Two weeks ago one of the world's most iconic cultural locations was listed for destruction. This week, after years of opposition, another iconic site also moves dangerously close to demolition.
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Jack Mundey at The Rocks, Sydney / by Tom Oliver Payne
Following up the Barangaroo article I wrote for the Urban Times, I was informed about this beautiful temporary mural of Jack Mundey down at The Rocks.
The exhibition Dissolve by Portuguese artist Alexandre Farto ('Vhils') (see on Artsy) acts to once again remind us of Sydney's very important urban history... One that should not be forgotten in today's planning context.
What an awesome piece of work. If you're in Sydney check out the this page for more info on the gallery.
Feature image by Baddogwhiskas.
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Floating favela graffiti, são paulo / by Tom Oliver Payne
The artists, whose name comes from the Portuguese for 'buena mezcla' ('good mixture'), worked with residents to paint and reface the winding 'vecos' and 'vielas' of the favela with uplifting messages.
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