- Detroit Industry Murals (Diego Rivera): Created in 1932–1933 by Diego Rivera, these frescoes in the Detroit Institute of Arts’ Rivera Court depict workers at Ford’s River Rouge Plant, showcasing industrial and social themes. Best photographed from the centre of Rivera Court, capturing the north wall’s intricate details with the court’s architecture framing it.
- The Belt Murals: A collection of murals in a downtown alley by artists like Shepard Fairey and Tiff Massey, transforming the space with bold, colourful designs since 2014. Best photographed from the Library Street Collective entrance, capturing the murals under string lights with the alley’s urban vibe.
- Eastern Market Murals: A rotating series of murals painted annually by local and international artists, covering buildings with floral, cultural, and abstract designs in this historic market. Best photographed from Riopelle Street and Gratiot Avenue, framing the floral murals with market activity in the foreground.
- Illuminated Mural: A 125-foot-tall rainbow mural by Katie Craig on a New Center building, blending graffiti and colour field art, created in 2011 on an Albert Kahn-designed structure. Best photographed from East Grand Boulevard and Beaubien, shooting upwards to capture the mural’s full height against the sky.
- Power to the People: A mural by Hubert Massey on Woodward Avenue, depicting labour and social justice themes with bold figures, celebrating Detroit’s working-class history. Best photographed from across Woodward Avenue, capturing the mural’s scale with the cityscape as a backdrop.
- Ruth Ellis Alive!: A four-story mural by Ijania Cortez and Richard Wilson on the Ruth Ellis Clairmount Center, honouring LGBTQ activist Ruth Ellis with vibrant portraits, completed in 2021. Best photographed from Clairmount Avenue, capturing the mural’s towering portraits against the building’s facade.
- City Spirit (Hubbard Richard): Painted in 1979 by George Vargas and Martin Moreno in Southwest Detroit, this mural celebrates Chicano culture and community resilience with bold colours. Best photographed from the corner of Ste. Anne’s and Bagley, framing the mural with the surrounding urban context.
- Pan-African Mural (by Waleed Johnson): Located in Eastern Market, this mural features a Black woman with Pan-African flag colours, symbolising cultural pride and resistance, painted in 2020. Best photographed from Riopelle Street, capturing the mural with market stalls or street activity for vibrancy.
- Detroit Portrait Series (Tecumseh Mural): Part of a 2014 series by Nicole MacDonald on Grand River Avenue, this mural portrays Native American leader Tecumseh, honouring historical resistance. Best photographed from 5729 W. Grand River near I-94, capturing the mural with the urban corridor in the background.
- Cadillac & Fleetwood Memorial Project: Created in 1997 by young artists under Vito Valdez and Jim Puntigam in Southwest Detroit, this mural reflects community activism and cultural pride with vivid imagery. Best photographed from Cadillac Boulevard, capturing the mural with neighbourhood elements for context.
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