Lisa Marie’s DC Love mural is now a must-visit tourist stop in our nation’s capital. Just ask Lady Gaga. Thalhammer and her team hope to paint rainbow murals in all 50 U.S. states throughout 2023 and 2024 to “honor the beautiful diversity of our world and connect us through the power of public art.” Our region is lucky that this striking symbol now graces the entire height and length of Body Electric’s north wall. It’s sure to become a St. Pete touchstone. lisamariestudio.com

This article appears in Best of The Bay 2023.

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