Art, Part Deux

Welcome back to the Urban Art Blog Museum!  I have seen so many cool examples of street art over here. Unfortunately, they don't all photograph very well, or perhaps I'm just not a good enough photographer to capture them.  At any rate, here are some of my favorites from the past couple of weeks.

First, this example of glass sculpture comes from Murano, a small island just north of Venice known for its glass blowing.

But my favorite example of street art in Venice was this set of doorbells for an apartment building.

Back in Paris, I've seen quite a few more Space Invaders.  I think this one with the paintbrush is the most interesting.

For those of you who liked the other tile mosaic from my last Art blog, here's that same piece from a distance.  I took this standing on a pedestrian bridge.

I saw a Mister Cat!  Other than Invader, this is the only tag that I have recognized since I've been here.  I think it's funny that he's on the side of the most famous fine arts school in France.

Found this awesome monkey in a little back alley on the left bank.

Should someone call the city about this?

This beautiful mosaic is a storefront in Fontainebleau.  Too bad it was closed, I would've loved to see inside.

The peaceful look on this guy's face is what makes this sculpture ironic to me.

I got a great view of this massive sidewalk painting from the sixth floor of the Pompidou Center.  Those of you who know your electronic music history might recognize those four white pipes, as they are connected to IRCAM, which is right across the street.

I've got more exciting art posts coming up from the Pompidou and the 13th arrondissement, where the mayor has invited street artists to paint the buildings. Until then, remember: