#publicart — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #publicart, aggregated by home.social.
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Someone Had Fun (9 Photos)
A bridge gets playful. A squirrel takes it easy. A child draws a house, a woman enjoys her headphones, and a painted cat reaches for a ponytail. These nine works make room for a little play. More: Silly Art By David Zinn (20 Photos) 🧱 Lego-Brücke — By MEGX in Wuppertal, Germany 🇩🇪 Rows of red, yellow and blue toy bricks seem to hold up a real bridge. MEGX painted the beams and their undersides over Schwesterstraße in Wuppertal, including the hollow circles underneath LEGO […]https://streetartutopia.com/2026/09/16/street-art-where-someone-was-having-fun/
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A downtown boutique hotel, fun local public art in an alley, a hearty down-home breakfast, and the Choctaw Cultural Center, all in Durant OK on the Jefferson Highway:
https://perceptivetravel.com/blog/2025/09/18/a-day-in-durant-ok/
#TravelTuesday #travel #RoadTrip #EatLocal #PublicArt #Oklahoma #ScenicByway #JeffersonHighway
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Found in my RSS Feeds: the The Eleventh of September. This site was first launched in 2006, went offline eventually, and was brought back online recently. “The Eleventh of September is a memorial by Tape Art. The artists created 490 drawings of life-sized figures using the temporary medium of tape. Each figure is dedicated to one person killed on September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center, […]
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Clear Creek Courant: Bear-proof trash cans in Downtown Idaho Springs are alive with pictures of local history. “The trash cans in downtown Idaho Springs are barely recognizable, as such, following a city project to incorporate our history on an unlikely canvas…. The historical pictures depict the people, places, and landmarks from a century ago that are the basis of our heritage and how this […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/09/12/clear-creek-courant-bear-proof-trash-cans-in-downtown-idaho-springs-are-alive-with-pictures-of-local-history/ -
Clear Creek Courant: Bear-proof trash cans in Downtown Idaho Springs are alive with pictures of local history. “The trash cans in downtown Idaho Springs are barely recognizable, as such, following a city project to incorporate our history on an unlikely canvas…. The historical pictures depict the people, places, and landmarks from a century ago that are the basis of our heritage and how this […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/09/12/clear-creek-courant-bear-proof-trash-cans-in-downtown-idaho-springs-are-alive-with-pictures-of-local-history/ -
Clear Creek Courant: Bear-proof trash cans in Downtown Idaho Springs are alive with pictures of local history. “The trash cans in downtown Idaho Springs are barely recognizable, as such, following a city project to incorporate our history on an unlikely canvas…. The historical pictures depict the people, places, and landmarks from a century ago that are the basis of our heritage and how this […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/09/12/clear-creek-courant-bear-proof-trash-cans-in-downtown-idaho-springs-are-alive-with-pictures-of-local-history/ -
Clear Creek Courant: Bear-proof trash cans in Downtown Idaho Springs are alive with pictures of local history. “The trash cans in downtown Idaho Springs are barely recognizable, as such, following a city project to incorporate our history on an unlikely canvas…. The historical pictures depict the people, places, and landmarks from a century ago that are the basis of our heritage and how this […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/09/12/clear-creek-courant-bear-proof-trash-cans-in-downtown-idaho-springs-are-alive-with-pictures-of-local-history/ -
Clear Creek Courant: Bear-proof trash cans in Downtown Idaho Springs are alive with pictures of local history. “The trash cans in downtown Idaho Springs are barely recognizable, as such, following a city project to incorporate our history on an unlikely canvas…. The historical pictures depict the people, places, and landmarks from a century ago that are the basis of our heritage and how this […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/09/12/clear-creek-courant-bear-proof-trash-cans-in-downtown-idaho-springs-are-alive-with-pictures-of-local-history/ -
Work In Progress: Biggest Art Project of the Summer has been painting Cardinals on the Garagarchive doors. #mural #murals #publicart #publicartwork #art #arting #artist #artists #makingart #paintingart #cardinal #cardinals #largeart #garage #garagarchive #garagarchives #doorpainting #paintingdoors #fern #ferns #bostonfern #bostonferns #marigold #marigolds #inchworm #summer #warm #warmweather #summertime #summerproject #summerprojects #loveofart
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The Garage Door Cardinals, my big art project of the summer, are coming along slowly. #art #arting #artwork #artproject #bigartproject #civicart #publicart #outdoorart #mural #murals #garage #garagedoors #garagedoor #cardinal #cardinals #bird #birding #birdwatcher #birdwatchers #birdwatching #fern #ferns #bostonferns #marigold #marigolds #outdoors #red #green #paint #housepaint #sherwinwilliams #goodpaint
