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Barrio Viejo Mural Archive
Documenting 60 years of community murals before they disappear.
Tucson, Arizona
Started 2022-01
4 contributors
Progress
55%
About This Project
A living archive of murals, painted walls, and public art in Tucson's Barrio Viejo neighborhood — one of the oldest continuously inhabited urban areas in the US. Marcus Webb leads the documentation effort, combining high-resolution photography, oral history interviews with artists and residents, and hand-printed archival reproductions.
Documented Impact
147 murals documented. 34 oral history interviews recorded. 12 archival print editions produced and sold to fund ongoing work.
Tags
muralsoral historyTucsonurban heritageprintmaking
Project Details
LocationTucson, Arizona
RegionGlobally Trading
CategoryCultural Memory
StatusActive
Started2022-01
Contributors
- Marcus Webb (lead artist)
- Barrio Viejo Neighborhood Association
- University of Arizona Special Collections
- Pima County Arts Commission