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How the 42 Murals Project Originated

One of the most famous of the 42 murals in Deep Ellum is Beauty and The King, where artist Leighton Autrey blends femininity (represented by roses) and masculinity (represented by lions) to create a compelling Christian-inspired mural. Another impressive mural is the funky-colored Cosmic Journey, created by project collaborator and curator, Lesli Marshall. The Cosmic …

Introduction to the 42 Murals Project

To call Deep Ellum a historic region east of downtown Dallas would be an underestimation. A more proper name would be the most iconic district in Dallas. Deep Ellum is a quirky and lively district of restored buildings, featuring some of Dallas’ best street arts as well as fantastic apartments, tattoo parlors, specialty shopping, live …