112 Prince Street mural in 1974 (left) and during the current restoration project (right). Photos: CITYarts
October 19, 2023
Restoration of Richard Haas’ trompe-l’oeil mural in Soho begins
After years of deterioration, Richard Haas' iconic mural on the outside of a building in Soho will be restored. Painted in 1975, the five-story-high mural depicts a faux cast-iron facade painted to look like a continuation of the late 19th-century building at 112 Prince Street. Natural elements, time, and graffiti have made the mural unrecognizable, with the artwork almost completely faded. Work to bring the mural back to life began this week, with the project expected to be completed in November.
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