Street Art & Murals: Public Narratives Come Alive

Kolkata’s walls are now loud with colour and conscience. Areas like Hindustan Park, Jadavpur, and Rajabazar are transforming into open-air galleries. Street artists are using walls to narrate local histories, protest politics, celebrate icons like Tagore or Satyajit Ray, and even honour everyday heroes. The Kolkata Street Art Festival and several independent art collectives are driving this mural movement, reclaiming public space for visual storytelling. These murals are not just decorative—they’re disruptive, often confronting social issues, gender rights, and climate change.