Though new urban development is changing the face of historically black North Nashville, artists are using street art to reflect the social issues unique to their community. The Frist Art Museum is shining a light on some of the neighborhood’s artists with Murals of North Nashville Now, an exhibition of eight new works that stretches through the long hallway of the Conte Community Arts Gallery. Curated by Katie Delmez, the exhibition’s 8-by-12-foot murals are cathartic expressions of the neighborhood’s past, present and future. The exhibition features work by Brandon Donahue, Elisheba Israel Mrozik, Omari Booker, Xavier Payne, LeXander Bryant, Norf Art Collective and teens from the McGruder Social Practice Artist Residency. ERICA CICCARONE
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Murals of North Nashville Now at the Frist Art Museum
"Fly," Norf Art Collective Photo: LeXander Bryant
