Seeing some decent art was a breath of fresh air in a tunnel full of trashy tags.
Sorry about the glare, was hard to get a good angle.
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Sorry about the glare, was hard to get a good angle.
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[last edit 10/17/2021 6:09 AM by Cobalt_32 - edited 1 times]
Went to St. Louis at the beginning of September, and they were having an event called "Paint Louis". Graffiti artists paid for their own part of the Mississippi River flood wall, and got to do whatever they wanted with it.
Didn't stop in any bandos while I was in STL since a lot are factories with people living in them and as a lady, that's definitely not the safest, but I did stop to see the graffiti on my way home super early in the morning:
![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/XOB5YGg6A7jOSCFotL0MHNAT6Yr-Veq4LNU0VphPxWhhqJvLjIZdRu-zv2BwjXxGwSXHye8dBxpqkDPzHvII8j4fI8aqNYRjjpBQHYgZpb8MQqgkeGD-o-As6i2cVOj7f4JQNdL22NcJIgDUHyoB63gnP0tUby5cAyquGCVgykuakZvOeIPASW36mBo2w2XAoKo6GDDkf_UVdIN8eD3abqVUUuKyOuTeXJb5_f3AsokvfiFhN6Z1S5ExTGvRqJYvqL2LnSwBzs75ssSmnDk57ABBnFWHY1UAiTwz86BF5a84NdcNfIpLn96W1boHtBDwPTNgIB16p3XYZDAMhs3H6enWX60V0WF-yLPAne2VYYa5eVaKXupi2qHutpgoGlYvn-SjgJU9U2uisASiYM4zw0xPmBcXBBLuM4WAlZJSbZRCsE_9qbFeVxW0AfqUEKBNsa5vx-SG27lxhSuR_xoqNtW1o32Aehk1fdAKelAm459p5KPZMpxUn-IjNXmsOIwScvDm_EbKOmjY5oL5mOhNe5lScIsmISLqF6x606lHB9M2wKEjCcaEu4c8ICphvrlLDRBohTpUYhSly0edsxrDBmotApMMpihtwnuP0F55JirqI9SpUaIvxcIa64Lhu6hGtxXKuNIjEJqSYLRWTOjwTlk3BbDkP_bPxZcm_d-LCK9LwAkNl8C0KisEVKnUA4pS2n9IVh0O7u5qe9Ax15E=w1916-h1436-no?authuser=0?.jpg)
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Didn't stop in any bandos while I was in STL since a lot are factories with people living in them and as a lady, that's definitely not the safest, but I did stop to see the graffiti on my way home super early in the morning:
![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/XOB5YGg6A7jOSCFotL0MHNAT6Yr-Veq4LNU0VphPxWhhqJvLjIZdRu-zv2BwjXxGwSXHye8dBxpqkDPzHvII8j4fI8aqNYRjjpBQHYgZpb8MQqgkeGD-o-As6i2cVOj7f4JQNdL22NcJIgDUHyoB63gnP0tUby5cAyquGCVgykuakZvOeIPASW36mBo2w2XAoKo6GDDkf_UVdIN8eD3abqVUUuKyOuTeXJb5_f3AsokvfiFhN6Z1S5ExTGvRqJYvqL2LnSwBzs75ssSmnDk57ABBnFWHY1UAiTwz86BF5a84NdcNfIpLn96W1boHtBDwPTNgIB16p3XYZDAMhs3H6enWX60V0WF-yLPAne2VYYa5eVaKXupi2qHutpgoGlYvn-SjgJU9U2uisASiYM4zw0xPmBcXBBLuM4WAlZJSbZRCsE_9qbFeVxW0AfqUEKBNsa5vx-SG27lxhSuR_xoqNtW1o32Aehk1fdAKelAm459p5KPZMpxUn-IjNXmsOIwScvDm_EbKOmjY5oL5mOhNe5lScIsmISLqF6x606lHB9M2wKEjCcaEu4c8ICphvrlLDRBohTpUYhSly0edsxrDBmotApMMpihtwnuP0F55JirqI9SpUaIvxcIa64Lhu6hGtxXKuNIjEJqSYLRWTOjwTlk3BbDkP_bPxZcm_d-LCK9LwAkNl8C0KisEVKnUA4pS2n9IVh0O7u5qe9Ax15E=w1916-h1436-no?authuser=0?.jpg)
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![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/9Da7oo4wnjh8yM3BVj6OdnDn-WPuLiPaYK6xk3c8RYxCLf424V_mkLwf15YPXJRgb-2M67hkmzbXC_xnuybaYeo98DXWG9w-7lKFOiQviQ_2xibia0522kdMkMfOvEutw0xg9gWC_MTDx2i9_dvVXDDQHbZQCyNzdF7FouWtMzo0uBUQnVpCdStFcRo57v-DBekZUEAj6ZnZcN-VxjwqhHzHEy4y9A2VPbhWhtZiqbcQV_HuYcptUOdH1S2Ew6LN4R4FnG0AF4lGJ53oyBBs6JQC0qyKsSMd8HY3uOv9tRVDUQeWJ--dcHZT6YUVnT76ah2scCdgfaYDcFDRrBnlRGVN-mf8_8Pv_v5b8jtrwlK4WU961erVHufxQqvqEfEykti3WbG-UUwgMyixNror3i-_OgwyL_mT_z5DrnlJpPxOSQZTmkDpoh1o9M31yc5CUQ_q9chYRbFeUOdwSpoc_eyVIzp9bkZJMkWGmYip71E97eAiTw2_Vv22hJ7NsHdn-U9pbfrX7kndvK85Qqs7Q8pax7Wmg9J-H64i9egspCdSnrB9kSIJF0Oqx5PgPTdOxPc1XI6D_cNKE2-Nc0upYpeC6eG7D22cnO9x7BbeVqKg09MZp279RsrejxIG8qWJvmDkZLVbC507PZqRJ2fSz9QFyDfosEGmavHQhJ3WjvP9GQ8r46aboQEsmUcSgzqhUfXHWCkh9h4nDWxok4I=w1916-h1436-no?authuser=0?.jpg)
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Posted by adonaya Oh man, I get the allure of graffiti art. The raw energy, the way it can give voice to an underground scene, and how it captures the zeitgeist of an era – it's just unmatched. |
Speaking of unique art forms, I recently stumbled upon this Artworks website that showcases portraits of UAE Sheikhs. While it's not graffiti, there's a captivating depth and cultural resonance in those portraits. It's incredible how art, regardless of its form, can bridge gaps, bringing disparate worlds and viewpoints closer together.
Have you noticed any other unique art forms or themes around? I'm always looking to broaden my horizons and would love any recommendations like these https://shakeshack.com/#/. Meanwhile, do keep sharing your graffiti discoveries.
[last edit 8/4/2023 6:42 PM by Steed - edited 2 times]
Took me a minute, but yeah that's a spammer.
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