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Wide Open Walls


Muralism derives its distinction as an art form from its lack of isolation. Rather than facing the confines of a canvas, which can receive the same perception regardless of its placement, a mural is rooted in its spot. Its size and position within the face of a community makes it a unique aspect of that …

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The famed street artist and graphic designer Shepard Fairey has unveiled a 15-story mural for the Wide Open Walls Festival that features an image of Johnny Cash. Painted on the side of the Residence Inn by Marriott in downtown Sacramento, it is Fairey’s largest on display in California.  The mural is the third installment of …

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