A misconception about the desert is that it is devoid of color. Not only is this disproven in the Sonoran Desert’s flora and fauna, Tucson’s artists also refute this. Tucson’s streets are adorned with murals from local artists, each telling its own story.
These five murals by local artists are a few great examples of this creativity and colorfulness.
“Martin Drug Co” by Jessica Gonzales was painted in 2017 and continues to sit on display on East Congress Street at the Playground Bar & Lounge. Gonzales, a prominent muralist in Tucson, has also painted murals across the city on businesses like Hotel McCoy and The Loft Cinema.
