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Royal St. Charles Hotel is in the heart of New Orleans, walking distance from Audubon Insectarium and Lafayette Square. This hotel is within close proximity of Saenger Theatre and Joy Theater.
This ceramic tile mural on Rue Dom Pedro V in Vila Nova de Gaia caught my eye.
Could not make out the artist name inscribed lower right.
116th Street Subway Mural
From left, Duke Ellington, Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, Zora Neale Hurston and Alvin Ailey.
Far right: Thurgood Marshall, Marcus Garvey
Harlem
New York City
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Royal St. Charles Hotel is in the heart of New Orleans, walking distance from Audubon Insectarium and Lafayette Square. This hotel is within close proximity of Saenger Theatre and Joy Theater.
A sweeping view into the Chinatown–Rose Pak Station reveals one of the most distinctive public-art moments in San Francisco’s transit system. The arched concrete corridor frames a brilliant geometric tile installation that stretches across the far wall, forming a radiant mosaic of color, symmetry, and cultural resonance. Soft overhead lighting tracks the curve of the ceiling and falls evenly across the polished floor, allowing the tiled surface to become the visual anchor of the space. Reflections shimmer below the artwork, subtly doubling its pattern and giving the hallway a calm, almost meditative quality.
The tile composition itself is an intricate interplay of circular and petaled forms, echoing classical Chinese latticework, textile motifs, and the mathematical beauty of repeating geometry. Each tile quadrant introduces a new combination of color and pattern—some warm and earthy, others bright and playful, many referencing traditional Chinese decorative arts. Collectively they form an expansive tapestry that honors both the cultural history of the neighborhood and the contemporary design ambitions of the Central Subway project.
The Chinatown–Rose Pak Station was conceived not only as transportation infrastructure but as a celebration of community identity. Built deep beneath Stockton Street, the station is one of the most technically ambitious portions of the Central Subway, threading through dense urban layers while responding to a neighborhood defined by immigration, resilience, and continuity across generations. This particular corridor is a transitional space—neither platform nor street—but it carries the emotional weight of arrival. Commuters come through here on their way up into Chinatown’s street-level bustle, stepping from a serene, modernist tunnel into one of the city’s most historic and energetic districts.
The artwork reinforces that transition. The clean concrete envelope represents contemporary engineering, while the tile wall reintroduces ornament, cultural specificity, and a sense of handcrafted detail. It’s an intentional bridge between the present and the past, the subterranean quiet of the subway and the vibrancy of the neighborhood above. The installation also resonates with the station’s dedication to Rose Pak, the influential community advocate whose work shaped modern Chinatown and helped bring the Central Subway to life.
From a photographic standpoint, the symmetry of the frame highlights the corridor’s architectural precision. The centered perspective draws the viewer straight toward the art, while the smooth floor’s subtle reflections add visual depth. The absence of people emphasizes the station’s scale and the contemplative quality of the space—an unusual sense of stillness in a city that rarely pauses.
Pueblo Magico Zacatlán de las Manzanas (Zacatlán of the Apples), Puebla is noted for its extensive intricate tile mosaic murals.
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Created by local artists, the vibrant tile art depicts the town's history, biblical scenes, and the importance of the apple. to Zacatlán's economy.
The murals line residential streets between the center and Barranca de los Jilgueros, or "Goldfinches Canyon," a t mountain viewpoint near the town main plaza.
Our next visit (free entrance) was to Museo Nacional de las Culturas del Mundo (National Museum of World Cultures).
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A replica relief of a Winged Bull. The original is in the Loire Museum, Paris, France.
The figure of a bull was recurrent in the art of ancient Iran. It originates from the winged bull with humanhood of the Assyrian palaces
Some pieces have a human head symbolizing intelligence, a bull's body, symbolizing strength; and wings of an eagle to symbolize freedom.
Some replicas have the horns and the ears of a bull. The bull appears frequently in Mesopotamian art.
The National Museum of Cultures is one of five national museums of the National Institute of Anthropology and History, this is the only one in Mexico with the clear objective of bringing its visitors closer to the cultural diversity of the world.
The museum is housed in a colonial-era building that used to be the mint for making coins among other tenants.
The museum opened 05 December 1995.
A historic azulejo tiled mural on Traverssa do Hospital 1 rules over the horse-cart entrance of the early hospital.
Hospital Real de São José, dates to the Convent of Santo Antão-o-Novo. The hospital entrance door is surmounted by a decorative tile panel, from the beginning of the 18th century.
