Marsa Mina murals - in pictures

  • A mural by Tony Martin, known by his artist name Toons One, at Marsa Mina in Abu Dhabi. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
    A mural by Tony Martin, known by his artist name Toons One, at Marsa Mina in Abu Dhabi. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
  • The mural project spans runs for than 1,100 metres near Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal in Mina Zayed.
    The mural project spans runs for than 1,100 metres near Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal in Mina Zayed.
  • A falcon by Talal Shehab.
    A falcon by Talal Shehab.
  • Detail from a mural by @UAE_Graffiti_Artists inspired by work by Piet Mondrian.
    Detail from a mural by @UAE_Graffiti_Artists inspired by work by Piet Mondrian.
  • Horses by Malak Gallery.
    Horses by Malak Gallery.
  • A cat by Malak Gallery.
    A cat by Malak Gallery.
  • Wildlife by Malak Gallery.
    Wildlife by Malak Gallery.
  • The themes and ideas of the paintings are inspired by different cultures.
    The themes and ideas of the paintings are inspired by different cultures.
  • Various techniques and schools of art are on display, from abstract to realism, impressionism to modern art and calligraphy to symbolism.
    Various techniques and schools of art are on display, from abstract to realism, impressionism to modern art and calligraphy to symbolism.
  • Mural by Fatima Al Hammadi, who supervised the mural project.
    Mural by Fatima Al Hammadi, who supervised the mural project.
  • A piece by Tony Martin, also known as Toons One.
    A piece by Tony Martin, also known as Toons One.
  • 'Noodles' by Maddy Butcher, whose subjects are two pupils on the autism spectrum.
    'Noodles' by Maddy Butcher, whose subjects are two pupils on the autism spectrum.
  • The second portrait by Maddy Butcher.
    The second portrait by Maddy Butcher.
  • A mural of an Emirati man by @UAE_Graffiti_Artist.
    A mural of an Emirati man by @UAE_Graffiti_Artist.
  • Artists of several nationalities were involved.
    Artists of several nationalities were involved.
  • The work was done at night to avoid the heat of the sun.
    The work was done at night to avoid the heat of the sun.
  • A woman in an abaya by Malak Gallery.
    A woman in an abaya by Malak Gallery.
  • A smiling camel.
    A smiling camel.
  • A giant turtle.
    A giant turtle.
  • Work by Jassim Al Maqabi.
    Work by Jassim Al Maqabi.
  • A painting by Bokbok Cruz.
    A painting by Bokbok Cruz.
  • A butterfly by @melancholyarmy.
    A butterfly by @melancholyarmy.
  • A portrait by @UAE_Graffiti_Artist.
    A portrait by @UAE_Graffiti_Artist.
  • Eyes at street level gaze out at passersby.
    Eyes at street level gaze out at passersby.
  • A painting by @wesal1979.
    A painting by @wesal1979.
  • An eye by Fatima Al Hammadi.
    An eye by Fatima Al Hammadi.
  • Man and beast by @amani.lens.
    Man and beast by @amani.lens.
  • Tony Martin's work.
    Tony Martin's work.
  • Another detail from a piece inspired by Piet Mondrian.
    Another detail from a piece inspired by Piet Mondrian.