Oprah Winfrey, inspiration behind Chicago's largest standalone mural

Saturday, August 29, 2020
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A mural featuring the likeness of talk show queen Oprah Winfrey is nearly complete in Chicago's West Loop.

It's expected to be the largest standalone mural in the city.
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It adorns the eastern street-level facade of Porte, a new two-tower rental community at 855 W. Madison Street.

Porte commissioned the mural from B Line Project, to celebrate the neighborhood's rich history, culture and diversity, a release said.

The hybrid mural was created by artists Shawn Michael Warren, Jane Barthes, Anna Murphy and Kalan Strauss.
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Once completed, the piece will span the entirety of Green Street from Madison to Monroe Streets.

An unveiling is scheduled for mid-September.
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