A massive new mural popped up last summer in Downtown Anchorage.
It replaced an old piece of art called “Anchorage History,” which in spite of its intention, omitted the Alaskan part of Alaskan history, failing to incorporate any indigenous perspectives or elements at all.
The new piece was done by a Filipina-Athabaskan artist and infused the vibracy of many different Alaskan cultures and creatures, from a Yupik inua symbology to wild berries and salmon and caribou.
Wanting to go see the art led me to discover many other great pieces of street art around the center of Anchorage.