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Thursday’s Special: Urban Art

You don’t have to wait in lines or purchase tickets to see it. It is out there open to everybody and free and it changes the character of a town or at least some parts of it. It is called urban art and I love it.

If you want to join this challenge, link to this post and leave me your links in the comment section bellow. Happy Thursday!

Entries for this challenge include:

Here is a slideshow of participants’ entries.

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101 responses to “Thursday’s Special: Urban Art”

Debbie Smyth

March 10, 2016 at 12:18 am

I love it too, Paula. And that is a great piece – striking face, with a hat it seems

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1. Paula
  
  March 10, 2016 at 10:24 am
  
  Yes, that’s very clever to use the roof to create a hat illusion :). Thank you, Debbie. I’m glad you like it. It is just down the street from me.
  
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Dina

March 10, 2016 at 12:38 am

Lovely work and very artistic! 😊👍🏻

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1. Paula
  
  March 10, 2016 at 10:25 am
  
  Takk kjære.
  
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  1. Dina
    
    March 10, 2016 at 10:42 pm
    
    Bare hyggelig! 💕😊
    
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Adrian Evans Photographer

March 10, 2016 at 12:43 am

very nice, well spotted and captured 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  March 10, 2016 at 10:25 am
  
  Thanks very much, Adrian 🙂
  
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morselsandscraps

March 10, 2016 at 12:59 am

You’ve given me another theme to pursue when I go urban on Sunday! I love the way this one completely takes over its base building. And you have an owl too! I seem to remember you have an affinity with owls.

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1. Paula
  
  March 10, 2016 at 10:27 am
  
  I thought you were going tomorrow. Thank you for remembering, Meg. Owl is my totem animal. This is a gorgeous piece of street art in my neighbourhood.
  
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Eric Tonningsen

March 10, 2016 at 1:11 am

I especially appreciate that this artist chose to leave a few of the bricks exposed. Nice contrast!

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1. Paula
  
  March 10, 2016 at 10:31 am
  
  I love that detail too. The brick was already exposed this way, but I am very glad he did not spray over it 🙂
  
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Colline

March 10, 2016 at 3:56 am

This is lovely Paula. The artwork certainly enhances the surroundings.

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1. Paula
  
  March 10, 2016 at 10:34 am
  
  I wish we had more of those. Unfortunately the most graffiti still consist in meaningless and ugly scribbling on historic buildings, but when it is done on sheds or ugly walls by real street artists it is such a joy to watch. Then I feel like there are other people that love this town as much as I do 🙂
  
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  1. Colline
    
    March 10, 2016 at 1:56 pm
    
    I agree. Work like this is truly an art and a thing of beauty.
    
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Our Lady of Downtown LA | Travel with Intent

March 10, 2016 at 8:00 am

[…] Linked to Thursday Special […]

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76sanfermo

March 10, 2016 at 9:33 am

So intriguing!
Beautiful choice , Paula!

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1. Paula
  
  March 10, 2016 at 10:32 am
  
  🙂 The choice I could not avoid since it is in my street.
  
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  1. 76sanfermo
    
    March 10, 2016 at 8:09 pm
    
    Paula, dear, I’ve just posted my contribution….
    http://unavistadisanfermo.wordpress.com/2016/03/10/thursdays-special-urban-art
    
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Drama on the streets | restlessjo

March 10, 2016 at 9:55 am

[…] so pleased to see that the subject of this week’s Thursday’s Special is Urban Art. Wandering through the back streets of Faro a few weeks ago, I came upon this down-at-heel, […]

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restlessjo

March 10, 2016 at 10:00 am

You are a clever minx! Have you superimposed your face on this wall or is it my imagination working overtime? Like it, whichever way and those Sheffield lads are cool too. http://restlessjo.me/2016/03/10/drama-on-the-streets/

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1. Paula
  
  March 10, 2016 at 10:11 am
  
  😆 No, no, no, it is not my face – it’s your imagination. This is pure unaltered art.
  
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  1. restlessjo
    
    March 10, 2016 at 10:14 am
    
    Oh, well! 🙂 At least I have an imagination to play with 🙂
    
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Three Cities – Urban Art: Thursday’s Special | Reflections and Nightmares- Irene A Waters (writer and memoirist)

March 10, 2016 at 10:08 am

[…] In response to Paula’s Thursday’s Special […]

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Thursday’s Special: Urban Art | A Day In The Life

March 10, 2016 at 10:11 am

[…] Urban Art […]

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Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

March 10, 2016 at 10:11 am

Beautiful and I agree with Jo – the image does look like you.

