Put on your mask and go check out these Houston murals!

Pooja Lodhia Image
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
New map pinpoints Houston's most Insta-worthy murals!
Looking for something fun to do while social distancing? Use this new mural map to pinpoint the best and brightest murals in Houston where you can take photos!

HOUSTON, TX (KTRK) -- If you're looking for something fun to do while social distancing, why not check out the art around you?

Houston has more than 1000 murals around the city.

The owners of UP Art Studio in downtown Houston are creating a mural map, so Houstonians can drive around and take photos with artwork.

"All of the information that I have received has been from others. Mural hunters, artists, management districts," explained UP Art Studio co-owner Elia Quiles.

SEE ALSO: Houston muralist's amazing chalk art inspires amid pandemic

Houston muralist Anat Ronen collaborated with artists around the country to create an amazing tribute to front line heroes.

Visitors will be able to focus on different neighborhoods of interest, then click on locations to learn more about artwork and artists.

"In the recent years, it was all about Instagram, colorful, happy stuff. You know, angel wings and hearts and etc," explained artist Mr. D 1987. "In the last six months, with everything that's happened, I think people's emotions are running really high and people are actually painting things that are more meaningful."

SEE ALSO: 'Hey y'all': Check out these 6 new murals in downtown Houston

The map goes LIVE on July 15th here: HoustonMuralMap.com