These Stunning Murals Are Shouting Out the Influential Women of Newark

There are a dozen gorgeous faces lining the streets of Newark in this series of murals

RACHEL FAWN ALBAN / The Golden Life

It’s Women’s History Month, and Newark is celebrating influential females in the city’s history with a new mural project.

Members of Project For Empty Space unveiled a multi-façade mural installation by artists Armisey Smith and Rachel Alban that highlights the role of Black and Brown women in the Brick City.

RACHEL FAWN ALBAN / Adele Rae Hayes Harris in front of her portrait

The project came together after the two artists hosted a free artmaking workshop in the spring of 2023 that invited women and girls of all ages to participate in creating art.

RACHEL FAWN ALBAN / Rocio Magana, Luna Garcia, Lola Garcia, Itzel Garcia

Golden Life lies between the intersection of Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd and the Route 280 off-ramp; it’s one of the busiest highways in the area so be sure to take time to take in these stunning works of art.

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