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Sy'Ana "Cookie" Trippeton, a student artist with Mural Arts' Art Education program, interviews Mural Arts Philadelphia Executive Director Jane Golden.

Construction of Style is a collaborative outdoor exhibition exploring the development of the modern graffiti artform and paying homage to a crew of pioneering Philadelphia graffiti writers, including Cornbread, Cool Earl, Tity, Sub, Cone ICP, and Lewis. The exhibition features work designed by Dawud Anyabwile (BrothaMan Comics), Sew SM, Imse, Saoka, Distort BAMC, Esteme, Busta, Rew, Diana Gonzalez, Efrain Herrera, and Kien Nguyen. Professor Amina Tawasil of Columbia University's School of Anthropology, whose ethnographic field work focuses on graffiti writers in Philadelphia, New York City, and urban New Jersey, also created a guided audio tour meant to be experienced while standing in front of each piece. The tour is the product of in-depth interviews exploring each artists' graffiti journey, design process, and reflections on the finished work.

Construction of Style is a collaborative outdoor exhibition exploring the development of the modern graffiti artform and paying homage to a crew of pioneering Philadelphia graffiti writers, including Cornbread, Cool Earl, Tity, Sub, Cone ICP, and Lewis. The exhibition features work designed by Dawud Anyabwile (BrothaMan Comics), Sew SM, Imse, Saoka, Distort BAMC, Esteme, Busta, Rew, Diana Gonzalez, Efrain Herrera, and Kien Nguyen. Professor Amina Tawasil of Columbia University's School of Anthropology, whose ethnographic field work focuses on graffiti writers in Philadelphia, New York City, and urban New Jersey, also created a guided audio tour meant to be experienced while standing in front of each piece. The tour is the product of in-depth interviews exploring each artists' graffiti journey, design process, and reflections on the finished work.

Construction of Style is a collaborative outdoor exhibition exploring the development of the modern graffiti artform and paying homage to a crew of pioneering Philadelphia graffiti writers, including Cornbread, Cool Earl, Tity, Sub, Cone ICP, and Lewis. The exhibition features work designed by Dawud Anyabwile (BrothaMan Comics), Sew SM, Imse, Saoka, Distort BAMC, Esteme, Busta, Rew, Diana Gonzalez, Efrain Herrera, and Kien Nguyen. Professor Amina Tawasil of Columbia University's School of Anthropology, whose ethnographic field work focuses on graffiti writers in Philadelphia, New York City, and urban New Jersey, also created a guided audio tour meant to be experienced while standing in front of each piece. The tour is the product of in-depth interviews exploring each artists' graffiti journey, design process, and reflections on the finished work.

Construction of Style is a collaborative outdoor exhibition exploring the development of the modern graffiti artform and paying homage to a crew of pioneering Philadelphia graffiti writers, including Cornbread, Cool Earl, Tity, Sub, Cone ICP, and Lewis. The exhibition features work designed by Dawud Anyabwile (BrothaMan Comics), Sew SM, Imse, Saoka, Distort BAMC, Esteme, Busta, Rew, Diana Gonzalez, Efrain Herrera, and Kien Nguyen. Professor Amina Tawasil of Columbia University's School of Anthropology, whose ethnographic field work focuses on graffiti writers in Philadelphia, New York City, and urban New Jersey, also created a guided audio tour meant to be experienced while standing in front of each piece. The tour is the product of in-depth interviews exploring each artists' graffiti journey, design process, and reflections on the finished work.

Construction of Style is a collaborative outdoor exhibition exploring the development of the modern graffiti artform and paying homage to a crew of pioneering Philadelphia graffiti writers, including Cornbread, Cool Earl, Tity, Sub, Cone ICP, and Lewis. The exhibition features work designed by Dawud Anyabwile (BrothaMan Comics), Sew SM, Imse, Saoka, Distort BAMC, Esteme, Busta, Rew, Diana Gonzalez, Efrain Herrera, and Kien Nguyen. Professor Amina Tawasil of Columbia University's School of Anthropology, whose ethnographic field work focuses on graffiti writers in Philadelphia, New York City, and urban New Jersey, also created a guided audio tour meant to be experienced while standing in front of each piece. The tour is the product of in-depth interviews exploring each artists' graffiti journey, design process, and reflections on the finished work.

