Political Graffiti in Cuenca

"If god exists, he lunches at the table of ??"

“If god exists, he lunches at the table of the boss” (could be referring to President Correa)

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“Extinction is near, but you can fly”

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“Weed cures cancer” (demonstrably untrue, but carry on)

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“Smoke one…I already smoked one… Smoke another!”

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“We can live without gold, but not without water” and “Live free”

Anarchy symbol on the main church door

Anarchy symbol on the main church door

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“Punk isn’t dead, it’s partying”

"Unity for the revolution and socialism"

“Unity for the revolution and socialism”

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“Uncover the memory” (I don’t know what that means, or what the toilet plunger signifies)

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“I already voted, now how do I free myself?”

"Grow, believe, create..."

“Grow, believe, create yourself…it’s not metaphorical, it’s literal”

"Without poetry, there is no city"

“Without poetry, there is no city”

One of the Best Street Art Corners in Chicago

I went to Chicago this weekend, visiting friends and family I hadn’t seen for a year. I had a wonderful time catching up over delicious meals and drinks, especially as the weather gradually warmed up to proper August temperatures. I didn’t have much time on my own, but Thursday afternoon I went back to my old neighborhood, and I finally took some pictures of an art studio I’d seen from the el but never found on the ground before. Here are some shots of the great paintings I found there.

Near the California blue line stop, in case you want to find this corner for yourself

Near the California blue line stop, in case you want to find this corner for yourself

Ferrets! Right?

Ferrets! Right?

It's not where you're from, it's where you're going (I wonder how many people leave them notes about the "your")

It’s not where you’re from, it’s where you’re going (I wonder how many people leave them notes about the “your”)

This looks especially cool as the el is coming in from the city at twilight

This looks especially cool as the el is coming in from the city at twilight