The captivating Taylor Swift mural in Germany has become a sensation among fans, who are eager to know its location and the artist behind it. The mural, which celebrates Swift’s influence, reflects the excitement and joy she brought to her German fans during her era performance in July.
So, where exactly is this iconic mural, and who created it? Here is everything you need to know.
Where is Taylor Swift’s mural?
Taylor Swift’s mural is located in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
Gelsenkirchen, which is located at the center of the Ruhr area, is a city that has a strong history of industrialization. It is also home to the soccer club FC Schalke 04. In 1928, the city merged with the sister cities of Buer and Gelsenkirchen-Horst. The city was named Gelsenkirchen-Buer until 1930, after which it was renamed to just Gelsenkirchen. It was a hub for coal mining and oil refining during the Nazi regime.
Taylor Swift held three concerts in Gelsenkirchen, Germany between July 17 and July 19. According to DPA International, Swift got other honors from Gelsenkirchen natives after her concerts in the area. These included renaming certain areas temporarily in her honor of her, like “Swiftkirchen” and a stone in Gelsenkirchen’s Walk of Fame.
Who painted Taylor Swift’s mural in Germany?
Taylor Swift’s mural in Gelsenkirchen, Germany was painted by local artist Beni Veltum and colleague Levin Tomala. Veltum told DPA International that he painted the mural as he wished to capture the “positive vibes” and “energy” in the city after being “infected by the euphoria” caused by Swift’s concerts.
According to DPA, the Taylor Swift mural has a height of 10 meters and a width of 5 meters. Veltum completed this painting last week after painting and drying for 10 days. “I had to drop everything and follow my intuition,” he said.
The final stretch of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is scheduled to begin on October 18, 2024, with three-day shows in Miami, New Orleans, and Indianapolis until November 3, 2024. Then between November 14, 2024 and December 8, 2024, she will perform in multiple venues in Toronto and Vancouver.