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Atlanta artist, Girl Scouts transform 17th Street Bridge with mural celebrating 2026 FIFA World Cup
3+ hour, 24+ min ago (391+ words) April 10, 2026 / 1: 16 PM EDT / CBS Atlanta An Atlanta artist is transforming a well-known bridge into an inspirational new landmark. Miami-born Melissa Mitchell is a self-taught artist with an infectious personality reflected in her colorful and lifelike paintings found around Atlanta, a…...
Longtime journalist turned filmmaker says his Acadiana roots drive search for culture, beauty
5+ hour, 40+ min ago (849+ words) A still shot from "The Taste of Summer," a film by James Edmunds." A poster from "I know what you remember," a film by James Edmunds." James Edmunds has returned to creating short films, which have been exhibited in various…...
150-foot mural welcomes World Cup fans to Atlanta
23+ hour, 57+ min ago (48+ words) FOX 5 Atlanta Acclaimed artist Corey Barksdale is working to transform a local intersection in West Midtown ahead of the world cup. The massive mural celebrates the neighborhood's industrial roots and cultural legacy. Our Chris Rosenthal speaks with the artist....
Atlanta's mural project welcomes World Cup fans
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (108+ words) As the 2026 FIFA World Cup draws near, the City of Atlanta is transforming its skyline and streetscapes into a massive art gallery. Our Chris Rosenthal is live in Downtown where a new, towering mural is currently being painted to serve…...
Today in Street Art: Atlanta's secret murals
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (184+ words) Location: John Lewis Freedom Parkway, just west of the Beltline. See it on a map" Artist: Paper Frank (Frank Dunson) Location: 3116 Benjamin E. Mays Drive SW, Atlanta. Location: 512 Flat Shoals Ave. SE, Atlanta. Location: 780 Johnson Ferry Road NE, Atlanta. Location: 1776 Peachtree…...
Bone-like forms extend through F'M restaurant in Atlanta
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (770+ words) Sculptural plaster forms based on bone and tissue swoop over diners at this restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia, designed by Arcturis Square Feet Studio, Hand Studio and Grassfed Culture Hospitality. Named F'm after the Italo-Gaelic word for "smoke", the eatery is…...
Artist list for Counterpublic 2026 announced
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (261+ words) The full artist list for Counterpublic, the triennial exhibition based in St. Louis, Missouri, has been announced. The third edition, titled Coyote Time, will run from 12 September to 12 December and is curated by Stefanie Hessler, Jordan Carter, Raphael Fonseca, Nora…...
Louis Williams: Turning noise into clarity
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (99+ words) Professional Adviser Most of us have stood in front of an abstract painting and felt completely lost We want to understand what the artist intended Research shows that providing contextual information helps and can lead to greater aesthetic appreciation of…...
Exhibitions at High Museum on Tuesdays - Atlanta Today
3+ day, 50+ min ago (188+ words) Explore the museum's current exhibits, including works by Minnie Evans, Ralph Eugene Meatyard, and fashion designers Viktor & Rolf. Apr. 7, 2026 at 2: 00pm The High Museum's diverse programming highlights its commitment to showcasing both established and emerging artists across various disciplines. These exhibitions…...
Where From / Where To?
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (197+ words) Three artworks the first a collage featuring human figures, san, ocean, moon, buttefly wings, and text; them middle an abstract ink and watercolor in purples, blues, greens, pinks and oranges, the right artwork featuring an abstracted figure of a girl…...