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April 2, 2024

Art in Unexpected Places: Finding Beauty in the Mundane

Art in Unexpected Places: Finding Beauty in the Mundane

Ever found yourself staring at a graffiti-laden alleyway, marveling at its unexpected beauty? Or perhaps you've admired the way a barista swirls foam into a masterpiece on your morning latte. Welcome to the world where art isn't just confined to silent galleries and grandiose theaters—it's literally everywhere, playing hide and seek with us in the most mundane places.  Sometimes it's just graffiti, but let's focus on street art.

Street Art: More Than Just a Splash on the Wall

Let's start with the obvious suspect: street art. It's bold, it's brazen, and it turns our urban jungles into open-air galleries. From the splashy, vibrant murals that tell the tales of a neighborhood to the cheeky stencil work that makes you do a double-take, street artists are the unsung heroes adding color to our daily commutes.

There are cities that hold competitions for street artists.   They add so much to the city and tell so many stories.  These artists take a large canvas, the side of a building perhaps, and find a way to make the are come alive.

The attached picture is street art in Los Angeles.  Please feel free to send pictures of street art in your area.  Request you include where the picture is from, and whenever possible, include the name of the artist(s).