'Hi, How Are You' mural survives building demolition in Austin
TL;DR
The "Hi, How Are You" mural in Austin, Texas, created by artist and musician Daniel Johnston in 1993, remains standing despite the demolition of the building it was attached to. The nonprofit Hi, How Are You Project announced on Instagram that the mural will be preserved during the construction of a new student housing project by American Campus Communities. The mural features a creature named Jeremiah with the words "Hi, How Are You" above him and has become a cultural staple in the city.
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