Last month, while in Philadelphia for our son’s college graduation, we realized we wouldn’t be visiting again in the near future. We’ve grown fond of this town so it was with a taste of bittersweet that we enjoyed its charm and I captured these murals. I found this swirly mural on 47th and Upland Streets […]
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Early Morning Mural
We’re back! Philadelphia is definitely an ugly duckling city: At first, it’s not much to look at; but each time we visit we see a little more of its underlying beauty. The town is growing on us! Last night we stayed in an AirB&B rowhouse. And to get the full living-in-Philly experience, this morning we […]
Philly’s Murals: A Calm Before the Storm
We were in Philadelphia a few weeks ago just before Hurricane Sandy hit. Thankfully, the city was spared the devastation inflicted upon other East Coast areas. Anyway, this is our third visit to Philly. I’m growing to appreciate this city and each time I find new murals, which I just love. With more than 3000 […]
Autumn Art on Willy Street
It’s beautiful autumn weather here in Wisconsin. And a drive down Madison’s Williamson Street means checking out the latest graffiti mural on Motherfool’s Coffeehouse. Here it is—as bold and vibrant as the day itself.
Yes, Graffiti Can Be Art!
One of my favorite Madison, WI, neighborhoods is Willy Street (technically Williamson Street in the Marquette Neighborhood) and one of my favorite places there is Mother Fool’s Coffeehouse. It’s got the most delicious soup inside and this beautiful graffiti art outside. According to the Daily Page, Mother Fool’s started its graffiti mural program in 2001 when […]