as in frescoes
a usually large painting that is done directly on the surface of a wall
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Recent Examples of murals
The nine murals — completed in October — were commissioned by University of Illinois Chicago’s MEC Lab for macroscale ecology and conservation.
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Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Kimya downstairs has a series of Roberto Ruspoli wall murals that meander into a rose pink marble bathroom.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
In contemporary journalism, visual art also includes textiles, photography, film, graffiti or murals, mixed media works, and conceptual and performance art.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
Wander the quaint downtown, check out the murals and outdoor sculptures, and browse independent shops selling antiques, jewelry, chocolate, ice cream, and more.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
As of the end of 2025, the walls of Atlanta feature more than 2,000 murals and sanctioned graffiti pieces.
—Arthur Rudick, AJC.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The dining rooms lean hard into an ’80s-meets-diner aesthetic with neon accents, colorful murals, throwback playlists and a playful irreverence that matches its menu.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
The investment in Point Breeze led to new benches and bike racks as well as a pocket park with murals, picnic tables and planters.
—Bill Seiders, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
In addition to artist Julie Engelmann’s project at the Oakland Ice Center, there are at least two other prominent murals honoring 2026 Olympic double gold medalist Liu.
—Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Kimya downstairs has a series of Roberto Ruspoli wall murals that meander into a rose pink marble bathroom.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
In contemporary journalism, visual art also includes textiles, photography, film, graffiti or murals, mixed media works, and conceptual and performance art.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
Wander the quaint downtown, check out the murals and outdoor sculptures, and browse independent shops selling antiques, jewelry, chocolate, ice cream, and more.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
As of the end of 2025, the walls of Atlanta feature more than 2,000 murals and sanctioned graffiti pieces.
—Arthur Rudick, AJC.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The dining rooms lean hard into an ’80s-meets-diner aesthetic with neon accents, colorful murals, throwback playlists and a playful irreverence that matches its menu.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
The investment in Point Breeze led to new benches and bike racks as well as a pocket park with murals, picnic tables and planters.
—Bill Seiders, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
In addition to artist Julie Engelmann’s project at the Oakland Ice Center, there are at least two other prominent murals honoring 2026 Olympic double gold medalist Liu.
—Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for murals
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Drawn from the museum’s founding collection, the exhibitions aim trace the evolution of human culture through storytelling, from ancient sculptures of gods and goddesses to Renaissance paintings to photographs, comics, and modern cinema, including props and costumes from the Lucas Archives.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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One of New York’s oldest and most esteemed commercial galleries, Knoedler closed down in 2011 amid allegations of profiting from forgeries of paintings by Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko and others.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The curators Christine Riding and Lucy Bamford have brought together ten canvases that were originally shown in London between 1765 and 1773—the pieces thanks to which, during his mid-thirties, the North Midlands artist first secured a national reputation.—
Julian Bell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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While some canvases feature just fencing and textile patterns, others incorporate hands and figures, sometimes in vulnerable moments.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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To showcase the distinct regions each rover is exploring, NASA recently shared dueling panoramas composed from hundreds of photos taken between the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Get skyline panoramas from One World Observatory, the tallest tower in the country, built where the original World Trade Center stood.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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Harsh or foaming cleansers strip away natural oils that mature skin needs to stay plump, and without those oils, fine lines look deeper and more pronounced.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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Harsh cleansers strip the skin of natural oils, and that loss of moisture can make fine lines look deeper and more pronounced.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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