Monthly Archives: May 2008
Real Life Monopoly
This, spotted in Chicago, is probably meant to be a critique on the gentry moving in, but some have seen it as a statement on the unjust taxes on the wealthy. What does it say to you?
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Are you living the Charter?
I came across this CNU quiz to determine whether you are living in accordance with the Charter for New Urbanism. I got an 86/100, but there are a few questions that could go either way. Does anyone else feel like … Continue reading
The Islands of LA Nat’l Park
Here is another great project from LA. I came across this article in the LA Times that describes Ari Kletzky’s public art project, the Islands of LA National Park. The artist says that the project is intended to “generate discussion … Continue reading
Filed under Elsewheres, Imaging, public art, public space
I actually like your stuff
But please don’t use guerrilla tactics to advertise to me. I saw this at the exit to the fountain sq. garage today and can’t help but wonder a couple of things. First, is it from a street team, and if … Continue reading
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More OTR Street Art
Here is a great instance of the same design that I posted earlier. This time it is complete and it has a little (plump) friend too.
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Community Living Rooms
Community Living Rooms are something that I first came across this article in DESIGNER/builder Magazine, but this article in the NY Times caught my eye. I am glad to see that they have caught on, and in LA of all … Continue reading
Filed under Elsewheres, planning, public space, urban design
OTR Swooning
I guess these have been there for a while, probably since this show in 2004, but I’d never taken photos until yesterday. For those that aren’t familiar with swoon you are missing out. Check out the audio tour of her … Continue reading
Filed under DIY urbanism, Imaging, OTR, public art, public space
Cans Festival
Here are images from the Cans Festival, a stencil art street party that took place in London this weekend.
Filed under Elsewheres, public art, public space, Uncategorized
Messages
is your trash your home On the soup bean side kid street let me eat NEE NEE was here 10-22-07 This is why I’m hot My real killas run this park Who want it !!! Who want it bitches!! NEW … Continue reading
Filed under OTR, public art, public space, Uncategorized
Memorials
Memorial on McMicken Rest in peace Dre Big Kncles R.I.P Derrell RIP Day Day RIP Hip Hop, RIP Day Day, RIP All Real Niggas, RIP Gran ma RIP lil Ant A.K.A Bag of Dirt RIP Day Day RIP White Mike
Filed under OTR, public art, public space
