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  • About
    • History of East End
    • Explore Places
    • Cultural District
    • Blog
  • Events
    • Fall in Love with East End
  • Stories
    • The Laurenzo Family
    • The Morales Family
  • Explore Public Art
    • About Murals Project
    • Sign Up for Tour Info
    • By Artist
      • Mark DeLeon
      • Floyd Mendoza
      • Jessica Rice
      • Hannah Bull
      • Kill Joy
      • Cease Martinez
      • Jatziri Barron
    • Murales en español

Month: July 2018

What Do Hip-Hop and Visual Arts Have in Common? The Story of One of Houston’s Most Notable Muralists

Mario E. Figueroa, Jr. better known as GONZO247 is an accomplished and self-taught artist born and raised in Houston, Texas. He lives and works in East End Houston where he has been inspired to create some of the most notable murals in the city. His artistic talent that combines hip-hop culture and visual arts has given him a reputation within the local art community. This is his story.

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Your guide to family-friendly Independence Day 2018 activities around Houston, courtesy of Visit Houston.

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