Mark Kennedy Honors Mark E Smith with Mosaic | Manchester News

Mark Kennedy is crafting a stunning new mosaic tribute to Mark E. Smith, The Fall’s legendary frontman, featuring Smith holding a buttercup under his chin — a candid moment captured in Heaton Park. This will be the third public artwork honoring Smith, following murals in Manchester’s Northern Quarter and a chip shop in Prestwich. The project, sparked by local media interest and championed by former councillor John Warmisham, who calls Smith “a pure underrated genius,” has full backing from Smith’s family and Salford City Council. Set to debut on the front of a building at Lower Broughton Road and Great Clowes Street — once home to the Oasis Aquarium — the seven-by-five-foot piece marks a poignant celebration as Salford commemorates its centenary. With Mayor Paul Dennett calling Smith a “real working-class hero,” this mosaic aims to draw global fans while honoring a musical icon deeply rooted in the city’s soul. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/26b96bac95570e67