Atlanta Is Beautiful Unveiled

"Atlanta is Beautiful" Unveiled

The Mercedes-Benz Stadium Art Committee has commissioned a new piece that has been added to the extensive Art Collection at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The artwork, titled “Atlanta is Beautiful” and created by renowned artist Mr. Brainwash, will be one of the most visible and prominent pieces in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Art Collection. It will be viewed by hundreds of thousands of people each year and will be one of the first visual images they see when they enter the stadium.

“Atlanta is Beautiful” was carefully curated and intentionally built for the space above Fox Bro’s BBQ concession stand, a prominent location in the stadium.  The artist was specifically selected to create a piece that would evoke emotion of a connected city past, present and future. It was important that fans and visitors that come to Mercedes-Benz Stadium feel an instant connection to the city when they enter the building, as Mercedes-Benz Stadium unites the city through sports, entertainment, and culture.

The piece features prominent Atlanta figures such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, John Lewis, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, Andrew Young, Arthur Blank, Bernie Marcus, and Hank Aaron. It also includes significant Atlanta landmarks like the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, The State Capitol, Fox Theater, Ponce City Market, Piedmont Park, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and the Varsity.

About the Artist:

For more than a decade, Thierry Guetta, under his moniker, Mr. Brainwash, has been pushing the envelope of contemporary art. The orchestrated collision of street art and pop art has been his balancing act. Mr. Brainwash rocked the art world with his innovative and fearless style. He uses elements from pop art’s past and the raw components of his street art beginnings to create larger-than-life exhibitions and collaborations.

Mr. Brainwash’s imaginative construction of gallery exhibitions and art shows throughout the world has continued to attract the attention of critics and celebrities alike. Navigating between worlds of film, celebrity culture, music, and sports, Mr. Brainwash has designed album covers for Madonna, Rick Ross, and KYGO. His artwork was featured in films and television productions such as Molly’s Game, Billions, Shameless, and the Kardashians. Mr. Brainwash’s talents are showcased in creative partnerships with powerhouse brands like Hublot, Coca Cola, and Marvel Comics creator Stan Lee. He also collaborated with world known soccer player Pelé, who joined the artist in splattering paint on select artwork.

While undertaking worldwide solo exhibitions and residency at Art Basel each year, Mr. Brainwash creates opportunities to engage the public in the world of art. To that end, Mr. Brainwash has traveled across the globe for speaking engagements and seminars including addresses at UCLA, Columbia University and Semi Permanent, Australia’s largest creative conference.

Mr. Brainwash’s passion extends his commitment to giving back to the community. He continues to donate artwork in support of the Los Angeles LGBT center, created commemorative 9/11 murals to honor the victims, and partnered with Product RED to raise AIDS awareness. Mr. Brainwash also lends his yearly support to organizations such as the Prince’s Trust for the benefit of vulnerable youth. He met with former First Lady Michelle Obama in support of her organization, “Let Girls Learn” that helps adolescent girls attend and complete school.

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