Brown vs Board of Education
BEYOND THE WALL
A closer look.
Details to notice. Connections to explore.
A landmark court case
The mural explores Brown v. Board of Education through children’s eyes.
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Kansas Murals directory record Based on the directory’s recorded details.A collective effort
The directory records 31 artists contributing to the project over several months.
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Kansas Murals directory record Based on the directory’s recorded details.Figures to find
Lady Liberty and Gandhi are among the figures described in the composition.
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Kansas Murals directory record Based on the directory’s recorded details.A Topeka setting
The directory places the mural at 315 SE 15th Street in Topeka.
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Description
A large, colorful outdoor mural celebrates Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, with everything from Lady Liberty to Gandhi. Thirty-one artists spent months creating the Brown v. Board of Education mural. It's extra large and colorful, covering the landmark case of education in this country through children's eyes.
Mural Address
315 SE 15th St, Topeka, KS, USA
Artist(s)
Michael Toombs (creative direction), contributing artists and community volunteers
315 SE 15th St, Topeka, KS, USA
