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Monday, 7 April 2025

Monday Mural - Whale Shark

I love murals and street art. If you like murals or have a mural you'd like to post, this meme is for you.  Just follow the Linky steps below.  Once you start looking you will find murals everywhere.  The "Monday Mural" meme goes live on Monday at 12,01AM, Perth,Western Australian time. Be sure to link back to this blog and visit your fellow posters. Looking forward to your mural finds this week.  Thanks Sami 


Murals from our walk around Katara Cultural Village in Doha, Qatar, from our trip to Doha in December 2024.
This impressive whale shark mural by Argentine artist Martin Ron - "Ocean in the sky" - is located in Building 41.

Described as one of the best muralists in the world, Ron has to his credit two iconic murals both in Katara Cultural Village – a figure of the Oryx and the Whale Shark.

This mural raises awareness of the importance of protecting the marine environment from the dangers of pollution, with the whale shark ascending to the surface of the sea where it is confronted by plastic bags.

 










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46 comments:

  1. Neat whale! I also like the corner-mounted cube sculpture. We have a similar one here in Michigan that is at least 60 years old.It pivots around the mounting, and kids love it.
    Thanks for hosting… mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks Mae. I don't think this cube moves at all.

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  2. ...Sami, these are important murals, it's pass time to save the world. Thanks for hosting, enjoy your week.

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    1. So many disasters happening around the world, I do wonder if it can be saved at all? Thanks Tom

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  3. This is beautiful and one with an important message. If only our leaders would listen.

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    1. Thanks Sharon. True, world leaders need to care more about our world, but so all of us.

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  4. So beautiful. Wow.

    Have a fabulous day and week, Sami. ♥

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  5. Murales molto belli.Ti invito a visitare il mio blog.Olga

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  6. It's a huge mural and very well done.

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  7. Wow that whale is amazing.
    I enjoyed seeing your photographs.

    All the best Jan

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    1. Thank you Jan. Enjoy the rest of the week.

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  8. Wonderful use of the space and so painterly!

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  9. Murals with a marine message sounds like a good way to draw attention to the environment. Good work.

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  10. Such a beautiful message with an important point. Very nice. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.

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    1. Thank you Patrick, enjoy the rest of the week too.

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  11. Beautiful mural with a message.

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    1. Obrigada Pedro, boa semana para si tambem.

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  13. That Whale Shark looks amazing.

    Susan

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  14. Wow, a wonderful and important one. Well, plural!

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  15. This is a powerful and beautifully executed mural. Martin Ron’s ability to blend artistry with a meaningful environmental message is truly commendable. The depiction of the whale shark rising through the water, only to face pollution, offers a strong reminder of our responsibility to protect marine life. Thank you for sharing this remarkable piece. I shared a new post; you are invited to read: https://www.melodyjacob.com/2025/04/amazing-guidingcross-hoodie-testimony-faith-hope.html Thank you.

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  16. You saw so many wonderful murals on that trip, Sami. This one is special.

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    1. I didn't expect to see so many murals in Qatar, really surprised by the many murals we found. Thanks Pat

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  17. Martin Ron’s whale shark mural is both visually striking and deeply meaningful. The contrast between the beauty of the creature and the threat of pollution is powerfully portrayed. It's a reminder of the impact art can have in raising awareness and stirring reflection. I shared a new post; you are invited to read: https://www.melodyjacob.com/2025/04/amazing-guidingcross-hoodie-testimony-faith-hope.html Thank you.

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  18. Wonderful mural works, Great initiative.
    Thanks a lot for hosting. Greetings

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  19. I love the whale shark - we swam with them a few years back. Just beautiful!

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    1. How wonderful. I saw them when we visited the Philippines, but I didn't go in the water, just the rest of the family.

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  20. Excellent murals. There is way too much plastic used in packaging.

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  21. I especially love the fish mural. Or rather, the shark. Striking.

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    1. It's beautiful isn't it? Thanks Jeanie.

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