We recently had the pleasure of a day off in old stomping grounds, New York City. As we ambled aimlessly through the Lower East Side and Alphabet City, enjoying some snacks and adult beverages, we couldn’t help but snap some photos of some…
Street Art Survey 2015 Our 2015 was filled with opportunities to discover and explore new and interesting places. We were lucky enough to spend about six months in Europe doing a bit of work, but mostly doing what we enjoy…
The East Side Gallery should be on everyone’s to do list when visiting Berlin. The gallery is a section of the original Berlin Wall spanning nearly a mile on Mühlenstraße along the river Spree (the border at the time). Shortly…
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While zigging and zagging through Philadelphia, we were lucky enough to stumble upon one of the famous Philadelphia murals. We were exploring and wandering the Society Hill neighborhood when we came across the mural below, Mapping Courage, which took up…
Creative expression can be found in many forms. Street art is often a form of expression for those who don’t have other means. It can convey a personal message, or it can be a broader reflection of culture and the…
Street Art in Cartagena Cartagena is already so full of vibrant color; it’s hard to imagine street art wouldn’t get lost in the kaleidoscope. Beyond the colonial architecture, doors and entryways painted in pastels and contrasting brights, the balconies laden…
Bogota Street Art Bogota has come a long way through a turbulent history. Still often ranked toward the bottom in terms of livability and called one of the ugliest capitals around, street artists are joining a new cultural and artistic renaissance. Changes to…
Graffiti. Art? Eyesore? Vandalism or outlet of free expression? Does it bring a neighborhood down, or can it raise one up? Moving to New York in the late 80s, there was a “war on graffiti” in full swing, and the…