Austin Murals # 11 - Austintatious
by Allen Beatty
Title
Austin Murals # 11 - Austintatious
Artist
Allen Beatty
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
Considered to be an important part of Austin history. First painted in 1974 by artist/comedian/musician Kerry Awn and a few friends known collectively as the Austintatious Artists, the mural depicts highlights of Austin's history and culture. The mural was vandalized in 2014, but the original artists weren't ready to let their work fade into history just yet. They raised funds, rented a power washer and repainted the mural themselves. The mural serves as the backdrop for the 23rd Street Artists' Market, an outdoor area with booths selling locally made art, jewelry, clothing, leather goods and various oddities.
Located near the corner of 23rd Street and Guadalupe just across the street form the University of Texas campus. The colorful mural shows a bustling town beneath a clear blue sky surrounding Stephen F. Austin who is holding a few armadillos. The mural depicts the Texas Capitol, the UT Tower and the Ritz Theater, among other local sights
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May 3rd, 2019
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