What We Know About The Loop's New Mural, Which Will Be Unveiled Tomorrow

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Shoppers who flock to The Loop's stretch of retail chains may be in for a surprise tomorrow, when a brand new mural debuts on the Century Building at 202 S State Street.

Chicagoist has a few details about the work of art: According to the site, the work was commissioned by the Chicago Loop Alliance and was done by Noah MacMillan. It is meant to conjure, "a surreal parade winding through downtown Chicago, in which colorful sea-creature floats appear to swim through the streets." The mural is said to embody the relationship between the people and the government.
· New Loop Mural: A Sea Animal Float Parade [Chicagoist]