Birmingham Alabama murals — Iconic mural on 1st Avenue North and 39th Street near the Birmingham Water Works

Yesterday, Marcus Fetch, the Birmingham artist of the murals that were mysteriously defaced in January, released photos of the newly restored murals on his Facebook page.

Only days after the three murals in the Avondale (at MELT) and Woodlawn neighborhoods and 1st Avenue North and 39th Street location were vandalized, fundraisers were being held to restore them.

Check out Bham Now story: Mural Artist of vandalized works speaks out

According to figures obtained by Bham Now at least $4500 was raised to bring back the murals.

Here is a breakdown of the gifts that were made since February 20th.

$800 through website with Create Bham
$3700 through Melt Fundraiser.

Blank Space Birmingham has also been supporting and facilitating the restoration of the murals. Here is a note on social media they posted soon after the murals were defaced outlining their efforts.

From Marcus Fetch’s Facebook page, here are close up photos of the restored murals. And we must say they look better than ever.