National Gallery launches a nationwide street mural project
The National Gallery has announced Murals reMastered, a major collaboration with Global Street Art that will transform iconic works from the gallery’s collection into giant street murals across cities in the UK.
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The first piece is a 40-metre reinterpretation of Henri Rousseau’s Surprised! (Tiger in a Tropical Storm) (1891), now on display in Camden, just steps from London Zoo, a location with 1.8 million visitors each month.
The project spans more than 700 years of art history, from medieval painting to modernism. Classical works are being translated into the language of contemporary street art, creating a dialogue between eras. The murals are produced by Global Street Art, one of Europe’s largest mural projects, with over 3,000 works to its name.
Confirmed future sites include Carnaby Street in central London, Claremont Park in Brent Cross Town, and popular shopping destinations across the country. Developers, local councils, and community groups are invited to get involved if provided the spaces are publicly accessible.
The initiative continues the gallery’s mission to take art beyond Trafalgar Square, building on earlier projects such as Art On Your Doorstep and touring exhibitions that brought masterpieces directly into communities.
Cover photo: © Global Street Art
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