LE MUR Luxembourg | Ville de Luxembourg

Introduction

Inspired by the "MUR Oberkampf" in Paris, where more than 300 artists have left their mark over the years, and following on from the graffiti project at the ventilation tower at Place Guillaume II, "LE MUR LUXEMBOURG" features temporary works of graffiti and street art in a range of styles on its 30 m² urban canvas.

Rue du Fort Neipperg

The LE MUR Luxembourg urban art project was launched in March 2022, in collaboration with the non-profit organisation I Love Graffiti, and no fewer than 13 spray can masters have left their mark on the gable wall of 23, Rue du Fort Neipperg.

New location in Rue du St-Esprit

Due to the extension of the Rocade building, LE MUR was moved to a new location in Ville Haute, where it now occupies the façade of the Lëtzebuerg City Museum at 14, rue du St-Esprit. The new location of the "Modulable - Urbain – Réactif" (MUR) concept is expected to unlock new potential for the LE MUR Luxembourg urban art project, while providing it with a home in the heart of the city centre.

^{Project initiated by I Love Graffiti ASBL, with the support of the City of Luxembourg.}

Artist currently featured

Galleta Maria

For the March edition of LE MUR Luxembourg, I Love Graffiti asbl and the City are pleased to invite the Spanish artist Galleta Maria to take over the façade of the Lëtzebuerg City Museum with an original artwork.

Galleta Maria, born María Martínez Nicolás, is a Spanish artist and illustrator based in Valencia. She holds a degree in fine arts from the Polytechnic University of Valencia and has been active in graffiti and muralism for more than seventeen years. She also works in illustration, concept art, and comics.

Her work centers on corporeality, spatial relationships, and dialogue with places and communities. Each piece is closely tied to its environment, giving her work both a nuanced and context-specific dimension.

Galleta Maria has taken part in numerous festivals, including Hola Utopía, Més Que Murs, Muro Crítico and Dones de Ciència, and has collaborated with various cultural institutions and organisations. She produces both large-scale murals and smaller works, all while maintaining a distinctive and recognisable visual identity.