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Art Belongs to Everyone

1

Every Wall a Canvas

Over 2,500 murals commissioned in post offices, schools, and public buildings across forty-eight states.

2

Employment, Not Charity

Ten thousand artists put to work at living wages during the worst economic crisis in a generation.

3

Designed for Distance

Every poster must read clearly across a subway platform. Three inks, bold shapes, nothing wasted.

4

A Public Visual Language

Geometric simplicity and flat color speak to every citizen, regardless of background or schooling.

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