Construction of Style is a collaborative outdoor exhibition exploring the development of the modern graffiti artform and paying homage to a crew of pioneering Philadelphia graffiti writers, including Cornbread, Cool Earl, Tity, Sub, Cone ICP, and Lewis. The exhibition features work designed by Dawud Anyabwile (BrothaMan Comics), Sew SM, Imse, Saoka, Distort BAMC, Esteme, Busta, Rew, Diana Gonzalez, Efrain Herrera, and Kien Nguyen. Professor Amina Tawasil of Columbia University's School of Anthropology, whose ethnographic field work focuses on graffiti writers in Philadelphia, New York City, and urban New Jersey, also created a guided audio tour meant to be experienced while standing in front of each piece. The tour is the product of in-depth interviews exploring each artists' graffiti journey, design process, and reflections on the finished work.

Matthew Raghunauth is a queer, Philadelphia- based artist of Indo-Caribbean descent. Through abstract portraiture, he explores broader themes of nostalgia, memory, and loss. In this conversation, Mural Arts project manager and curator of our ongoing Flower Show projects, Conrad Benner joins Matthew for a conversation about his 2026 Flower Show mural, "Sugar, Sweat & Soil."

Richie Wild Lopez is a queer Puerto Rican textile artist based in Philadelphia. His practice is rooted in traditional weaving and embroidery techniques, shaped by the knowledge and generosity shared with him by many women in the craft. In this conversation, Mural Arts project manager and curator of our ongoing Flower Show projects, Conrad Benner joins Richie for a conversation about his 2026 Flower Show mural, "Shared Soil, Many Roots."

Miranda Lopez is a self-taught textile artist with over six years of experience, creating 2D textile works on wooden surfaces that explore sacred narratives, storytelling, and emotional expression. In this conversation, Mural Arts project manager and curator of our ongoing Flower Show projects, Conrad Benner joins Miranda for a conversation about his 2026 Flower Show mural, "Supper's Holdup : Of Olive, Wheat, and Flax."

Eustace Mamba is an artist whose practice spans painting, textiles, sculpture, photography, and sewn mixed media. In this conversation, Mural Arts project manager and curator of our ongoing Flower Show projects, Conrad Benner joins Eustace for a conversation about his 2026 Flower Show mural, "Life Is a Coloring Book: Past, Present, Future."

That's a wrap on our Artist Appreciation Month Live Artist Talk with members of our 2025 Black Fellowship Cohort — @taylored__faces, @jollivierre, and @zakiamichelle. We explored their journeys, practices, and the power of creating a vibe while building a tribe. ✨ Today's exchange was a reminder that art not only tells our stories but also grounds us in community and vision for what's ahead. Be sure to visit muralarts.org to explore the full 2025 Black Fellowship Cohort and stay connected with their work.

Mural Arts Live: Artist Talk Series, we spoke with Community Impact Regulator @jacenbowman about community, collaboration, and art — all while sharing laughs and keeping it real. From creative gems to real talk about legacy, identity, and the power of showing up fully, Jacen delivered with heart, clarity, and authenticity.

Black resilience, community, and the power of affirmations—tonight's Mural Arts: Live Artist Talk with @afromationavenue was one for the books! ✨ From the meaning behind their work to the impact it's making, they dropped nothing but gems! Tune in to this inspiring conversation hosted by our Digital Content Creator and Strategist, Dominique Smack, as Brittni Jennings and Kristin Kelly share why this work is so meaningful to them, what they're currently listening to and the hopes for their project in the future.

We kicked off this year's Mural Arts Live: Artist Talk Series with an inspiring conversation featuring Tai Corriente Baucom! From personal experiences to creative gems and advice for the next generation of artists, this talk is packed with insight you don't want to miss. Hit play and soak it all in!