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Tag Archives: murals
Something we could all use
So many things in life can bring us down. One thing we have found that adds a touch of sheer joy is turning a corner and discovering a grand work of art. Cascais is a beach resort town on the … Continue reading
Posted in Portugal - Europe
Tagged art, Cascais, Lisbon, murals, Portugal, street art, travel, yarn-bombing
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Playing with Art
On our travels we don’t go looking for art on our daily walks, and yet somehow it has a way of popping up where we least expect it. One of the reasons we have enjoyed our stay in Cuenca, Ecuador … Continue reading
Posted in Ecuador, South America - 2016
Tagged art, Cuenca, Ecuador, murals, painters, public art, travel
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Mural, Mural on the Wall
The signature look of the Mission District is murals. Beautiful painted colors. Everywhere you look. An alley. A bookstore. Walls. Houses. Sometimes historical, sometimes humorous themes. We found interesting shops in the neighborhood as well. Our favorite browse was in … Continue reading
Posted in US - California
Tagged art, Cha-Ya, colors, Fine Arts Optical, murals, paint, San Francisco, travel
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