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Here's to the After Hours Athlete

Here's to the After Hours Athlete

A box in the old Barracuda parking lot portraying a dude playing ping-pong with the florescent words 'Here's to the After Hours Athlete'. There is also... [More Info]

ZED1 New Mural In Sesto, Italy

streetartnews.net May 20, 2013
ZED1 New Mural In Sesto, Italy

While we last heard from him in Amsterdam last month (covered), ZED1 is now back in Italy where he just completed this new piece in Sesto, a city in the... [More Info]

Livin' in LA - DON'T Vacation at Red South Beach Miami

Livin' in LA - DON'T Vacation at Red South Beach Miami

Even though it is located on Miami Beach, Red South Beach has all the charm of real Miami.  Basically, one never really wants to go to Miami itself.  Sure,... [More Info]

Tjuvholmen sculpture park

Tjuvholmen sculpture park

Tjuvholmen sculpture parkOsloMay 2013Public sculpture park in the new cultural part of OsloAn increasing amount of expensive buildings pop up at the top... [More Info]

Classic Graffiti Spot Torn Down

Classic Graffiti Spot Torn Down

This classic graffiti spot on Melrose was the backside of the dirt parking lot. It was a classic spot with many pieces riding for years. But now, most of... [More Info]

Catch Your Dreams

Catch Your Dreams

A hand painted dream catcher themed wheat paste saying 'Catch Your Dreams'. Placed on an interesting looking building on Melrose.  This location is the... [More Info]

Superman Street Art

Superman Street Art

In a parking lot in Hollywood is this big Superman logo painted on the brick wall. Its not traditional street art, but since this is Hollywood, wonder if... [More Info]

The Dirt Parking Lot Spot Torn Down

The Dirt Parking Lot Spot Torn Down

***Dang.  This got lost in a pile of drafts and never got published.  Better late than never and Rest in Paint to the Dirt Parking Lot~*** Some heartbreaking... [More Info]

MELROSEandFAIRFAX on CNN - Again

melroseandfairfax.blogspot.com February 20, 2013
MELROSEandFAIRFAX on CNN - Again

MELROSEandFAIRFAX just made another appearance appearance on CNN today.  This one was a cameo during a feature was on Banksy's Crayon Soldier.  Since M&F was... [More Info]

United We Rock!

melroseandfairfax.blogspot.com February 17, 2013
United We Rock!

Fun hand drawn sticker stuck up in Silverlake saying 'United We Rock'. Ironically enough, on a non-liable parking sign.  These folks need to get united! [More Info]

Abandonment Issues: Burwash Industrial Farm's Camp Bison

jermalism.blogspot.com February 14, 2013
Abandonment Issues: Burwash Industrial Farm's Camp Bison

The Ontario Heritage Trust erected a historical plaque on the former site of the Burwash Industrial Farm (aka Burwash Correctional Centre) in 2006. It reads... [More Info]

Love Signature

melroseandfairfax.blogspot.com February  5, 2013
Love Signature

Love Me spray paints this yard gate with his signature 'Love Me' tag. It looks like this might have been a commission piece.  If you notice how the 'No... [More Info]

Looooook

melroseandfairfax.blogspot.com January 31, 2013
Looooook

Look paints back this spot in a parking lot on Melrose with a new cartoonish/anime themed piece. Loooooook! [More Info]

Stuck Up

melroseandfairfax.blogspot.ie January 26, 2013
Stuck Up

Stickers stuck up on a parking garage combo. Slaps from Fuzz USC, Plzr, Mecca, Burnside, Form, DTL, Jizer, Fonze, Wars, and more. [More Info]

Livin in LA - Vacation in Summerland

melroseandfairfax.blogspot.ie January  4, 2013
Livin in LA - Vacation in Summerland

Before visiting, the only thing that MAfter visiting, MThe city of Summerland, and there isn't much of one, sits nestled into little cove a few miles south... [More Info]

The Teller Morrow Club from Sons of Anarchy

melroseandfairfax.blogspot.ie January  4, 2013
The Teller Morrow Club from Sons of Anarchy

While searching for street art in the Valley,  MAnyone who watches the show will recognize the spot. But where's the motorcycle parking? [More Info]

M&F's Reach is Deep

melroseandfairfax.blogspot.ie December 23, 2012
M&F's Reach is Deep

MIt is much poorer and there is not glitz and glam like in Hollywood, but there are also plus sides.  For instance, there is plenty of non-metered parking.... [More Info]

Happy Chrismahanukkwanzaa!

melroseandfairfax.blogspot.ie December 22, 2012
Happy Chrismahanukkwanzaa!