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Pinterest inspired me to paint murals of cardinals on the Garagarchive Doors. I'm just getting started. #art #arting #artist #artists #makingart #publicart #civicart #mural #murals #publicmural #lpublicmurals #cardinal #cardinals #spiritanimal #spiritanimals #red #bostonfern #bostonferns #fern #ferns #pinterest #website #websites #social #socialmedia #media #mixedmedia #outdoors #outdoorpainting #garage #door #doors #garagedoor #garagedoors #socialmedia #socialmediasite
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When Sculptures Come Alive (9 Photos)
These sculptures do more than stand still. Wire catches the wind, scrap metal finds a rhythm, rice straw grows teeth, and shipping containers settle into meditation. These sculptures turn still materials into bodies, gestures, and personalities that feel only one heartbeat away from moving. More: Sculptures You Probably Didn’t Know Existed 🧚 “Dancing with Dandelions Nouveau” — By Robin Wight of FantasyWire at Trentham Gardens, Stoke-on-Trent, UK 🇬🇧 Wight’s official […]https://streetartutopia.com/2026/08/06/when-sculptures-come-alive/
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City of Raleigh Government Event Guide Weekend Edition (June 26–28, 2026)
Looking for City of Raleigh-sponsored events this weekend? From community wellness and public workshops to art exhibits and free outdoor concerts, the City of Raleigh has several opportunities for residents and visitors to connect, learn, and enjoy the weekend.
Here’s what’s happening Friday, June 26 through Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Friday, June 26
Southlight Healthcare Wellness Event
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Start your weekend by focusing on your health and well-being at the Southlight Healthcare Wellness Event. This community engagement event offers valuable wellness resources and information to help residents live healthier lives.
Category: Community Engagement
Saturday, June 27
Resilience Cords Opening Ceremony
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Celebrate the opening of Resilience Cords, a new public art exhibit that highlights creativity, resilience, and community through artistic expression.
Category: Art Exhibit
Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Need help with your phone, tablet, laptop, or other technology? Stop by this free drop-in session for one-on-one assistance and practical tech support.
Categories:
- Community Workshops
- Community Engagement
Foundations: Art & Expression at Latta
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Experience an afternoon celebrating art, culture, and community at Latta University Historic Park. This family-friendly event features creative expression, cultural programming, and opportunities to connect with local history.
Categories:
- Arts & Entertainment
- Festivals & Special Events
- Parks, Recreation & Athletics
Sunday, June 28
Summer Concert Series
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Close out the weekend with live music during the City of Raleigh Summer Concert Series. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an evening of entertainment in one of Raleigh’s beautiful parks.
Category: Parks, Recreation & Athletics
Make the Most of Your Weekend in Raleigh
Whether you’re looking to improve your wellness, explore local art, receive technology assistance, or enjoy free live music outdoors, the City of Raleigh offers something for everyone this weekend.
Many of these activities are free and designed to bring the community together while showcasing Raleigh’s parks, arts, and public resources.
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#CityOfRaleigh #CityOfRaleighGovernmentEventGuide #CommunityEngagement #CommunityEvents #DoRaleigh #events #FreeEventsRaleigh #LattaUniversityHistoricPark #News #PublicArt #RaleighArts #RaleighEvents #RaleighGovernment #RaleighNC #RaleighParks #SummerConcertSeries #WeekendGuide #WellnessEvent -
A new interactive art project was chosen for the Sycamore Gap site after a public vote. This replaces the famous tree lost in 2023 with a digital experience.
#sycamoregap, #northumberland, #publicart, #artcommission, #hadrianswall
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Guten Morgen und einen erholsamen Sonntag! 😀 👋
Passend zum #SilentSunday heute zwei ungewöhnliche Stühle aus der katholischen Kirche St. Bonifatius in Hamburg-Eimsbüttel. Die beiden Kunstwerke stehen etwas unbeachtet an der Kirchenwand, über ihre Herkunft war leider nichts herauszufinden.
#hamburg #kirche #church #kunst #kunstwerk #art #artwork #artphotography #skulptur #sculpture #fotografie #photography #Photographie #foto #publicart
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Come with me ... for a relaxing walk in the park
In my latest video I take a look at public art in Campbell Park.
https://youtu.be/5-N3ZqLjRW8
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Street art finds in the wild  Cerro Alegre, Valparaíso, Chile - 2019. #StreetArt #UrbanArt #Mural #Graffiti #PublicArt #BatmanArt #SuperheroArt #ArtSpotting #valparaiso #chile #travelphotography #muralismo #artecallejero #arteurbano #CERROALEGRE #StreetArtLovers #MuralArt
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Street art finds in the wild... Bat Signals along the sidewalk on Cerro Alegre, Valparaíso, Chile - 2019.
