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▾ Marilyn Monroe
mural at the Arts and
Crafts Social Club in
Flagler Village.

▴ The official Visit Lauderdale
mural in FAT Village.

If you thought Fort Lauderdale
was only about the beaches and
nightlife, guess again! Near the
downtown area are a number of
communities brimming with local
art and culture.
When walking through FAT
Village, MASS District and other
sections of Flagler Village, you’ll
find extravagant paint and graffiti
on many walls and around virtually
every street corner. Business
buildings, storefronts and local
shops are all adorned with beautiful
murals that harmoniously articulate
the area’s personality in vibrant
style.
The murals are all publicly
accessible, and if you’re lucky, you
can even spot local artists adding
to the art in real time. Abstract
art, panoramic scenes, realism and
masterful color block designs are
scattered throughout, including
the new Visit Lauderdale mural
in FAT Village, all serving as a
reminder of how public art can play
a starring role in the production of a
community.

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