New Manhattan Mini Storage Mural Unveiled

Posted by Modern Storage Media on Sep 26, 2024 11:08:31 AM

Manhattan Mini Storage unveiled a new mural by artist Millo, curated and produced by nonprofit organization Street Art of Mankind, on September 23rd, 2024, at its 541 W 29^th St location. The mural was created to "highlight the importance of urban ecosystems and the urgent issue of climate change in support of the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration."

This mural is one of four created by Street Art for Mankind in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme, and the Javits Center as part of their Climate Action Outdoor Museum.

Speakers from the United Nations Environment Programme, Manhattan Mini Storage, Javits Center, and more attended the mural unveiling event on September 23rd.

Artist Millo painted the large urban ecosystems mural on Manhattan Mini Storage in 10 days.

Several New York City government officials and members of the United Nations were present at the unveiling ceremony, joining Manhattan Mini Storage, Millo, and Street Art for Mankind.

"A company rooted in New York, we understand the importance of standing up for our city's future." said Sarah Little, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Manhattan Mini Storage. "We believe in the power of art to inspire and unite people around critical issues like climate change. Partnering with Street Art for Mankind on this mural by Millo allows us to contribute to an important conversation while enhancing the vibrancy of our community."

"We hope this historic mural series will serve as a tangible symbol of climate optimism and action—a rallying cry to awaken the activist in all of us to fight for our beautiful planet. Why? Because climate action can't wait. While business leaders and political change-makers play a major role with policies, strategies, and funding behind closed doors, the true engine for change is the drive and action of the people. We need everyone on board to 'win the race'!" said Audrey and Thibault Decker, co-founders of Street Art for Mankind.

"It is the power of art that can move us from aspiration to action," said event speaker Maria Ivanova, Director School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs at Northeastern University, Boston, MA. "There is no better place than New York to bring art, and culture, and policy into action. Art is a manifestation of culture. Policy is a tool to make these manifestations sustainable."

Visitors are encouraged to stop by the mural and interact through their smartphone with the Street Art for Mankind's free mobile app, Behind the Wall^®. The app is available on the Play Store and App Store and functions as an audio guide, allowing the public to embark on an art walk through Hudson Yards as if they were in a museum. Users can listen to officials and experts discuss the issues at hand, hear artists speak about their work, and learn how they can take action to address these challenges. Visitors are also encouraged to share their visit to the mural on social media using the hashtag #climateactionmurals.

To learn more about Street Art for Mankind's outdoor museum visit: https://streetartmankind.org/climateactionnyc/