Public Art shows its iconic value as a sign of the times,
good or bad, but always REAL.
A fabulous thing happens when people create public art to express something larger and
more profound than themselves: a new cultural reality is instantly and graphically cemented.
The COVID-19 pandemic is prompting creative artistic messages from Los Angeles to Indonesia, full of amusement, caution, gratitude, and hope. These are the Public Service Announcements of our globally shared experience and empathy.
Here are some samples...
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A humorous image shows Gollum (Lord of the Rings)
and his "precious"...
Mural by Eme Freethinker, Berlin |
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L.A. artist Thierry Guetta (aka "Mr. Brainwash”) replaces his earlier
Kobe Bryant tribute mural with his P.S.A. message Mural by Thierry “Mr. Brainwash” Guetta, Los Angeles |
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Children ride past the cautionary reminder
Mural in Deepok, Indonesia |
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“Angel” tribute murals: Medical personnel are given angel wings
in honor of their dedication and service Mural by Austen Zucchini-Fowler, Denver, Colorado |
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This tribute mural to medical personnel
riffs on the iconic Rosie the Riveter image
Mural by Emmalene Blake, Dublin, Ireland
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| This medical “angel” is supporting the world, and is in company with the iconic Aussie kangaroo Melbourne, Australia |
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The famous Venice Public Art Walls at Venice Beach allow anyone to paint
Mural by Pony Wave, Venice Public Art Walls, Venice, Los Angeles |
