Twenty artists are in the city to paint 20 murals as part of the Living Walls project . The artists aim to transform everyday surfaces into colorful spaces for storytelling . Two murals from last year sparked controversy and were covered . 'What we 're doing is extremely political ' As part of its conference , Living Walls hosts parties , lectures and a bike tour of the newly minted walls . Hide Caption 1 of 10 Photos:Photos: Art on walls around the world Art on walls around the world – It brings everything alive , '' says one neighbor .
Twenty artists are in the city to paint 20 murals as part of the Living Walls project . The artists aim to transform everyday surfaces into colorful spaces for storytelling . Two murals from last year sparked controversy and were covered . Hide Caption 1 of 10 Photos:Photos: Art on walls around the world Art on walls around the world – It brings everything alive , '' says one neighbor .