Wall colours

The mural in New York City (below) has suffered from a number of graffiti editions but still brightens a bleak New York Street.

A pedestrian walks past a street mural. New York 2005.

This ‘street art’ has accumulated over a number of weeks following the closure (below) of some shops in Athens. It brings to the street an entirely different ambience from the discipline of a ‘mural’. In some ways it reflects the coming economic chaos and anger of people affected by the recession.

Street art on empty Greek shops in Athens 2005

Woman walks past street 'tags' in Barcelona.

A woman walks past a blue entrance with graffiti and stencils. Vallance Rd, London 2009