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1. Paula
  
  March 10, 2016 at 10:12 am
  
  😀 thanks, Irene.
  
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Tish Farrell

March 10, 2016 at 11:07 am

Great stuff, and as you say, art for free.

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1. Paula
  
  March 11, 2016 at 12:00 am
  
  Thank you for looking at it, Tish. I don’t remember seeing anything similar in Wenlock.
  
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  1. Tish Farrell
    
    March 11, 2016 at 1:19 pm
    
    No, you’re right there. Such art would cause much humphing and huffing, but we do have these ‘donuts’ about the place (one ‘made’ earlier for Jude’s bench series): http://tishfarrell.com/2015/11/01/bench-with-a-mission/
    
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joshi daniel

March 10, 2016 at 11:51 am

striking and interesting 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  March 10, 2016 at 11:52 am
  
  Glad you like it, Joshi. It certainly made my neighbourhood more interesting and colourful.
  
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DailyMusings

March 10, 2016 at 12:42 pm

What a wonderful example of urban art you have! I didn’t realize at first it was a building! Here’s my take https://dailymusing57.wordpress.com/2016/03/10/thursdays-special-urban-art/

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Miriam

March 10, 2016 at 1:55 pm

Very striking. It would certainly make me stop in my tracks if I was driving through town.

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Thursday’s Special: Urban Art – The Piscean me

March 10, 2016 at 4:27 pm

[…] week’s theme for Thursday Special is ‘Urban Art’. Today I have two contrasting photos, one which is very ethnic and the […]

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Srivi

March 10, 2016 at 4:33 pm

This is lovely 🙂 My entry is not as interesting as this though!

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Srivi

March 10, 2016 at 4:52 pm

Paula, I was going through the other entries and realized that Irenewaters19’s entry is pointing to ‘dailymusing57.wordpress.com’. Can you check it out!

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1. Paula
  
  March 10, 2016 at 4:52 pm
  
  thank you for telling me, Srivi.
  
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  1. Srivi
    
    March 10, 2016 at 4:53 pm
    
    No problem 🙂
    
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anotherday2paradise

March 10, 2016 at 7:30 pm

So gorgeous, Paula. Love it. 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  March 10, 2016 at 7:32 pm
  
  😀 I’m glad, Precious 🙂
  
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lumar1298

March 10, 2016 at 8:12 pm

It is so nice to see it now more and more now.

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1. Paula
  
  March 11, 2016 at 12:01 am
  
  Yes, you are right, and I applaud it.
  
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Marilyn Armstrong

March 10, 2016 at 11:43 pm

I’m going to really enjoy looking at the entries. We don’t really have much in the way of urban art because we aren’t urban. We aren’t even suburban. We are barely exurban. But I’m sure there’s something in a file that will suit 🙂 I love how urban art has transformed from graffiti to real art. Some of the work I’ve seen is absolutely stunning.

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1. Paula
  
  March 11, 2016 at 12:02 am
  
  Thank you for having a look, Marilyn. I look forward to seeing what you will dig out from your archives. 🙂
  
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Linda Arthur Tejera

March 11, 2016 at 4:32 am

So much unsung talent in this world! Great photo, Paula!

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1. Paula
  
  March 11, 2016 at 12:58 pm
  
  🙂 True. Thank you, Linda
  
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lisadorenfest

March 11, 2016 at 8:22 am

Your selection for this week is just magnificent. And I think Jo is right… that face is your ‘street art doppelganger’ :-).

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1. Paula
  
  March 11, 2016 at 12:59 pm
  
  Yeah, but that would be owl’s face 😀 Just in case you want to see https://bopaula.wordpress.com/2013/02/01/weekly-photo-challenge-unique
  
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  1. lisadorenfest
    
    March 11, 2016 at 2:34 pm
    
    OMG I love it 😀
    
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    1. Paula
      
      March 11, 2016 at 3:42 pm
      
      🙂 Thank you, Lisa.
      
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Gentle Urban Art | Lucid Gypsy

March 11, 2016 at 9:03 am

[…] can be found here if you’d like to join […]

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Lucid Gypsy

March 11, 2016 at 9:06 am

She’s beautiful, the roof makes it look like she’s wearing a hat! I’ve joined you for the first time, https://lucidgypsy.wordpress.com/2016/03/11/gentle-urban-art/

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1. Paula
  
  March 11, 2016 at 12:14 pm
  
  Yes, she is. I also thought she wore a hat :D. Thank you, Gilly for joining me and especially for introducing Topsham.
  
