# Mural art initiatives in Thessaloniki

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mural-art-initiatives-in-thessaloniki
> Updated: 2026-08-26T09:35:15.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Municipality of Thessaloniki has launched an initiative to establish an open registry and networking database for professional mural artists. This registry is intended to serve as a primary reference for future public art projects and visual interventions aimed at enhancing the city’s urban landscape.

In the Ano Poli district, residents have independently utilized mural art as a practical tool to combat property vandalism. Homeowners have commissioned specific artworks, such as a Japanese-themed mural by artist Suzzy Kamaliani, to deter graffiti and slogans. Previous local projects have reportedly been successful in preventing further vandalism on commissioned properties.

## Claims

- Artist Suzzy Kamaliani began her professional painting career in 2009. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Kamaliani created a mural featuring flower pots and colorful bougainvillea in Ano Poli in February. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The February mural has prevented further vandalism on that specific wall. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- A new mural features Japanese-themed imagery including Hokusai’s ‘The Great Wave off Kanagawa’. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Japanese-themed mural was commissioned by homeowners who love Japan. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Homeowners in Thessaloniki's Ano Poli are using murals to protect their houses from vandalism and graffiti. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Thessaloniki homeowners use murals to prevent house vandalism

Homeowners in Thessaloniki's Ano Poli are commissioning murals, including Japanese-themed art by Suzzy Kamaliani, to protect their houses from graffiti and vandalism.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thessaloniki-homeowners-use-murals-to-prevent-house-vandalism

### 2026-08-25: Municipality of Thessaloniki calls for mural artists to join new registry

The Municipality of Thessaloniki is creating an open registry for mural artists to facilitate future public art projects and urban landscape interventions between August and September 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/municipality-of-thessaloniki-calls-for-mural-artists-to-join-new-registry

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