The street name comes from its proximity to the Hospital de S. José, which in 1755 was opened in the building that was the Convent and College of the Jesuits of Santo Antão-o-Novo.
The tiled panel represents Santo Antão, São João and São Domingos. The tunnel is the former Car(t) Door of the Royal Hospital of São José Armando Serôdio, in Lisbon of ancient times.
Travessa do Hospital (de São José) street appears in the Atlas of the Topographic Map of Lisbon, from 1858 under the name of Travessa da Porta do Carro de São José. The "car" in prior to 1858, is something that today we would call a cart, drawn by horses.
So a cart door (porta do carro) in the street name is the place itself.
Going up the road was an entrance to the Hospital de São José with the imposing tile panel overhead. It's a huge door and it doesn't go unnoticed.
The road today is named Real de São José.
Publix #215
4711 Babcock Street NE, Palm Bay, FL – Palm Bay Center
Opened 1979. Remodeled and expanded in the mid-1990’s.
Exterior view of the store. I have more exterior and interior pictures of this store that’ll I’ll be uploading to flickr in a few weeks, but today’s uploads are to commemorate the Publix tile murals. For more photos and information, you can read my post about the Publix tile murals here.
wondering how to put so many stories together without getting confused ;-) and by now i wish i knew how many ceramic tiles it takes to fill the whole wall...
the very nice mosaic tile mural by the same artist making the wood sculpture in the museum hall too that that i like a lot, a farther look can be found below in the first comment...
Charles M. Schulz Museum
santa rosa, california
may 2007
Pueblo Magico Zacatlán de las Manzanas (Zacatlán of the Apples), Puebla is noted for its extensive intricate tile mosaic murals.
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Created by local artists, the vibrant tile art depicts the town's history, biblical scenes, and the importance of the apple. to Zacatlán's economy.
The murals line residential streets between the center and Barranca de los Jilgueros, or "Goldfinches Canyon," a t mountain viewpoint near the town main plaza.
The tiles for this beautiful peacock fountain were made by Malibu Potteries, a ceramic tile manufacturer located on the Rancho Malibu.
The Rancho Malibu had been purchased in 1891 by Fredrick Hastings Rindge and his wife, May. The Rancho was a 22 mile slice of unspoilt paradise bounded by the Malibu Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.
In 1926, May Rindge stated the Malibu Potteries. She had discovered that the Rancho was rich in the natural resources, red and buff burning clays, needed to manufacture high-grade ceramic tile. The Potteries, carried a full line of tile for almost every architectural purpose, exterior and interior. The tiles of the Malibu Potteries are among the most beautiful, finely detailed, and well executed pieces of their kind ever manufactured locally. Their production was distinguished by the specialization in reproductions of European hand decorated tiles, specifically designs from the Islamic sacred art tradition of Saracen and Moorish decorative tile. The designs, inspired by Islamic craftsmen, consist of primarily abstract patterns and geometric forms including stylized plant forms. It is not generally known how the Potteries gained access to these designs. It seems that some designs were copied from books while some were obtained from people who traveled in Europe.
The tile was used extensively at the residence of May's daughter, Rhoda Rindge Adamson, for the Adamson Beach House. The architect for the beach house was Stiles Clements of Morgan , Walls and Clements. The Adamson House was designed in a Mediterranean style with authentic Moorish and Spanish details throughout. The house is a masterpiece in the use of architectural decorative tile, also custom-designed for this house. It is used on the exterior and interior and is the dominant motif of the building. It is used for floor coverings, wainscoting, fireplaces, wall and ceiling surfaces, outdoor terraces and fountains, built in benches, the swimming pool and bath house. The designs are numerous and exquisite in their detail, beauty, color, craftsmanship, and variety.
In 1968, the Adamson Beach House and 13 acres of gardens and beaches, now designated on the National Register of Historic Sites as well as the State Register of Historic Places, were acquired by the State of California to add to and expand Malibu Lagoon State Park. The Adamson Beach House serves as the greatest surviving testimony to the artistry of Malibu Potteries' dazzling production.
Multi colored 6x6 inch fused dichroic glass accent tile for swimming pool, fountains, backsplash, floor, bathroom, kitchen, and more. Uneek Glass Fusions. Custom sizes.
Western Dental & Orthodontics
7701 E. Broadway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ
All but one or two are signed but I couldn't make out the signatures. It appears that all were made in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
Publix #215
4711 Babcock Street NE, Palm Bay, FL – Palm Bay Center
Opened 1979. Remodeled and expanded in the mid-1990’s.
