Humanities Kansas "If These Walls Could Talk?" by Dave Loewenstein

Murals seem to be nearly everywhere in Kansas towns, both big and small. However, it’s not a new tradition! From the iconic John Steuart Curry murals in the state’s capitol to the frescoes of Jean Charlot in Atchison, and the many murals by artists commissioned as part of the New Deal, murals have long graced our public spaces. 

This talk will explore the artists, meanings, and impetus behind the state’s rich collection of public murals, and how they reflect an image of who we are as Kansans. Dave Loewenstein is a muralist, printmaker, arts organizer, and co-author of Kansas Murals: A Traveler’s Guide. In addition to his more than twenty public works of art in Kansas, Loewenstein’s murals can be found across the United States, Northern Ireland, South Korea, and Brazil.

“If These Walls Could Talk” is part of Humanities Kansas's Speakers Bureau, featuring humanities-based presentations designed to share stories that inspire, spark conversations that inform, and generate insights that strengthen civic engagement.