#StreetArt #UrbanArt #Mural #Graffiti
#PublicArt #BatmanArt #SuperheroArt #UrbanCulture #ArtInTheStreets #WallArt #GraffitiArt #UrbanExploration #CityArt #OutdoorArt #ArtSpotting #valparaiso #chile #travelphotography #muralismo #artecallejero #arteurbano #CERROALEGRE #StreetArtLovers #MuralArt -
As well as being a Reiki Master my wife, (an Australian Aboriginal) are both artists, (so is our daughter). Anyway I'm sharing a road mural we did a little while ago for the Melbourne suburb, Point Cook.
#publicart #pointcook #RoadMural #FionaClarke #Fiona #aboriginalart#streetart #art #urbanart #mural #muralart #contemporaryart #murals #artist #artistforhire #artwork #painting #urbanwalls #artinstallation #community #artistsoninstagram #publicartwork #design #communityarts -
22 Amazing Dirty Van Artworks
Next time you see a dusty car, do not write “wash me” on the window. These artists are turning road grime into masterpieces that belong in a gallery! More: Cars With Attitude (10 Photos) 🏰 1. The Dusty Castle — By Dirty Van Art This van hasn’t seen a car wash in years. Luckily, that just means there is more room for a majestic castle. The winding path leads right to the door handle. It is the perfect home for a tiny, grimy king. Find more from Dirty Van Art. 🤖 2. RoboCop […] -
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#arles #bouchesdurhone #provence #france #frankreich #oeil #auge #eye #blackandwhite #schwarzundweiss #noiretblanc #art #kunst #arte #streetart #urbanart #publicart #posterart #blackandwhitephotography #photo #foto #photogtaphy #fotografie #noiretblancphotographie #schwarzweissfotografie #streetartphotography #urbanartphotography #artphoto #artphotography #raumstadtion
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This Is Clever (9 Photos)
Ever feel like the city is trying to tell you a joke? That’s the magic of clever street art, it turns a boring commute into a giant game of “I Spy.” In this collection, we’ve gathered 9 brilliant examples of artists who looked at a crack in the wall, a traffic cone, or a rusty pipe and saw something completely different. Let’s be real… it’s like trying to juggle water, making something this smart look this easy is a true talent. From a Rubik’s Cube by the sea to a “dog […] -
Beautiful Beasts (10 Photos)
There is something about seeing a massive animal in the middle of a city street that stops you in your tracks. Whether they are painted onto brick walls or built from recycled materials, these “beasts” remind us of the wild world that exists beyond our concrete corners. We’ve collected 10 of our favorite examples where artists have brought the power, grace, and sometimes the humor of the animal kingdom to our neighborhoods. It’s not just about the art; it’s about that sudden, […]https://streetartutopia.com/2026/01/04/beautiful-beasts-10-photos/
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DesignBoom : tour leandro erlich’s underwater ‘traffic jam’ of concrete coral cars at miami beach’s reefline https://www.designboom.com/art/tour-leandro-erlich-underwater-traffic-jam-concrete-coral-miami-beach-reefline-12-01-2025/ #concretearchitectureanddesign #oceanawarenessandactivism #underwaterarchitecture #architectureinmiami #leandroerlich #cardesign #publicart #sculpture #coral #art
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DesignBoom : translucent illuminating dome bears bronze lattice of flower motifs in shanghai https://www.designboom.com/art/translucent-illuminating-dome-bronze-lattice-flower-motifs-shanghai-osmanthus-moon-hcch-studio-11-13-2025/ #interactiveinstallation #architectureinshanghai #lightinstallationart #textileandfabricart #temporarypavilions #publicart #readers #art
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Stone by Stone: Justin Bateman’s Incredible Pebble Portraits in Thailand (12 Photos)
Discover Justin Bateman's breathtaking pebble art, including the iconic "George Washingstone," created in Bangkok, Thailand. Made with stones from a railway, this temporary masterpiece blends history, nature, and creativity.https://streetartutopia.com/2025/11/10/stone-pebble-portraits-by-justin-bateman/
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For The Planet (11 Photos)
Explore seven extraordinary street art pieces that merge creativity and activism, spotlighting pressing environmental issues like climate change and sustainability. These masterpieces demonstrate the power of public art to inspire action for our planet. -
3D Art By Odeith (20 Photos)