One of the two tile murals this store has. This fruit bowl mural is the baby of the two, and located to the right of the entrance. For more photos and information, you can read my post about the Publix tile murals here.
Tiled wall mural on the back side of Palácio Valenças with Sintra's Coat of Arms at 54 Rua. Visc. de Monserrate.
Publix #215
4711 Babcock Street NE, Palm Bay, FL – Palm Bay Center
Opened 1979. Remodeled and expanded in the mid-1990’s.
This is the other tile mural at this Publix store, located to the left of the entrance. This mural is huge! It was hard getting the whole thing to fit in one picture. The cornucopia theme, which you can see here, was the most common for these Publix murals. Unfortunately, that fire door had to be added right in the middle of this mural. For more photos and information, you can read my post about the Publix tile murals here.
A mural of Saint Francis of Assisi at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
This mosaic mural was the result of a collaborative project I facilitated at Elm Elementary School in Burr Ridge, IL that celebrates 50 years of educating children. Students, K-5, parents, teachers and artist created this 6' x 12' mosaic out of ceramic tile and student-made tiles/leaves in Spring, 2009. Bravo!! to all the Elm Community. Chris Zonta
4711 Babcock Street NE, Palm Bay, FL – Palm Bay Center
Opened 1979. Remodeled and expanded in the mid-1990’s.
Right half of the cornucopia mural, located to the left side of the entrance. For more photos and information, you can read my post about the Publix tile murals here.
Publix #215
4711 Babcock Street NE, Palm Bay, FL – Palm Bay Center
Opened 1979. Remodeled and expanded in the mid-1990’s.
Here are some better exterior photos of the Publix that supposedly wants to relocate over to the former Palm Bay Kmart site. While the exterior does look pretty dated for Publix, this store is still one of the few to have the awesome tile murals still intact!
Publix #215
4711 Babcock Street NE, Palm Bay, FL – Palm Bay Center
Opened 1979. Remodeled and expanded in the mid-1990’s.
Left half of the cornucopia mural, located to the left side of the entrance. For more photos and information, you can read my post about the Publix tile murals here.
for more info about the mural:
www.whitememorial.com/content/rebuilding/mural_photos.asp
Copyright held by original artist
Unfortunately, I double exposed this shot, or this would be a more vivid picture of this great public art piece.
Here's some info about the memorial:
"a memorial to the teenagers Sylvia Menendez and Carlos Hernandez who were killed in the park in 1997. The bench was built from cedar and melted guns by Peaceful Streets' John Ricker who turns the metal from melted guns into artwork. It rests on a dove-shaped, painted tile walk-way designed and produced by Susan Cervantes and her staff at Precita Eyes Mural Arts. Composed of 900 tiles relating to the couple's lives, the tiles were hand painted by people of every age from every part of the community"
Taken from SF Parks website:
www.sfneighborhoodparks.org/parkhistories/precitapark.html
Copyright held by original artist
Remember that tile mural with Ben Franklin and Philly landmarks that was in The Gallery for all those years? Well I just assumed it was destroyed when they started tearing apart the early-80s fantasy underground concourse connecting Market East “Jefferson” Station to 8th St PATCO/MFL through The Gallery. Turns out they saved and restored it. Now part of a newly refurbished concourse connecting the southern side of the Market St Concourse of The El to the giant concourse below Broad St. This new renovation of the Center City underground concourses is being dubbed “Downtown Link” for some reason; but just below the Wanamaker building is the first open section of these newly redesigned spaces, featuring the return of this epic mural.
Publix #215
4711 Babcock Street NE, Palm Bay, FL – Palm Bay Center
Opened 1979. Remodeled and expanded in the mid-1990’s.
The exterior of the Publix from a different angle.
This exquisite exterior mosaic tile was made by Malibu Potteries, a ceramic tile manufacturer located on the Rancho Malibu, in California.
The Rancho Malibu had been purchased in 1891 by Fredrick Hastings Rindge and his wife, May. The Rancho was a 22 mile slice of unspoilt paradise bounded by the Malibu Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.
