The Murals of Philadelphia

Philadelphia murals
Jack Ramsdale

'Dr. J'
Artist: Kent Twitchell
The image of Julius Erving, the beloved star of the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team, was first painted onto parachute cloth panels, which were then adhered to the wall with acrylic gel.

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