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4.5.11

Street Art In Prague and Vienna

I have always loved graffiti and mural art.  I can never understand why some people don't like it or think of it as a nuisance.  Sure there are times when it is just plain vandalism but I'm referring to street art where someone puts any degree of effort into their work.
I think graffiti and mural artist, should be touted as contributing members of inspiration to others.
Here are some photographs I took on our trip:

I just love this one- I mean look at it- pure genius

Check out my photos of graffiti art in
Venice Beach
and mural art in
San Francisco

28 comments:

  1. Lina ThomlinsonWednesday, May 4, 2011 at 5:55:00 AM PDT

    I love it! You found some great art out there.

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  2. UnknownWednesday, May 4, 2011 at 5:57:00 AM PDT

    it truely is SUCH an art! - i try to spray paint the numbers on my garbage cans and it looks horrible!

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  3. Sally Tharpe RowlesWednesday, May 4, 2011 at 6:24:00 AM PDT

    Great post, Ren! As well as the other two, you really have a great collection of photos here! I share your passion for graffiti art & was planing to do a similar post after my trip to NYC but I only got one good photo. So I really admire your diligence in capturing so many works of art from so many different & interesting places.

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  4. jenn from midlife modernWednesday, May 4, 2011 at 6:36:00 AM PDT

    I am with you. I LOVE graffiti and the ones you captured are incredible. I always snap pics of it around NYC and have a small collection going of my favorite works.

    PS: Sorry to have triggered some unfavorable memories for you with my last post! At least you've gotten to experience some interesting, if somewhat unsavory, things while traveling.

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  5. Hannah {Culture Connoisseur}Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 7:00:00 AM PDT

    I've told you before and I'll tell you again. I love street art! These are great. My favorites are the skeleton and the one that sort of looks like anime.

    Great post!!

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  6. Brittany H.Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 7:17:00 AM PDT

    I'm ALL FOR good graffiti!

    Have a great day!
    You Are My Favorite

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  7. Lovely WorldWednesday, May 4, 2011 at 7:34:00 AM PDT

    Amazing stuff. Thanks so much for your comment on my Flamingo post. I don't usually write so much, but have been thinking so much about creative work and the internet! Always happy to see all the inspiration here.

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  8. PetWednesday, May 4, 2011 at 7:52:00 AM PDT

    I am a great fun of graffiti too.
    Have you seen Banksy's movie?
    http://pencilandbox.blogspot.com/2010/10/san-sebastian-little-festival.html
    And what about the Invaders? They are all over the world too!
    http://pencilandbox.blogspot.com/2010/11/well-always-have-paris.html

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  9. Andrea @ little bucklesWednesday, May 4, 2011 at 8:13:00 AM PDT

    Fantastic! I love Prague. Did you reach France?

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  10. kWednesday, May 4, 2011 at 8:27:00 AM PDT

    those are GREAT!! I don't mind it when it's like that either..

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  11. heatherWednesday, May 4, 2011 at 11:46:00 AM PDT

    oh i really like them all! but that mermaid-esque one and the infinity one are just genius!

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  12. ag.Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 12:04:00 PM PDT

    I totally love this type of art too, I really think it makes people happier if it's around, even if they don't think they notice it.

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  13. A Crimson KissWednesday, May 4, 2011 at 12:50:00 PM PDT

    How beautiful! I love seeing art in the most unexpected places!

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  14. MiseWednesday, May 4, 2011 at 1:05:00 PM PDT

    Those tanks and diggers are hugely impressive; I would stop my car and stare and stare.

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  15. Samantha KWednesday, May 4, 2011 at 1:29:00 PM PDT

    Street art is some of my favorite types of art. I think that those who don't like it just don't understand it and see it as just people tagging.

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  16. shebaWednesday, May 4, 2011 at 1:29:00 PM PDT

    love all your trip posts, but this is my fave so far! i love good street art too...in the garden of my first apartment in NYC i had a good friend do a mural of billy holiday on our wall. it was the talk of every party we had!

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  17. RitaWednesday, May 4, 2011 at 1:39:00 PM PDT

    one love!;)) I like murals- we've got special ones here too;)
    hugs
    J

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  18. AnonymousWednesday, May 4, 2011 at 2:49:00 PM PDT

    These are fantastic - such a great art form, and these are beautiful finds.

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  19. design elementsWednesday, May 4, 2011 at 3:11:00 PM PDT

    I'm for good graffiti too...I've found good pictures!

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  20. nunuWednesday, May 4, 2011 at 10:53:00 PM PDT

    great shots ren! i like this kind of graffiti too. is the one of the boy and the bunny a banksy?

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  21. ;)Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 3:14:00 AM PDT

    Really great graphs (and photo!!!) The first one makes me think to Marcel Marceau...

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  22. Barbara von EngerThursday, May 5, 2011 at 4:26:00 AM PDT

    I am drawn to street art but can understand wh others might not be too keen on it - it's in your face kind of art and not housed in a museum ( in a museum one can decide whether one wishes to see a given exhibition or not whereas in street as one is somehow robbed of that choice altogether ). XX

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  23. Kristin HThursday, May 5, 2011 at 6:19:00 AM PDT

    Great finds... loving the second one since I secretly wish I was a mermaid... at least that is what it reminds me of.
    Have a fab day!

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  24. Diana MieczanThursday, May 5, 2011 at 10:22:00 AM PDT

    I totally agree with you! Graffiti and mural art is amazing and a great way of artistic expression:) Totally loving those photos...Brilliant! Enjoy your day, my dear
    Kisses

    Ps: I’m hosting a stunning Sima Gilady jewelry GIVEAWAY today!

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  25. Pat TillettSaturday, May 7, 2011 at 12:45:00 PM PDT

    I'm with you! This stuff is pure art!

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  26. Jenn @ Live Love Life Now!Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 9:09:00 PM PDT

    I LOVED this post! I am an avid fan of street art myself and wish that more cities would commission graffiti and murals to cover ugly overpasses and nondescript buildings!

    Thanks for the wonderful collection of European street art, it's fabulous :)

    Jenn

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  27. rockinkezTuesday, May 10, 2011 at 1:52:00 PM PDT

    the one with the tanks is BRILLIANT!
    i love wandering down by the canal in vienna and looking at all the street art.

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  28. nunuMonday, May 30, 2011 at 10:16:00 PM PDT

    for you my friend... i thought of you in san francisco!
    http://thenunuland.blogspot.com/2011/05/marshall-beach.html

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