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Gosch!

The colours, the peaceful words and the well-behaved children were all ready to wish us a Happy Christmas.  But the detail removes the happiness. This is the work of  Otto […]
Gosch!

Cuban Beauty

  The worn and peeling walls with their warm but fading colours combine perfectly with the  beauty of this portrait.   Copyright Debbie Smyth, 30 January 2017   Part of Monday Mural and Tuesdays […]
Cuban Beauty

Caress

This mural can be found on Empedrado, close to Plaza de la Catedral.  Working solely by the signature, this piece is the work of ZLY UNT.   Copyright Debbie Smyth, 23 January […]
Caress

The Bard

Close to the Globe Theatre on the south bank of the Thames, you can now find a bright mural of Shakespeare.   This colorful piece is the work of Australian […]
The Bard

More Stars

This is another mural by the Cuban artist 5Stars (Cinco Estrellas).   Copyright Debbie Smyth, 16 January 2017   Part of Monday Mural  
More Stars

Che

This mural by Vin Sever (my interpretation of the signature) adorns a wall at the corner of San Ignacio and Santa Clara, very close to the Plaza Vieja in Havana. Many of […]
Che

Mahogany Fire

  Hex colour reference: CD4A4A A colourful note: The term mahogany red made its first appearance in the English language in 1843.  The name is still much used, especially for hair dye. […]
Mahogany Fire

Five Stars

  5Stars (Cinco Estrellas) is a Cuban artist now based in Germany, but his work still graces the streets of Havana.   Copyright Debbie Smyth, 2 January 2017   Part of […]
Five Stars

Cuba

This piece is by Shekra, one of the members of the French art collective, Art Osons.   Copyright Debbie Smyth, 12 December 2016   Part of Monday Mural  
Cuba