Ian Curtis Mural

A mural paying tribute to music icon Ian Curtis was commissioned by Cheshire East Council for Macclesfield in 2022.

The painting has been created in Macclesfield by street artist Akse in memory of the frontman of Joy Division.

Akse, said he was “honoured” to be asked to create the artwork.

Cheshire East Council, who commissioned the project, said the mural “now has pride of place in the town centre”.

The mural, which is based on an original photograph taken by Kevin Cummins in 1979, has been painted on a building on Mill Street.