These 'Happy Chrismahanukkwanzaa!' stickers have been riding in Los Angeles for longer than MThey are still all over the city, mostly on thin parking poles,... [More Info]

Risk x Gregory Siff

riskrock.com December 21, 2012
Risk x Gregory Siff

A few weeks ago a good friend of mine Gregory Siff flew down to Miami to help me knock out some walls. Late one night after we finished the first coat on the... [More Info]

Party in the Parking Lot

melroseandfairfax.blogspot.ie December 17, 2012
Party in the Parking Lot

Party in the Parking Lot sticker found stuck in the appropriate setting of a gas station parking lot.From Chris Gentry. [More Info]

Anarchist Douche Parking

melroseandfairfax.blogspot.ie December 12, 2012
Anarchist Douche Parking

The previously posted 'Douche Parking' curb takeovers have a new addition of an anarchy sign added to them. Douchebag anarchists~ [More Info]

The Valley Truly Sucks

melroseandfairfax.blogspot.ie December  7, 2012
The Valley Truly Sucks

Sticker from Sinak saying 'The Valley Truly Sucks'. Eh, MSummers might get too hot, but other than that, it is a pretty great place.  And it is awesome to... [More Info]

Weekend link-o-rama

blog.vandalog.com December  1, 2012
Weekend link-o-rama

Anthony Lister in London It’s almost December, and this December I’m going to be taking a bit of a holiday. For most of the month, Caroline Caldwell is... [More Info]

Jaz, Elliot Tupác and Lelo new collaboration in Chacarita

buenosairesstreetart.com November 16, 2012
Jaz, Elliot Tupác and Lelo new collaboration in Chacarita

Elliot Tupác (Perú) and Lelo (Brazil) are in Buenos Aires and hit the bus shelter in Chacarita this week with Jaz and the trio have painted some cool new... [More Info]

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

myriamjcpreston.wordpress.com November  2, 2012
Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Parking spaces generally dictate a lot of what I do and more often than not what I don’t photograph. Today, after failing miserably to secure myself a bay in... [More Info]

Top 10 Gardens in West Hollywood - WeHo News - WeHo News

wehonews.com May 16, 2013

WeHo News Top 10 Gardens in West Hollywood - WeHo NewsWeHo NewsDon't miss famed artist Shepard Fairey's colorful “Peace Elephant” mural, which he... [More Info]

Spray paint artists bring color to Salem buildings -...

salemnews.net May  2, 2013

SalemNews.net Spray paint artists bring color to Salem buildingsSalemNews.netThe Cahills plan to give artists a chance to win some prizes and show... [More Info]

Council knit amused after parking wardens take yarnbomb...

Richmond and Twickenham Times Council knit amused after parking wardens take yarnbomb to police stationRichmond and Twickenham TimesThe council,... [More Info]

Yarnbombers strike again - Your Local Guardian

yourlocalguardian.co.uk April 12, 2013

Your Local Guardian Yarnbombers strike againYour Local GuardianThe first example of the street art was a parking sign in Bridgeman Road, Teddington,... [More Info]

Yarnbombers strike again, this time in Hampton Wick -...

yourlocalguardian.co.uk April 12, 2013

Your Local Guardian Yarnbombers strike again, this time in Hampton WickYour Local GuardianThe first example of the street art was a parking sign in... [More Info]

City backs Renaissance murals - The Bay of Plenty Times

bayofplentytimes.co.nz April  8, 2013

City backs Renaissance muralsThe Bay of Plenty TimesThe idea was that taggers did not put their tags on street art. And $30,000 had been put aside next year... [More Info]

Lamestain Boston Cops Google 'Punk Rocker,' Use Results...

gawker.com March 29, 2013

Lamestain Boston Cops Google 'Punk Rocker,' Use Results to Crack Down on ...GawkerThis is the city that mistook an Aqua Teen Hunger Force character for a... [More Info]

