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Mural celebrating Mark E Smith unveiled in Salford
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A new ceramic and glass mural honoring Mark E Smith, the founder and frontman of the post-punk band The Fall, has been unveiled in his home city of Salford. Created by artist Mark Kennedy, the artwork is located at the junction of Lower Broughton Road and Great Clowes Street. The project received £6,000 towards materials from Salford City Council, and features a design based on a photograph of Smith holding a buttercup.
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- A ceramic and glass mural celebrating Mark E Smith has been unveiled in Salford.
- The artwork was created by public artist Mark Kennedy on a building at Lower Broughton Road and Great Clowes Street.
- The design is based on a photograph of Smith holding a buttercup beneath his chin in Heaton Park.
- Salford City Council contributed £6,000 towards the cost of materials for the project.
- Mark E Smith was the founder and frontman of The Fall and passed away in January 2018.