it, thank you very much." The mural - and other bizarre artwork - appeared in the town last week, but the artists only revealed themselves on Sunday, July 20. In a joint Instagram post, they clubbed together footage from ITV News and a clip showing the mural being pasted onto the wall in Union Street. Passers-by were also caught on camera as they snapped pictures of the finished product. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dion Kitson (@dionkitson) The video was captioned: "Dion Kitson x Adam Wynn created the mural dedicated to Sam Allardyce in Dudley town centre. We're glad the big man loved it." The duo were now selling A3 prints, which they have signed and dated, for £50. Other artwork that appeared in the town centre last week included a 'Beware of the Cob' piece, which appeared around the corner from the Allardyce mural on High Street. The humorous artwork was plastered on a boarded up store next to The Full Moon pub. Another appeared on Castle Street - opposite Sofi's Plaice chip shop - showing bags of chips lying on a sunbed dubbed 'The Orange Chip Maker 3000'. While it is likely the duo were also behind these pieces, they have not officially claimed responsibility.
