THE ART WALK PROJECT

If you’re interested in Public Art, and looking to see something new there is probably no better neighborhood to get started than Central Square in Cambridge. Situated directly on the Redline, Central Square is known to be one of the more colourful neighborhoods in the Metro Boston area and has a long history of supporting creative expression in all its forms. With a series of murals and public art installations that date back decades, Central Square recently introduced a series of murals that are part of the Central Square Mural Project, which began in the fall of 2019 and coincided with the 10 year anniversary of “Graffitti Alley,” a.k.a. Modica Way, a local treasure and a Gram-able hot spot known for its vibrant and eccentric rotating gallery of wall and graffiti art.

Even with our lives upended by Covid, Central Square continues to be a vibrant neighborhood that supports new creative voices and community through the addition of new artwork. Some of the newest work is part of the “Speak Your Piece Campaign” designed to promote inclusion and embrace diversity through new public art pieces installed throughout the neighborhood. The truth is there is always new work being planned and installed. The murals feature a wide range of talents, subjects and locations, all are either on Mass Ave or Mass Ave adjacent, and when combined together they make for a fun and engaging afternoon for anyone who misses museum visits and is looking to get out and about, and maybe seek out something new.

Please keep in mind as you tour that the city is a busy place with people from all walks. It is up to you to be careful as you walk around. Please respect the neighborhood(s) and the people who live and work there, and have a safe visit.

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ART WALK STATS

Last Updated: March 19, 2024

Total Distance: approx 2 mi/3.2 Kilometers

Estimated Time: 45 minutes – 1:30 min

Neighborhood: Central Square, Cambridge.

Closest Subway: Redline, Central Square.

Food: For recommendations I suggest checking out Boston Eater

DISCLAIMER

I have taken every effort to provide the most accurate information in the content of this website site. You travel at your own risk so travel smart and travel safe. I am not liable for any losses or damage arising from the use of the information on this website nor can I be held responsible for any unforeseen situations that may arise while you are using the information provided. I in no way condone trespassing or the destruction of public or private property. I reserve the right to change and/or update the information as needed.  This project is for individual use only. Publication, or reproduction and/or distribution without permission by the creator is strictly prohibited and will be prosecuted. Any and all content included on this site is subject to copyright including written copy, images, graphics and maps. The Art Walk Project, all images and content © Julia Swanson, 2023. All rights reserved.

ART WORK LIST

Artist information, website, and IG handle included where available

1. “Series of Portraits” by @jesusmanuelart / Jesus Manuel, (Jesus Manuel Pizzarro website) .Utility Box in front of Cambridge City Hall at 795 Massachusetts Ave.
2. “Untitled” by @soleiarts / Emma Leavitt. In front of 1369, 757 Massachusetts Avenue
3. “Untitled” by @talbotsart / Michael Talbot, (www.talbotsart.com ) Utility Boxes in front of Pill Hardware, 743 Massachusetts Ave)
4. “Cambridge and Beyond” by @percyfortiniwright / Percy Fortini Wright, (percyfortiniwright.com) 743 Mass Ave. Above Pill Hardware
5. “Power” by @_lena_mac_ / Lena McaCarthy, Lena McCarthy This is behind Pandemonium Books and Games. Corner of Pleasant and Green Street 
6. “Untitled” @goldlemons / K Meyers (goldlemons.net) Utlility box at the corner of River St and Mass Ave
7. “Untitled Green Street Garage mural” by @vise_1_boston / Cedric Douglas and @julzroth .  Covers the entires side of the Garage at 260 Green Street 
8. “Dot Matrix” by Ed Andrews.  On the stairwell at the corner of Green Street and Pearl Street
9. “Untitled Central Square Public Library Mural” by @SilviaLopezChavez / Silvia Lopez Chavez (www.silvialopezchavez.com) at Green Street – Pearl Street
10. “Celebrating the Marshland”  Lilli Ann Rosenberg Mosaic, Central Sq Public Library, 45 Pearl St
11. “Tribute to the Civil Rights Movement” by John Powell, 2019
12. “Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.” Lilli Ann Rosenberg . 1985. Mosaic, Central Sq Public Library, Franklin St
13. “Untitled” Utility Box by @naijahnine / Naijah Nine (naijahnine.com) On the corner of Mass Ave and Brookline St
14. “Crosswinds” by Daniel Galvez  On the side of the Middle East, 472 Massachusetts Ave
15. “Nocturnal” by Artists at  artbioollaborative.com Corner of Brookline Street and Green Street)
16. “Diurnal” by the Artists at artbioollaborative.com Corner of Green Street and Brookline Street
17. “Untitled” @Vyalone On the corner of Pearl Street and Green Street  
18. “Series of three Firestation Planters” by @oh_sabeedee / Sabrina Dorsainvil, (sabrinadorsainvil.com)
19. “For Cambridge With Love from Nepal” by @Imagine876 / Sneha Shrestha, 2018 (www.imagine876.com)  Corner of Sidney Street and Mass Ave
20. “Belonging” by the Fearless Collective  Lafayette Park and Columbia Street
21. “Set me Free” & “Illuminated” by @rixyfz / Rixy Fernandez (www.rixyfz.com) & @rastagrandpa on Bishop Allen Drive and Main Street
22. “Set me Free” & “Illuminated” by @rastagrandpa / Sagie (rastagrandpa.com) & @rixyfz on Bishop Allen Drive and Main Street
23. “Minerva and the Muse” by @hueman_ / Alison Human, 2020 (www.huemannature.com )  
24. “Untitled” by @curtistic In the Alley Next to 907 Main 
25. “Central Square Cultural District” sign by Kenji Nakayama @needsignswillpaint 2018. (www.needsignswillpaint.com)
26. “Queendom” by @Marka27 / Victor Quiñonez (www.street-theory.com)  At approximately 581 Massave. Above building
27. Graffitti Alley – Aka “Modica Way” by Multiple Artists.  
28. “Breonna under the Stars” by Youth Artists at @caccambridge / The Community Art Center (www.communityartcenter.org)
29. The Potluck” by David Fichter / www.davidfichter.com  On the side of Hmart
30. “See Me” @mz.icar Next to H-Mart, behind blue pop up shops 
31. The Starlight – Performance Space.  Behind/Next to Hmart.  www.starlightsquare.org 
32. “Past, Present, Future” by @felipeortizart / Felipe Ortiz (www.felipeortiz.com) Corner of Norfolk Street and Mass Ave.
33. “The Teacher’s Home” by @calebneelonart / Caleb Neelon (www.calebneelon.com) On the other side of HMart. 
34. “View of Mass Ave Circa 1929” by @adam_oday / Adam O’Day (www.adamjoday.com) Essex Street and Mass Ave. 
35. “Faces” by Unknown. Utility Box at the corner of Mass ave and Essex Street. 
36. IDEO Building.  by @Eltono / Eltono (www.eltono.com) Exterior design of 80 Prospect Street

PHOTO GALLERY

This gallery is in approximate order.

The Central Square Art Walk, map and tour, is part of The Art Walk Project. All images and content © Julia Swanson, 2023. All rights reserved.