Monday, 16 February 2015

Redfern, mural

"Welcome to Redfern" is a mural on a former terrace house at The Block, on the corner of Caroline Street and Hugo Street, in the inner city suburb of Redfern. It was created in 2013 by Kamilaroi artist Reko Rennie along with young local artists, as a tribute to the neighbourhood's Aboriginal history, activism community and culture. The building was painted in large stripes using the colours of the Aboriginal flag and then embellished with paste-ups of local heroes. This terrace will eventually house a living museum of Redfern and The Block, which has played an important role in the life of Aboriginal peoples in Sydney.
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15 comments:

  1. GosiaMonday, 16 February 2015 at 00:12:00 GMT+11

    great mural..Greetings from the heart of Europe

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  2. MersadMonday, 16 February 2015 at 05:03:00 GMT+11

    I like the strong and bold colors.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  3. William KendallMonday, 16 February 2015 at 11:23:00 GMT+11

    Very colourful!

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  4. JoeMonday, 16 February 2015 at 17:00:00 GMT+11

    Oh my goodness ... where are my sunglasses. That sure is bright Jim.

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  5. Gemma WisemanMonday, 16 February 2015 at 19:32:00 GMT+11

    Wow. The stripe angles and the bold colours scream drama. Most impressive.

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  6. biebkriebelsMonday, 16 February 2015 at 22:02:00 GMT+11

    You can't miss this one when passing by, what a colours!

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  7. BeatrizMonday, 16 February 2015 at 22:10:00 GMT+11

    Very interesting!
    Certainly a good place to make a different shot!

    Hugs from Brazil

    Bia <°))))<

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  8. magiceyeTuesday, 17 February 2015 at 00:51:00 GMT+11

    This is lovely!

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  9. SmilingSallyTuesday, 17 February 2015 at 02:22:00 GMT+11

    Hi Jim,

    Interesting. Thanks.

    Happy Blue Monday!

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  10. AnnesphamilyTuesday, 17 February 2015 at 03:14:00 GMT+11

    Hi Jim, what bright and happy colors you have shared today! Always a great visit at your blog. Thank you and have a good week. Hope to you see around soon.

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  11. Gillena CoxTuesday, 17 February 2015 at 05:55:00 GMT+11

    lovely bright colours; have a good Monday

    much love...

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  12. RedPatTuesday, 17 February 2015 at 08:55:00 GMT+11

    It's wonderful, Jim!

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  13. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪Tuesday, 17 February 2015 at 11:14:00 GMT+11

    this block has nothing to do with home renovation show?

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    1. JimTuesday, 17 February 2015 at 22:55:00 GMT+11

      Definitely nothing to do with the reality television show. Click on the link in my post and you can read some of the history.

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  14. Oakland Daily PhotoWednesday, 18 February 2015 at 15:42:00 GMT+11

    Very dynamic image. It helps to have your explanation. Thanks for contributing to this week's Monday Mural.

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