On-the-Go Art Installations Around the US - Zagat (blog)

blog.zagat.com March 22, 2013

Zagat (blog) On-the-Go Art Installations Around the USZagat (blog)In May, Indianapolis will launch a $63 million Cultural Trail, an 8-mile urban bike... [More Info]

ArtWorks! gives Custom House Square a whole new look with...

southcoasttoday.com March 16, 2013

ArtWorks! gives Custom House Square a whole new look with 'yarn bombing'SouthCoastToday.comIt's public street-art with knitted or crocheted yarn instead of... [More Info]

Woodstock's urban renewal: Much more at stake than the...

dailymaverick.co.za March 15, 2013

Daily Maverick Woodstock's urban renewal: Much more at stake than the loss of parkingDaily MaverickHowever, the link between artists and... [More Info]

Radar: Erykah Badu, Bourbonite Regret Society of Toronto,...

blogto.com March  5, 2013

blogTO (blog) Radar: Erykah Badu, Bourbonite Regret Society of Toronto, Road Map to ...blogTO (blog)Photographer Matthew Dupuis opens his latest... [More Info]

Acclaimed artist Douglas Coupland hits mark with urban...

calgaryherald.com March  5, 2013

Acclaimed artist Douglas Coupland hits mark with urban sculptureCalgary HeraldGallery: This amazing street art is the focus of a preservation campaign. These... [More Info]

This street art has its ear to the ground - Times of India

timesofindia.indiatimes.com February  7, 2013

This street art has its ear to the groundTimes of IndiaRecognising the popularity of street art among festival goers, the current edition of the Times of... [More Info]

Street Art Reading 'Douche Parking' Appears on Curbs...

laist.com February  1, 2013

Street Art Reading 'Douche Parking' Appears on Curbs Throughout Los AngelesLAistLos Angeles, like any other city, has a high concentration of douchebags. We... [More Info]

Contestants to Have Cook-Off For a Good Cause - The Ledger

theledger.com January 27, 2013

Contestants to Have Cook-Off For a Good CauseThe LedgerThere will also be seaplane rides, a street art/wall mural competition and an interactive kids area.... [More Info]

The Alexander aspires to change city's cultural landscape...

indystar.com January 20, 2013

The Alexander aspires to change city's cultural landscapeIndianapolis Star... lobby sculpture of early 20th century Indianapolis entrepreneur Madam C.J.... [More Info]

Parking Lot Art? Indianapolis' Hotel Commissions Graffiti...

huffingtonpost.com January 20, 2013

Parking Lot Art? Indianapolis' Hotel Commissions Graffiti Artist Nick Walker ...Huffington PostUnsurprisingly, the hotel then proclaimed itself "one of the... [More Info]

Civic revamp: Bunda St for the people - The Canberra Times

canberratimes.com.au January 15, 2013

The Canberra Times Civic revamp: Bunda St for the peopleThe Canberra TimesNew bicycle racks, seating, bins and light poles would be installed, and... [More Info]

'Heaven' on Earth - Los Angeles Times

latimes.com December 29, 2012

'Heaven' on EarthLos Angeles TimesOther years, downtown's Vibiana , the California Science Center and an underground parking garage have been backdrops for... [More Info]

Indianapolis development commissions graffiti artist to...

therepublic.com December 11, 2012

Indianapolis development commissions graffiti artist to adorn parking ...The RepublicWithin England's "street art" movement, Walker is a contemporary of... [More Info]

Indianapolis development commissions graffiti artist to...

greenfieldreporter.com December 11, 2012

Indianapolis development commissions graffiti artist to adorn parking ...Greenfield Daily ReporterWithin England's "street art" movement, Walker is a... [More Info]

Shepway Council defers parking motions as Folkestone...

thisiskent.co.uk December  5, 2012

Shepway Council defers parking motions as Folkestone store manager is ...This is KentBusinessman Johnny Cotter, who owns a Rendezvous Street art gallery and... [More Info]

Council defers parking motions as store manager is...

thisiskent.co.uk December  5, 2012

Council defers parking motions as store manager is tranferredThis is KentBusinessman Johnny Cotter, who owns a Rendezvous Street art gallery and has been a... [More Info]

La Brea shopping: New stores revive old district - Los...

latimes.com November 21, 2012

La Brea shopping: New stores revive old districtLos Angeles TimesAnd a word to the wise: If street spots are taken, you can find cheap validated parking in... [More Info]