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Thursday’s Special: Urban art | Middleton Road

March 11, 2016 at 9:44 am

[…] I saw that Paula at the Lost in Translation blog had tasked us with posting a photo of urban art this week, I knew I would have to go for a wander down to Opera House Lane. I’ve taken […]

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sonyavdg

March 11, 2016 at 9:46 am

Interesting contrast between the mood of the two sides of the building. This is what I came up with this week https://wordpress.com/post/sonyavdg.wordpress.com/3831

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1. Paula
  
  March 11, 2016 at 12:35 pm
  
  You are right about the contrast 🙂 I am filled with joy when I see an addition like this to my neighbourhood. Sonya, you are a dear for going out after work to capture the murals next to Opera House. Outstanding work by the artists and the photographer!
  
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Urban Art in Nar Nar Goon – Out an' About

March 11, 2016 at 1:40 pm

[…] We discovered it by accident one weekend when we detoured through the town. Let me take you on a tour through Nar Nar Goon which, incidentally, is the Aboriginal word for koala. A perfect way to share its vivid murals in Paula’s Thursday Special: Urban Art. […]

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Miriam

March 11, 2016 at 1:47 pm

What a striking shot Paula. Here’s my take on the theme:
https://outanabout.wordpress.com/2016/03/11/urban-art-in-nar-nar-goon/

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Thursday Special : Urban Art… | Memories are made of this

March 11, 2016 at 1:52 pm

[…] week Paula has chosen “urban art” as her theme. You may like to join in. Check here for urban art from around the […]

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pommepal

March 11, 2016 at 1:58 pm

Those eyes are quite compelling Paula, seem to look straight through the viewer. What a crazy little owl with a beak like a tie. Here’s mine. https://memoriesaremadeofthisblog.wordpress.com/2016/03/11/thursday-special-urban-art/

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1. Paula
  
  March 11, 2016 at 3:42 pm
  
  A beak like a tie. Indeed! I haven’t noticed till you mentioned. 😀 I’m hopping over to your place….
  
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  1. pommepal
    
    March 12, 2016 at 7:04 am
    
    I’ll be waiting…
    
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    1. Paula
      
      March 12, 2016 at 1:19 pm
      
      But I was, and your entry is in the slideshow.
      
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      1. pommepal
        
        March 13, 2016 at 12:29 am
        
        Many thanks Paula
        
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pommepal

March 11, 2016 at 2:10 pm

I’ve just been for a look through the other entries this week Paula and it seems as though I have misinterpreted urban art. I will have to go back to the drawing board. “I will be back”….

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nomad, interrupted

March 11, 2016 at 3:55 pm

I love this! I came here by way of Jo. I may have to enter this challenge. I love that song too. Who is the artist and what’s the name of the song? I’d love to add this to my playlist. 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  March 11, 2016 at 4:03 pm
  
  How cool that you love Arctic Monkeys and their “Do I wanna know” 😉
  
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Watch our steps | Le Drake Noir

March 11, 2016 at 5:34 pm

[…] The worth visiting Thursday’s Special themes created by Paula The inspiring theme this week “Urban Art“ […]

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ledrakenoir

March 11, 2016 at 5:56 pm

Very well captured, Paula… 🙂

Cityscapes are full of fascinating moments… 🙂

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Cardinal Guzman

March 11, 2016 at 6:56 pm

I love this theme and your photo. Missed the post yesterday, but I know that I have plenty of related material.

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1. Paula
  
  March 11, 2016 at 7:12 pm
  
  I’m sure you have. Have you seen the theme for this Friday from “happiness engineer”. 😀 Unless I come up with a good twist I’m affraid that engineered universal love will.leave me emptyhanded.
  
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  1. Cardinal Guzman
    
    March 11, 2016 at 7:23 pm
    
    I haven’t seen the theme yet. Will have a look soon, after I put the kid to bed.
    
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  2. Cardinal Guzman
    
    March 11, 2016 at 7:25 pm
    
    “One love”?!? Why limit oneself???
    
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    1. Paula
      
      March 11, 2016 at 7:26 pm
      
      Have you read her description about universal love where all people love all people?
      
