I used to hate graffiti. It was such an eye sore and ruined, IMHO, beautiful buildings, bridges, etc.
But street art has risen to a new level over the decades. Much of it is now museum worthy. Here are some examples we came across in Brooklyn, New York:
It’s only a small graffiti but I absolutely love this in San Carlos in Costa Rica.
We love to visit a resort called Tabacon in the Arenal region and I always use this little rat as a distance marker so I know how much longer we have left to drive!
On a sit in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada A competition with about 20 artists all working only in chalks. I was fascinated by their talent. Yes, the last one is also on a flat surface.
Do you recognise this fine actor?
Spotted him in Pocono Summit, Pennsylvania but was also lucky enough to spot the real Mr Nicholson whilst driving along Mulholland Drive in LA
Every September in Manchester UK, there is a street art competition. 20 or so street artists are given public spaces to create a piece and the results are phenomenal
A competition with about 20 artists all working only in chalks. I was fascinated by their talent. Yes, the last one is also on a flat surface.
