"The Murals Digitisation and Engagement Programme has recorded more than 6,600 works, bringing the total number of outdoor public artworks catalogued on the organisation's online database to more than 21,000."
"Approximately 19% of the works are commemorative, marking events including sporting triumphs and moments of collective mourning, while 23% feature animals and 11% reference local heritage."
"While murals in the UK still depict more named men than women, they offer greater diversity than public sculpture, frequently representing individuals from the Global South and community leaders."
"The initiative relies heavily on a network of around 90 public art volunteers, enhancing the documentation and engagement with public art across the UK."
Art UK has launched the Murals Digitisation and Engagement Programme, documenting over 6,600 murals and street artworks, totaling more than 21,000 in its database. Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the project spans the UK from Orkney to Cornwall, capturing a range of artworks from medieval to contemporary. Approximately 19% of the works are commemorative, while others address themes like climate change and social cohesion. The initiative involves around 90 public art volunteers, enhancing the representation of diverse communities in public art.
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