In Philadelphia, if you don’t find at least one vibrant color mural, it’s difficult to walk around the city.

Therefore, it is not surprising that Philly was voted the “Top Ten Best Street Art Cities”. USA Today Annual Ranking, And places like Houston and Miami.

Have thousand Mural Arts Philadelphia commissioned the organization of color murals scattered throughout the city. The organization originally launched an anti-graffiti movement in 1984 to enhance the capabilities of professional artists by showing their talents to the city.

Since its establishment, more than 3,600 public murals have been created in Philadelphia, most of which are still visible today.

Although there seems to be an endless library of art in the city, here are some of the latest murals to be added to the city’s collection:

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“We did it” by Symone Salib and Letisha Bindu Golafaie can be found on No. 13 and Arch Street.

“We did it”

13th and Arch Street by Symone Salib and Letisha Bindu Golafaie

This mural was created to commemorate Philadelphia’s resilient organizers who improved the community. It depicts Rashid Ajamu (Phreedom Jawn), Letitia Gorafi, Leon Samantha Reese Robertson, Nikki Grant and Nerini Gap.

“This mural is about showing up for the community. It is about gatherings, working for mutual assistance, hope and most importantly, raising funds for community care,” According to mural art.

Steve Weinik Photography/Mural

Russel Craig’s “Crown” is located in Thomas Paine Plaza.

“crown”

Thomas Paine Square, Russel Craig

The mural was unveiled earlier this month in response to protests against police brutality and the struggle to stop systemic racism and inequality in the summer of 2020.

“crown“” is a reimagined version of Eugène Delacroix’s “Freedom to Lead the People”, set in Philadelphia. It incorporates modern images of black life issues movement and marches, and references the COVID-19 pandemic.

Steve Weinik Photography/Mural

“Floating Dogwood” by Michele Tremblay and Polly Apfelbaum can be found at 1102 Chestnut Street.

“Floating Dogwood”

1102 Chestnut St., authors Michele Tremblay and Polly Apfelbaum

The mural was inspired by the experience of artist Michele Tremblay in the anti-cancer cancer ward.

“Those in the tumor ward are not allowed to put flowers, so the artist hopes to provide them with beauty in different ways,” according to Mural Art. “The mural contains ladybugs hidden everywhere, so that people who have been hospitalized for a long time are constantly involved; when they check it every day, they can find new images in it.”

Steve Weinik Photography/Mural

“This Deep Desire” by Danny Simmons and Gabe Tiberino can be found at 5604 North Marvin Street.

“This deep desire”

5604 North Marvin Street designed by Danny Simmons and Gabe Tiberino

This mural was created by the collage “This Deep Desire”, it yearns for attachments that can be rooted in the past or hidden history, Mural art said.

“Although this desire can be found in everyone around the world, African Americans now attach great importance to their connection with Africa as their motherland, especially at this moment of “black life”, but these lives are still very important. Important, even if they are on the African continent and their people, their history is involuntarily separated from their country.” These artists said on the mural art website.

In order to find more artworks in the city, Mural Art Company provides Tools on the website Find artwork near you.

Residents and visitors can ride Scavengers searching for murals near the Northern Free Zone The same is true in Philadelphia. The game starts on Friday and lasts until July 5.

There is also Mural Mile, which leads pedestrians through a guided walking tour of the city podcast.

In order to nominate the nomination of the top city for street art, a team of art experts worked with the 10Best editorial team. Among them, the top 10 winners are ranked by popular vote.

The ten best street art cities in USA Today are:

Oklahoma City-Oklahoma

Cincinnati-Ohio

Richmond-Virginia

Houston, Texas

Philadelphia-Pennsylvania

Reno-Nevada

Detroit-Michigan

Miami, Florida

Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.

Baltimore-Maryland

This is not the first time Philadelphia has been named the number one street art figure.This Huffington Post ranks in Philadelphia As one of the best cities in the country to find murals.