History in the making

19 Monday Nov 2018

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This fantastic mural just off N.E. Alberta Street in Portland, Oregon, depicts some important figure in African American history. Snapped on my visit there in April 2016.

Friends in conversation

18 Sunday Nov 2018

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When I came across this at a local shopping mall a few weeks ago, I could hardly believe this was, essentially, the result of a really fancy cake decoration. These are Marvel Comics characters Rocket and Groot having a friendly moment together, depicted in a creation as part of The Calgary Sugarcraft Guild‘s annual competition at North Hill Centre last month.

Chief

17 Saturday Nov 2018

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A statue of Chief Sitting Eagle at 6 St. and 7 Ave. S.W. in downtown Calgary.

Where’s Waldo?

09 Friday Nov 2018

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An extraordinarily detailed piece of art spotted in Brighton, England, back in May.

Mirrorball reflection

07 Wednesday Nov 2018

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One of the many pieces of public art along the seashore in Brighton. From an evening stroll back in May.

Glistening in the night

04 Sunday Nov 2018

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Another beautiful mural in the neighbourhood surrounding Camden Market in London. Spotted on my visit to the British capital back in May.

Paper rhino

03 Saturday Nov 2018

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One of the many pieces of street art found in the area around Camden Lock, London, snapped on my visit back in May.

Golden performance

02 Friday Nov 2018

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This gleaming statue can be found outside a theatre in Stockholm, Sweden. From a visit to the city in August 2014.

Offering

28 Sunday Oct 2018

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A sculpture called “Offering to Selene from the Elephant God” by Isla Burns graces one of the pedestrian walkways in Calgary’s Plus 15 system.

Shades of yellow

27 Saturday Oct 2018

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More of the ever-evolving art at ContainR in Sunnyside.