Diving Into the World of Odeith’s Anamorphic Graffiti Portuguese street artist Sergio Odeith, also known as Sérgio Odeith, has gained international recognition for his jaw-dropping 3D graffiti pieces that defy the limits of perception. In this blog post, we’ll explore 20 of his most astonishing works and delve into the world of this master of illusion. 🔗 Follow Odeith on Instagram Odeith’s Background and Style Odeith began his graffiti career in the 1980s, honing his skills on […] -
Playing With Statues (21 Photos)
Visitors around the world keep finding clever ways to turn public sculptures into something new — by joining in. From mountain bears to marble scenes, each moment captures humor, timing, and a little bit of improvisation. More: Playing With Statues (26 photos) 1. Bear Hug A cyclist lies across the arms of a standing bear statue, perfectly staged to look like a dramatic rescue in the wild. 2. Follow the Music A small child joins a bronze sculpture of children following a violinist, […]https://streetartutopia.com/2025/12/03/playing-with-statues/
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Silly Street Art (8 Photos)
Chalk leaf-raker in Michigan, a “Brickhenge” on a sidewalk, cat faces on bins, a tiny figure beside a soda can, a café façade in Taipei, pixel Mario in Sweden, a pipe turned into a mouth in New York, and a flip-flop gag in Copenhagen. Eight light, playful works from streets and sidewalks. More: Clever Art! (10 Photos) 1. Leaf Raker — David Zinn in Michigan, USA Chalk drawing of a small green character holding a rake, integrated with real autumn leaves on the pavement. […]https://streetartutopia.com/2025/10/28/silly-street-art-8-photos/
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How Clever (9 Photos)
Have you ever looked at a boring city wall and thought it needed a giant eyeball? Or maybe a toilet paper roll? These artists sure did! They use the world around them to create little moments of magic that make us stop and stare. Here are 9 clever ideas that prove the whole world is a canvas. More: Clever Signs (9 Photos) 👁️ 1. The Eye — My Dog Sighs in Wynwood, Miami, Florida This eye is watching you! It is so detailed that you can even see the city and the sky in the reflection. […] -
What is Home?
The mural, “What is Home?” by the artist Asbestos, at the end of South Main Street, in Cork. As seen through the ring of a nearby life buoy hanging on a pole.
Apertureƒ/1.8CameraILCE-7M3Focal length75mmISO100Shutter speed1/640s#artisticComposition #BlarneyPhotographyClub #contemporaryMural #Cork #CorkCityArt #CorkMural #CorkStreetArt #creativePhotography #Ireland #lifeBuoy #maritimeCork #mural #muralPhotography #Photo #Photography #publicArt #streetArt #streetMural #StreetPhotography #urbanArt #urbanPhotography #WhatIsHome
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Can’t Stop Smiling (9 Photos)
Let’s be real, life can be a bit heavy sometimes. These street art pieces are here to fix that. It is like getting a surprise hug from a brick wall. Here are 9 artworks that capture pure joy and clever humor. More: Made You Smile (12 Photos) 1. Taz Attack: Nauni69 in Viator, Spain Taz is back and he is breaking through walls in Spain. Next, look at the passerby’s reaction. It is pure gold. This mix of cartoon energy and 3D realism makes the whole scene feel like a movie. It is like […] -
Dirty Van Art (22 Photos)
Discover how artists are turning dirty vans into mobile canvases with incredible dust art. All photos from the Facebook Page Dirty Van Art and Pro Boy Nick. This blogpost features a collection of Dirty Van Art, where artists create temporary artworks on the dust-covered surfaces of vans. These creative street art pieces turn something as mundane as dirt into an artistic canvas, showcasing intricate drawings and clever designs. I love how art can turnup in unexpected places, transforming […] -
How Clever (10 Photos)
From witty illusions on city walls to playful transformations of pipes and sidewalks, here are 10 clever street art works from around the world. Featured are murals in France, Sweden, Belgium, and more — each piece turning its surroundings into something surprising and memorable. More: Silly Signs! (8 Photos) 1. Closed Forever — By Oakoak in Gent, Belgium A Simpsons-inspired mural showing Moe’s Tavern with a sad Barney Gumble leaning on the bar, paired with the text “Closed […] -
through the glass at 211 S Clark, the city turns into a grid: tight windows, lobby mullions, and the bright arch of Calder’s Flamingo folding into reflections. Small figures and cars cross Federal Plaza while ceiling lights float as dots in the glass.