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      1. Cardinal Guzman
        
        March 11, 2016 at 9:08 pm
        
        “equal love and respect for all people and all things.” That’s against human nature. You can come up with all kinds of beautifully sounding theories, but you cannot fight biology…
        Anyway, I did have something to post, both for your challenge and the love challenge. 😀
        
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        Paula
        
        March 11, 2016 at 9:09 pm
        
        and I did my piece on love too, and it is very carnal – as it should be 😛
        
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    2. Paula
      
      March 11, 2016 at 7:26 pm
      
      At least I could do something for “harmony”, but this is just ridiculous!
      
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      1. Cardinal Guzman
        
        March 11, 2016 at 8:34 pm
        
        Yes, it has this hopeless romantic/teenagers view on the world feeling to it. I’m not sure if I’ll post something for the weekly photo challenge this week. Unless I can come up with a dark twist to it of course (but I won’t be thinking about ti tonight, that’s for sure. Now it’s relax time for dad!
        Have a great Friday Paula!
        
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        Paula
        
        March 11, 2016 at 8:49 pm
        
        Weekend is for relaxing. Rest well, Max.
        
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klara

March 11, 2016 at 8:04 pm

such a nice hut, a real piece of art. http://lessywannagohome.blogspot.be/2016/03/urban-art.html

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Urban Art – artishorseshit

March 11, 2016 at 8:46 pm

[…] This is for Paula’s challenge: https://bopaula.wordpress.com/2016/03/10/thursdays-special-urban-art […]

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Jaspa

March 11, 2016 at 9:10 pm

Great shot Paula!

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Leya

March 11, 2016 at 11:57 pm

Lovely

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Urban Art – Roaming Urban Gypsy

March 12, 2016 at 3:48 am

[…] Thursday’s Special: Urban Art […]

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dancingpalmtrees

March 12, 2016 at 3:49 am

Here is my entry! http://roamingurbangypsy.com/2016/03/12/urban-art/

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Six word Saturday | restlessjo

March 12, 2016 at 10:42 am

[…] theme of Urban Art in Thursday’s Special gave me the opportunity to post something that made me very happy. In […]

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Ruth

March 12, 2016 at 1:49 pm

I was walked across the street by this very building and missed the sculpture entirely and am so glad you posted it. Love!

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1. Paula
  
  March 12, 2016 at 8:44 pm
  
  Thank you, Ruth.
  
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Devil’s in the Detail | Empire of Lights

March 12, 2016 at 6:03 pm

[…] …or maybe it’s the God of Small Things. However, I did notintend to participate in Paula’s Thursday Challenge until I found this little devil, a very minuscule example of Urban Art. […]

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A Stroll Through Hilo… | Holoholo Girls

March 12, 2016 at 8:56 pm

[…] For Paula’s Thursday Special […]

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Thursday Special: Art in Auckland – TRAVEL WORDS

March 12, 2016 at 9:38 pm

[…] Paula’s (Lost in Translation) challenge this week is Urban Art […]

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URBAN ART – THURSDAY’S SPECIAL (ON SUNDAY) | SERENDIPITY

March 13, 2016 at 7:05 am

[…] THURSDAY’S SPECIAL: URBAN ART […]

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equinoxio21

March 15, 2016 at 1:53 am

Remarquable photo (et sujet) je n’étais pas trop “fan” de street art, mais j’apprécie chaque jour d’avantage. Et j’en “poste” queleques uns de temps en temps. Peut-être les as-tu vus?
Bjo

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Carolina

March 15, 2016 at 4:04 am

I had a hard time picking out just one thing while walking around Hilo town, but hope the one I picked is ok:

http://holohologirls.org/2016/03/12/a-stroll-through-hilo/

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Thursday’s Special: Urban Art | The New 3 Rs: Retire, Recharge, Reconnect

March 15, 2016 at 5:44 am

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Lignum Draco

March 15, 2016 at 11:39 am

Nice one. There are some extremely talented artists out there. Too bad their work is often transient and gone after a few months.

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1. Paula
  
  March 15, 2016 at 11:55 am
  
  Yes, that’s a shame.
  
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Thursday’s Special: Urban Art | WordsVisual

March 16, 2016 at 5:46 pm

[…] squeezing this one in before Paula’s next Thursday theme tomorrow! I’ve been away for a few days, then gone down with a stinker […]

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themofman

March 20, 2016 at 3:16 am

A bold look.

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hilarycustancegreen

March 23, 2016 at 10:53 pm

I quite agree, urban art (though not mindless graffiti) is very special and gives a neighbourhood a special personality.

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1. Paula
  
  March 23, 2016 at 11:09 pm
  
  Thank you, Hilary
  
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