Mural Hunting in Manly

Manly Mural
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Check out the murals displayed all over the artsy streets of Manly!

Aside from the popular surfing beaches found in Manly, locals and tourists will marvel at the great number of culturally significant artworks which have been gloriously displayed in various public locations. These artworks not only embellish and beautify the area, they also give it a unique character.  Serving as an inspiration to others of like-minded artistry, they showcase and express the uniqueness of Manly, its history, and its environmental heritage.

Among the eye-catching public art displays in Manly are the public murals found in cafes, restaurants, hotels, and on Market Lane and Manly Corso.

Manly Mural
Mural placed outside a cafe at Manly
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Manly Mural
Mural at Hotel Steyne in Manly
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Manly Mural
Mural inside a restaurant
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Still want to see more? Head on over to Market Lane to see Ruth Downes’ impressive mural featuring headlines of various events and issues of the community over past 80 years from The Manly Daily.

This mural was set up in order to revitalise Market Lane’s neglected laneway. It also cleverly disguises the patchwork of facades with panels of rich and vibrant colours that are highlighted from the black vertical and horizontal bars.

Manly Market Lane Mural
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Right across the lane is another set of mural from the Manly Market Lane Project. Painted on a giant canvas by different local artists, this mural is set to be changed every after few weeks. People are free to watch when new artists come in to paint in open air for this street mural. The mural is painted and styled uniquely every set-up and people are always look forward to seeing its final outcome revealed.

Manly Corso Mural
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In November 2018, the Manly Corso mural was set on a temporary display to cover hoardings during the reconstruction process of a particular retail building that is adjacent to St Matthew’s Church. The mural was created to provide an aesthetic Corso whilst the redevelopment is ongoing. This was also an opportunity for the Manly’s local artists to expound on their artistic expression in creating a mural that is in line with the spirit of Manly.

Who wouldn’t want to take snaps of these beautiful and creative murals? It can be hard to resist given its bright and vibrant colours set out on display. Don’t wait. Discover the different murals of Manly today!