Artist Nick Cave is embarking on a new project that is not only epic in scale, but also in purpose. Longtime followers know that Nick Cave is one of my most favorite living artists and that his work has made multiple appearances on my blog. Known for his soundsuits and for large-scale immersive installations (both […]
Read more "AMENDS"Who knew that in a time of global crisis, Banksy would be the artistic hero we needed to help us stay positive and persevere? I’ll admit… I never saw that coming! Banksy has created yet another astounding piece of artwork that is both simple in composition and profound in meaning. It is an artwork in […]
Read more "Banksy Does It Again"I discovered this mural while wandering through the Temple Bar district of Dublin, Ireland. Temple Bar is known for its numerous pubs, buskers and party-like atmosphere and is an iconic part of town that draws tourists looking for that perfect Instagram shot. I noticed this particular mural was tagged “SUBSET” and decided to do some […]
Read more "SUBSET"I’m continuing my exploration of Central Florida’s incredible mural scene with this majestic beauty found directly across the street from Sam Flax in Orlando. This mural is the handiwork of local artist Dolla $hort and is an even more impressive sight to behold in real life. Murals are truly powerful works of art in that […]
Read more "Central Florida Murals #2"Murals are on the rise in Central Florida and as someone who loves public art, I am thrilled! The two murals featured in today’s post can be found on the Sam Flax building in Orlando. Sam Flax is the area’s go-to art supply store that regularly features artwork by local artists. These particular murals are […]
Read more "Central Florida Murals #1"Sometimes you can find art in the most unusual places. While on vacation in Chicago a couple weeks ago, my husband and decided to stop by the House of Blues for a night cap. We had spent all day out-and-about and we weren’t quite ready to head back to our hotel. Plus, since we have […]
Read more "Purvis Young & Mary Proctor"While I have been following the story of The Van Gogh House from the beginning, I finally had the opportunity to drive by the house myself this week. Located on a main thoroughfare in Mount Dora, FL, it has generated quite a bit of publicity with mentions on the Today show, The Washington Post, the […]
Read more "The Van Gogh House"My husband travels quite a bit for work and I often drop him off at the airport and pick him up when he returns. This makes me quite familiar with our area airport and I often lament not having my own designated parking space. With that familiarity comes an interesting observation – it has always […]
Read more "The Traveler"Anyone who has been following this blog for a while knows that I LOVE public art. I recently discovered this incredible mural titled, “Your Wish is My Command,” at Voodoo Doughnuts Universal Orlando Resort. Created by artist Mona Superhero, the in-house artist for Voodoo Doughnuts, it is spectacular in its own right. The real magic […]
Read more "“Your Wish is My Command”"The community of Eau Gallie, Florida is experiencing a fascinating and on-going debate about art. Centered around a mural created by artist Matt Gondek, the city has been struggling with complaints from its citizens that the artwork in question is too violent. However, the design for the mural was approved by the city of Melbourne’s […]
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