UNBELIEVABLE: Akse | History Defined

Graffiti icon unveils Sam Ryder Eurovision mural at Manchester Airport

Akse, who painted the Rashford and Ian Curtis murals, is behind the art work

Manchester Evening News · May 9, 2023

Glasgow-born trailblazer honoured with giant new mural at London Euston

A mural has been unveiled for Glasgow-born trailblazer Karen Harrison, who suffered intense discrimination in the 1970s after becoming one of the UK's first female train drivers.

Glasgow Live · Jan 27, 2023

Euston Station mural celebrates pioneering female train driver in recruitment bid

Karen Harrison was the first woman to be accepted to train as a driver, and faced tough challenges when she started

Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2023

Outrage after iconic Ian Curtis mural is painted over with new advert for Aitch the rapper

"This should have been a tribute to a legend for as long as that building remained."

Manchester Evening News · Aug 16, 2022

The Mancunian Way: Ozone pollution episode

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Manchester Evening News · Jul 19, 2022

"At long last... recognition": Ian Curtis memorial unveiled in his hometown

A huge painting of Joy Division star Ian has been created by Manc street artist Akse

Manchester Evening News · Mar 27, 2022