In 1926, May Rindge stated the Malibu Potteries. She had discovered that the Rancho was rich in the natural resources, red and buff burning clays, needed to manufacture high-grade ceramic tile. The Potteries, carried a full line of tile for almost every architectural purpose, exterior and interior. The tiles of the Malibu Potteries are among the most beautiful, finely detailed, and well executed pieces of their kind ever manufactured locally. Their production was distinguished by the specialization in reproductions of European hand decorated tiles, specifically designs from the Islamic sacred art tradition of Saracen and Moorish decorative tile. The designs, inspired by Islamic craftsmen, consist of primarily abstract patterns and geometric forms including stylized plant forms. It is not generally known how the Potteries gained access to these designs. It seems that some designs were copied from books while some were obtained from people who traveled in Europe.
The tile was used extensively at the residence of May's daughter, Rhoda Rindge Adamson, for the Adamson Beach House. The architect for the beach house was Stiles Clements of Morgan , Walls and Clements. The Adamson House was designed in a Mediterranean style with authentic Moorish and Spanish details throughout. The house is a masterpiece in the use of architectural decorative tile, also custom-designed for this house. It is used on the exterior and interior and is the dominant motif of the building. It is used for floor coverings, wainscoting, fireplaces, wall and ceiling surfaces, outdoor terraces and fountains, built in benches, the swimming pool and bath house. The designs are numerous and exquisite in their detail, beauty, color, craftsmanship, and variety.
In 1968, the Adamson Beach House and 13 acres of gardens and beaches, now designated on the National Register of Historic Sites as well as the State Register of Historic Places, were acquired by the State of California to add to and expand Malibu Lagoon State Park. The Adamson Beach House serves as the greatest surviving testimony to the artistry of Malibu Potteries' dazzling production.
Oscar Niemeyer Museum. A strange, beautiful, powerful, lyrical composition. Curving ramps connect across pool to sculptural eye and to long low layered box. Sometimes referred to as the "Eye Museum" because of its signature form.
Kitchen backsplash tile mural on 6" ceramic tiles. Log on to www.tilemuralstore.com so see this scene of Amalfi on tiles plus many others. This tile mural for your kitchen backsplash can be purchased here www.tilemuralstore.com/products/Amalfi_Dia_Cappuccini_Til.... This tile mural is made from an original oil painting by classic artist Aagaard
This exquisite exterior mosaic tile was made by Malibu Potteries, a ceramic tile manufacturer located on the Rancho Malibu, in California.
The Rancho Malibu had been purchased in 1891 by Fredrick Hastings Rindge and his wife, May. The Rancho was a 22 mile slice of unspoilt paradise bounded by the Malibu Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.
In 1926, May Rindge stated the Malibu Potteries. She had discovered that the Rancho was rich in the natural resources, red and buff burning clays, needed to manufacture high-grade ceramic tile. The Potteries, carried a full line of tile for almost every architectural purpose, exterior and interior. The tiles of the Malibu Potteries are among the most beautiful, finely detailed, and well executed pieces of their kind ever manufactured locally. Their production was distinguished by the specialization in reproductions of European hand decorated tiles, specifically designs from the Islamic sacred art tradition of Saracen and Moorish decorative tile. The designs, inspired by Islamic craftsmen, consist of primarily abstract patterns and geometric forms including stylized plant forms. It is not generally known how the Potteries gained access to these designs. It seems that some designs were copied from books while some were obtained from people who traveled in Europe.
The tile was used extensively at the residence of May's daughter, Rhoda Rindge Adamson, for the Adamson Beach House. The architect for the beach house was Stiles Clements of Morgan , Walls and Clements. The Adamson House was designed in a Mediterranean style with authentic Moorish and Spanish details throughout. The house is a masterpiece in the use of architectural decorative tile, also custom-designed for this house. It is used on the exterior and interior and is the dominant motif of the building. It is used for floor coverings, wainscoting, fireplaces, wall and ceiling surfaces, outdoor terraces and fountains, built in benches, the swimming pool and bath house. The designs are numerous and exquisite in their detail, beauty, color, craftsmanship, and variety.
In 1968, the Adamson Beach House and 13 acres of gardens and beaches, now designated on the National Register of Historic Sites as well as the State Register of Historic Places, were acquired by the State of California to add to and expand Malibu Lagoon State Park. The Adamson Beach House serves as the greatest surviving testimony to the artistry of Malibu Potteries' dazzling production.
Kitchen backsplash tile mural on 6" ceramic tiles. Log on to www.tilemuralstore.com so see this classic fruit scene on tiles plus many others. This tile mural for your kitchen backsplash can be purchased here www.tilemuralstore.com/products/Antique_Still_Life_I_Tile.... This tile mural is made from an original oil painting by classic artist Corrado Pila