[PHOTOS] A look at 15+ of the newest murals around Birmingham

vote mural 2 [PHOTOS] A look at 15+ of the newest murals around Birmingham
One of my personal faves around town. Photo via Chaise Sanders for Bham Now

If you drive through Birmingham one thing is certain—the streets are decorated with pieces of art you may not even notice. Here are some of the most recent murals we’ve seen around town lately, including a 100-foot long piece in Selma. Which ones are your favorites?

1. Horse Pens 40 Revamp

horse pens 40 [PHOTOS] A look at 15+ of the newest murals around Birmingham
A revamp to an iconic billboard. Photo via @mammothmurals on Instagram

There’s a special story behind this billboard. Horse Pens 40 is a historic nature park with beautiful rock formations. Native Americans once lived here in the natural rock shelters and the park is home to ancient burial grounds of early inhabitants of the area.

While there, you’ll discover a sign that says “Leave nothing but footprints. Take nothing but pictures. Kill nothing but time.”

The Schultz family owns the property and invites you to come enjoy the natural beauty of Horse Pens 40. To hear more about the iconic sign’s revamp, here’s a short video.

2. “Coming Together” in Selma

Birmingham artist Trés Taylor invited the community of Selma to join him in creating a 100-foot mural. Think of it as a giant coloring book. The mural is called “Coming Together” and it was completed thanks to many helping hands, including the local police department, sheriff’s office, the 100 Black Men of Selma chapter and others within the Selma community.

3. Colorful cityscape at Fife’s

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Obsessed with this color palette. Photo via Chaise Sanders for Bham Now
  • Location: Fife’s Restaurant, 2321 4th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
  • Artist: Glendinning Johnston Paul | @gjp.art

4. “It’s Rad to Have You in Birmingham”

mural at monday night brewing
Talk about a mural that’s out of this world. Photo via Chaise Sanders for Bham Now
  • Location: Monday Night Brewing, 14 12th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Artist: Sean M. Gilder | @seanmgilder

5. Mayawell Goddess

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Meet Mayahuel, goddess of the agave plant. Photo via Mayawell Bar’s Facebook
  • Location: Mayawell Bar, 2900 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Artist: @magiccitymuralco

6. UAB Solar House

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You can find the coolest murals in places you least expect. Photo via Chaise Sanders for Bham Now
  • Location: Behind UAB’s Solar House, 1028 17th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Artist: Douglas Baulos, Izzy Looney and Hannah Slatsky | @doug_baulos + @ibnib + @littleleafcollector

7. Vote

vote mural [PHOTOS] A look at 15+ of the newest murals around Birmingham
Flex that right to vote! Photo via Chaise Sanders for Bham Now
  • Location: Side of EastWest, 2306 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203
  • Artist: Larry O. Gay | @larrylog

8. Voting is Voice

vote [PHOTOS] A look at 15+ of the newest murals around Birmingham
I hope you’re registered to vote…if you’re of age, of course. Photo via Chaise Sanders for Bham Now
  • Location: Side of Five Point South’s Jim n’ Nicks, 1908 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Artist: Yamilla Okubo | @jamillaokubo

9. Amazing Abstract

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IMPRESSIVE. Photo via @being2art’s Instagram
  • Location: The Painting Co., 5151 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242
  • Artist: @being2art

10. Kangaroo Jamz

kangaroo [PHOTOS] A look at 15+ of the newest murals around Birmingham
Who knew that an abandoned McDonald’s would be the perfect canvas. Photo via Chaise Sanders for Bham Now
  • Location: 2001 20th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35209
  • Artist: Dewon Moton | @easeful_essence

11. Good Vibes at Avondale Brewing Co.

Avondale Brewing Co. mural
Good vibes only—DUH! Photo via @sawyer_the_labpup on Instagram

12-15. 3rd Avenue North + California Fashion Mall

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Photo via Chaise Sanders for Bham Now
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Photo via Chaise Sanders for Bham Now
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Photo via Chaise Sanders for Bham Now

What’s your fave mural in Birmingham? Let us know on social @bhamnow + @now_bham on Twitter.

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