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Futures Past and Present, Doncaster — 2021

Projects / Doncaster / 2021

Futures Past and Present

A large-scale mural created in Doncaster as part of Futures Past and Present, a public art project curated by Art of Protest Projects.

Futures Past and Present mural in Doncaster by THE POSTMAN

The programme brought together artists to explore themes of heritage, identity and the future of place through public artworks across the town.

Our approach focused on artists painting artists — a tribute to some of the figures who have shaped visual culture.

Making of Futures Past and Present mural in Doncaster
Painting process for Futures Past and Present mural in Doncaster
The work

The mural brought together a series of cultural icons we admire, including David Hockney, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol and Richard Hamilton, better known as Shadowman.

The piece explored influence and legacy — artists interpreting artists — and how creative identity carries forward across generations.

Reveal shot of Futures Past and Present mural in Doncaster
Why it mattered

Being part of a wider curated programme allowed the work to sit within a broader conversation about place, culture and identity.

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