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Asphalt Art Gallery

Explore images and videos of our Asphalt Art Initiative projects


The City of Colima, Mexico, transformed a key intersection with vibrant curb extensions, reducing unsafe traffic speeds by 22%. Learn more about this project. Learn more about this project.

Asphalt Art Colima Before After Comparison
Asphalt Art Colima Before After Comparison
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The City of Glasgow, Scotland, commissioned artist Gabriela Marcella to reimagine the forgotten space at the entrance to Anderston Station, a major commuter hub and the nexus of major bike and pedestrian routes underneath an imposing highway bridge. Learn more about this project.

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The City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, introduced artful structural changes to a confusing five-way intersection in the Cabbage Hill neighborhood, creating a space that is easier to safely navigate for pedestrians, bikers, and cars. Learn more about this project.

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The City of Tirana, Albania, used asphalt art to expand the sidewalk on all four sides of a city block containing four schools, creating a unified walking and recreational space for students and neighborhood residents. Learn more about this project.

Asphalt Art Before Tirana, Albania
Asphalt Art Before Tirana, Albania
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Credit: Simon Battisti

The City of Reno, Nevada, transformed 18,000 square feet of underutilized concrete into a revitalized event plaza, made vibrant and welcoming by artist Brad Carney’s “Locomotion” mural. Learn more about this project.

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To view additional before & after transformations from other projects, visit our projects page.


Learn more about the projects featured in the videos below.


Learn more about the projects featured in the images below.


For inspiration and tips for the creation of art on roadways and public places, download the Bloomberg Associates Asphalt Art Guide which features successful plaza and roadway art activations around the world, as well as key steps for developing such projects.

Asphalt Art Guide