Monday, January 20, 2014

Monday Mural - Neglect

Andy | Monday, January 20, 2014 | Best Blogger Tips

Exterior wall mural titled "Passing Glances". Located at the corner of 308 Adelaide St. West, at Widmer St., in Toronto, Canada, painted in 1986 by muralist Bill Wrigley. The work is rapidly falling apart and fading away. The mural used to cover the entire wall but the lower half as been painted over. You can view the original here. I'm linking to Monday Mural.
Location: Entertainment District, Toronto, ON, Canada

17 comments:

  1. Billy Blue EyesJanuary 20, 2014 at 5:27 AM

    Thats sad, it should have been restored, it looked brilliant in the original

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  2. s.cJanuary 20, 2014 at 5:51 AM

    Nice mural. A pity that it is fading away. But yes who can and will provide restoration ?

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  3. VioletSkyJanuary 20, 2014 at 7:04 AM

    Until I checked the original, I didn't even recognize the streetcar! I think he should be commission to redo the wall.

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    1. AndyJanuary 20, 2014 at 7:16 AM

      The colours have faded so much. The streetcar is no longer red.

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  4. Tanya BreeseJanuary 20, 2014 at 9:57 AM

    oh it's too bad that it is not being kept up. i like the muted colors...just kind of blends in nicely!

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  5. JudyJanuary 20, 2014 at 10:35 AM

    Such a nice mural should be restored. I guess the part that is left would be hard to deface by taggers unless they bring a ladder.

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  6. Jackie McGuinnessJanuary 20, 2014 at 10:56 AM

    I worked in the Hyatt and often passed my this mural. I think I have a photo of the original as well.
    I'd like to see it redone.

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  7. John @ Beans and I on the LooseJanuary 20, 2014 at 11:07 AM

    A shame that such a wonderfully done piece is left to rot away.

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  8. EG CameraGirlJanuary 20, 2014 at 11:15 AM

    What a shame no one is taking care of it.

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  9. LouisetteJanuary 20, 2014 at 12:06 PM

    Wonderfull, will be restaured
    http://retriever-louisettesblogs.blogspot.be/2014/01/art-mural-sgraffite-et-fresques-trompe.html

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  10. LouisetteJanuary 20, 2014 at 12:07 PM

    Adorable , see links my blog, art mural all over world click in after banner

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  11. Pam January 20, 2014 at 12:12 PM

    Great that you included a link to the original. I was just thinking the other day how do they extend the life of murals?

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  12. KarlJanuary 20, 2014 at 3:15 PM

    Beautiful and nice mural, should really be restored, together with the whole house...

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  13. hamiltonJanuary 20, 2014 at 8:30 PM

    I wonder if the bottom half was in even worse shape than the top and that's why they painted over it? What a shame. I agree it should be redone (it seems this artists is still around?)

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  14. Linda W.January 20, 2014 at 8:54 PM

    Sad to see such nice murals fall into disrepair.

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  15. orvokkiJanuary 20, 2014 at 9:18 PM

    I do not understand why the mural is painted hide. it's a shame because irhe original was absolutely gorgeous.
    Fortunately this is left. And it is still beautiful.

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  16. Oakland Daily PhotoJanuary 22, 2014 at 8:17 PM

    It's a shame to see this mural in such a state. I imagine your weather takes a toll on all facades. Maybe in the ensuing years there have been developments in sealing wall paintings to help preserve them. Wonder what it would cost to restore what is left. Thanks for contributing to this week's Monday Mural.

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