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Officials with Komatsu Mining Corp. announced the company’s plans to build a new state-of-the-art headquarters and manufacturing campus in Milwaukee – a project with the potential to create more than 400 jobs. With a 134-year history in Milwaukee, Komatsu is one of Wisconsin’s oldest employers. The company is making a long-term commitment to the region with the investment in a 2.5-million-square foot campus in Milwaukee Harbor District. “This is a win for the city, the state, our employees, customers and the community. Together we are investing in Milwaukee’s future as a manufacturing stronghold and valued employer,” said John Koetz,...

The strange story of artwork stolen from a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus shelter took an unusual twist when the unique piece was returned to where it had been stolen. Some individual placed the artwork back on the shelter on September 22, one day after the thief’s image was featured in local news reports. However, the art was damaged during its heist and will still need to be replaced. “Colorful Serape” by Gloria Ruiz-Santos, was first installed on the bus shelter at 6th Street and National Avenue on July 30. Her artwork is part of the popular and...

This work was one of three new murals installed at Black Cat Alley, as part of the Mural Festival that took place over the September 22 and 23 weekend. Ken Brown is a Milwaukee artist, educator and public speaker. “One word that describes the heart of my work is contrast,” said Brown. His work features stunning visual paradoxes of shape, form and color that challenge the eye. Extended CoveragePrevious Coverage© Photo Black Cat Alley hosts 2018 Mural Festival during Doors Open to welcome new artwork Ken Brown crafts metallic-shaped brush strokes to show “We Are One” David Najib Kasir...

This work was one of three new murals installed at Black Cat Alley, as part of the Mural Festival that took place over the September 22 and 23 weekend. David Najib Kasir is contemporary oil-painter living and working in Milwaukee. His work is comprised of personal narratives that surround the act of coming to terms with the challenges of family, life, love and loss. Extended CoveragePrevious Coverage© Photo Black Cat Alley hosts 2018 Mural Festival during Doors Open to welcome new artwork Ken Brown crafts metallic-shaped brush strokes to show “We Are One” David Najib Kasir geometrically styles a...

This work was one of three new murals installed at Black Cat Alley, as part of the Mural Festival that took place over the September 22 and 23 weekend. Byada Meredith, a Milwaukee resident, is originally from Thailand where she studied art at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology in Ladkrabang (Bangkok). She is an experienced muralist and much of her work is about navigating new spaces and experiences. Extended CoveragePrevious Coverage© Photo Black Cat Alley hosts 2018 Mural Festival during Doors Open to welcome new artwork Ken Brown crafts metallic-shaped brush strokes to show “We Are One” David Najib...

An investigation is underway into a daylight bus shelter heist recorded on video, and the art community has come together to work on replacing the stolen artwork with help from a personal donation from Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele. Just weeks after a one-of-a-kind artwork was put up on a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus shelter in the Walker’s Point neighborhood, a man tore down and stole the art. While police investigate the selfish crime, the Milwaukee art community is stepping up. “I’ve heard from many artists who are frustrated by what happened and are now offering to...