#chicago #loop #federalplaza #alexandercalder #flamingo #211sclark #usps #federalcenter #architecture #modernism #mies #glass #reflections #urbangeometry #patterns #streetphotography #monochrome #blackandwhite #bw #publicart
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Clever Surprises (8 Photos)
From a wall crack turned into a bird to a “dog library” for sticks, this collection brings together eight playful street artworks that twist everyday objects into clever surprises. Expect invisible men, rock dinosaurs, sewer covers turned into record players, and more creative illusions that prove the streets are full of imagination. More!: Made You Smile (8 Photos) 1. Bird Crack A simple crack in the wall turned into the body of a bird with two legs drawn underneath. A minimal […] -
Street Art You Can’t Ignore When You Walk By (12 Photos)
From storm drains turned into alligators to tunnels transformed into giant binoculars, these 12 playful interventions show how artists and designers reshape city details into clever works of art. This collection includes a flamingo gas meter in Massachusetts, a spiraling stone wall in England, a surreal mural in France, and more urban surprises across the world. More: Trash! (8 Photos) 1. Alligator Drain — By David Zinn in USA A storm drain cover is painted into the back of an alligator, […] -
3D Art (8 Photos)
This collection showcases eight striking examples of 3D street art from around the world — from mind-bending floor illusions in Dublin to photorealistic murals that seem to burst from building walls. You’ll find playful chalk creatures scaling bricks, surreal wildlife emerging from unexpected surfaces, and entire cityscapes transformed into optical illusions. 1. A Long Climb Over Shortcomings — David Zinn in Willoughby, USA A chalk artwork of a small green creature climbing a painted […] -
Another angle of the #totoro electric box at the intersection of Dryden and Ithaca Roads in Collegetown -- Ithaca has a program to decorate these boxes [1], I should 'catch them all', shouldn't I?
#photo #photography #ithaca #electricity #art #publicart #anime #street #collegetown #トトロ
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Urban Fun (9 Photos)
From a sleeping Homer camouflaged by ivy in Spain to cartoonish mischief on a Chicago wall, these public artworks bring humor, clever illusions, and playful interaction to our streets. This collection features everything from optical tricks to character cameos and sculptural surprises — stretching across Portugal, France, Estonia, South Africa, and beyond. More: When Street Art Meets Nature (40 Photos) 1. Snake Stairs — SFHIR in Guarda, Portugal A massive snake painted seamlessly along […] -
When Street Art Meets Nature (40 Photos)
When street art meets nature, the results are stunning. Some artists blend their murals seamlessly with the landscape, while others use real plants to bring their work to life.
In Ecuador, El Decertor painted a mural that merges with the natural surroundings. In Martinique, Nuxuno Xän turned a tree trunk into part of a painted figure. In New York, OGMillie created a floral mural that brightens the urban space. In Brazil, Fábio Gomes Trindade’s portraits use real bougainvillea as hair, […]
https://streetartutopia.com/2025/07/27/when-street-art-meets-nature/
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Pure Joy (10 Photos)
Sometimes the simplest things are the ones that spark the most happiness. Whether it’s a clever piece of art hidden in an alleyway, a brilliant transformation of a boring brick wall, or a spontaneous moment in a public park, these 10 photos capture the essence of what it means to find light in the everyday. We’ve collected these street artworks to show that joy isn’t just a feeling—it’s something you can stumble upon around any street corner if you’re looking closely […] -
How Genius Is This Art (11 Photos)
Which one is your favorite?https://streetartutopia.com/2026/01/24/how-genius-is-this-art/
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10 Giant Trolls Hiding in Forests, Lakes and Ruins
Towering from forests, peeking out of lakes, or lounging beneath the stars — Thomas Dambo’s trolls have become some of the most beloved public sculptures on Earth. Built entirely from recycled wood and often hidden in remote landscapes, these sculptures invite both wonder and adventure. From Jutland’s woodland giants to a lakeside troll in Minnesota measuring 13 meters high, here are 10 of the most enchanting trolls you can find around the world. 🔗 Follow Thomas Dambo on […]https://streetartutopia.com/2025/06/19/giant-trolls-hiding-in-forests-lakes-and-ruins/
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8 Public Artworks in England You’ll Think About Long After Scrolling
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The RSD13 presentation of Symphony of the Everyday - Sunset Sonata is now available online. -- Experience a small courtyard inhabited by four families in Haiyan village, Kunming, China and the objects and materials that make a village household’s everyday tangible in its aesthetic dimension.
https://rsdsymposium.org/symphony-of-the-everyday/
#publicart #interactive #art #systemicdesign #China #rural #revitalization
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There's mural on a wall near my workplace that was painted in the nineties and, to my knowledge, has never been touched up since. However, at some point, vents were drilled through the wall to horrific effect.
#Photography #Mural #Canada #YYJ #PublicArt #NightmareFuel #StopStaringAtMe
