The city’s walls speak to you | Bengaluru News
In Bengaluru, where past and future constantly collide, the walls offer a visual pause, reminding us who we are and who we should be. More than just paint and decoration, street art is transforming the soul of the city.
Walls demanding change
Without using heavy words, the art urges kindness, courage and change. Over the years, public art has become a mirror depicting what’s often ignored in daily life
This is more than just a splash of colour on the walls, it’s a call for peace and choosing kindness over violence and conflict
A mural that urges people to have open conversations around periods calls out to end the shame and silence surrounding it
A person lies on a cylinder, showing the tough life that many face in the city
Public art meets people where they’re just existing. When people paint such stories, it’s not just about activism, it’s also about ownership
Bhoomika Ananth, a mural artist
A democratic medium of storytelling
A 2023 UNESCO report on urban culture stated that public art is one of the most accessible forms of civic engagement, especially in cities.
This mural created by an NGO showcase the lives of waste pickers and sanitation workers and aims to celebrate the efforts of those who keep the city clean
A tribute to some of the finest cricketers to have emerged from Karnataka, the murals also commemorate 51 years of Karnataka’s maiden Ranji Trophy triumph
Art in public spaces is for everyone that pulls them into a different world, even if for a moment and make them really think what’s the message behind the art
– Gurudas Shenoy, artist
The courage on the walls
Across the city, the walls have been turned into canvases honouring the leaders and the army and a tribute to their sacrifices and courage. These are gentle reminders that bravery is etched into the everyday lives.
When the city remembers
A mural art serving as a reminder of a time that changed the world. The Covid-19 chapter that was uncertain with immense of shared strength. A colourful portrayal of how people stand together in tough times and no one is ever truly alone.
A throwback to the days of masks, lockdowns, uncertainty and the will to keep going
We experience the world increasingly through images, especially on visual platforms and social media. Whether it’s news, events, or everyday moments, people seek out the visuals first. In this image-driven age, visual art has only grown stronger in its impact
Baadal Nanjundaswamy, visual artist
