Energizing the visual landscape since 1968, New York City's
community murals beautify, educate, protest, celebrate, and often
motivate residents to action. Collaborations between artists and
neighborhood groups, these painted walls reflect the social,
cultural, and political climate of their times.
The result of six years of research and hundreds of interviews,
"On the Wall" brings to light murals that were hitherto "lost" to
history or unknown outside their immediate surroundings.
Documenting six chronological periods, the book highlights
significant murals and introduces the artists and sponsors that
created them. In relating the many fascinating stories behind the
murals, the authors describe the interactions between artists and
residents--including the controversies that have led to the
destruction of several notable murals.
"On the Wall" gathers together 150 color images and offers an
aesthetic perspective on New York's community murals in a lively
and perceptive history.
Janet Braun-Reinitz, a painter and community muralist, is the
president of Artmakers Inc. and coauthor, with Rochelle Shicoff, of
"The Mural Book: A Practical Guide for Educators." Jane Weissman, a
writer and public relations professional, has been a participating
artist and project director of several Artmakers murals. Amy
Goodman is the host and executive producer of Pacifica Radio's
"Democracy Now " Denis Moynihan is outreach director of "Democracy
Now " Timothy W. Drescher is an independent mural historian and
photographer and the author of "San Francisco Bay Area Murals:
Communities Create Their Muses, 1904-1997."
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