Category: Murals

This mural was made to honor the women figure in our society, highlighting then Lourdes Del Río, a journalist originated from Añasco who has worked with Univision for more than 20 years where she served as a correspondent for the Nacional News in Miami. Del Rio has covered different events such as the presidential elections, the terrorist attacks of September 11th and the attack on the Pulse nightclub in Orlando. She was also the only Spanish-speaking journalist who was able to broadcast the devastation of Hurricane Katrina live. For the past 25 years, she has extensively reported on the immigration crisis inside and outside the United States, being the voice of millions of immigrants with and without documents. Currently, she broadcasts the podcast “En Positivo” in which she conducts interviews with personalities to provide the audience with keys to living a life with a positive outlook.

This magnificent mural presents various distinctive images and scenes from Del Rio’s life and career.

Located on Carr. 402 KM 2.0 right next to the Añasco Hospital. – Metro PR

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This mural is a commissioned work by the municipality, located in Añasco’s waterpark Castillo de Añasco. The design presents in its background, pieces of puzzles inspired by autism awareness and it contains the distinguished waves for which the pool is mainly known. Additionally, the name of the town was incorporated into the design, giving a big welcome to whoever visits.

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This mural was a private commission done by and for D’Coffee Shop, dedicated to the opening of their new facilities in the town of Mayagüez in Puerto Rico. It’s live colors emphasize the coffee plant and it’s red and ripe seeds, ready to be harvested, strained and served.

Located on Carr. #2 KM 149.5 Bo. Sabanetas in Mayagüez, P.R.

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This mural was an initiative by the muralist collective; sponsored by merchants of the area as well as independent donors of the organization. The same was painted on a wall in front of the Colegio Oscar Correa Agosto in Añasco, Puerto Rico. With the main purpose of rescuing the appearance of the structure’s façade; with the idea of incorporating the natural bushes above it into the design of the two character’s afro hair. Adopting this from similar murals done previously around the world; using it’s image to embellish the area and deconstruct common prejudices related to afro-descendant features.
Located on Carr. 109 K.M. 4 in Añasco, PR.

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This mural was a commission done by Mr. Ujaque, one of the community’s leaders, sponsored by various local merchants of the neighborhood of Corcovada in Añasco, Puerto Rico. It’s a simple representation of the Puerto Rican flag, which has become a popular symbol these past years for the people to feel more resilient and proud of where they come from.
Located in the Centro de Multiusos Corcovada in Añasco, PR.

 

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This mural was commissioned by the Centro de Multiusos Corcovada, sponsored by local merchants of the same community of Corcovada in Añasco, Puerto Rico. Painted on the face of the building which was rescued by and for the same community. Taking inspiration from the views of it’s panoramic valleys.

Located in the Centro de Multiusos Corcovada in Añasco, PR.

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This mural was a private commission done in someone’s residency in the urbanization of San Antonio of Añasco, Puerto Rico. Inspired on the variety of blue shades of a seaside landscape.

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This mural was a commission sponsored by other nonprofit organizations called Project Refuge and Islamic Relief from New York in the United States. It’s title translates to English as “together we are stronger”. Painted on one of the walls of what was before the Escuela S.U. Felipe Odiott Morales inside of the neighborhood of Playa in Añasco, Puerto Rico.

Located on PR-40, inside of Escuela S.U. Felipe Odiott Morales in Añasco, PR.

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This mural was a private commision done to honor the work done in sports for the community of Naranjo in the municipality of Moca, Puerto Rico, by Heriberto “John” Valentín Vale. Painted on the exterior of it’s baseball field recreational complex.

Located on the Centro Heriberto “John” Valentín Vale in Moca, PR.

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This mural was made to honor the legacy of the Puerto Rican artist Albert Rodríguez after his unexpected loss. As a part of an event organized by his dear friend Dedi Romero and the school program he worked for National Talent Academy of the municipality of Arecibo in Puerto Rico. Who organized the event and extended their invitation to the members of Ciudad Museo.

Located on the face of the National Talent Academy in Arecibo, PR.

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