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PARO, BHUTAN ART: A SYMBOL OF LIFE

On the walls of Paro, the phallus stands bold—wild, unapologetic, swirling with ribbons of color. It’s not obscene, but a protector, a sacred charm to ward off envy and evil spirits. Bhutan laughs with it, prays with it, paints it everywhere, a symbol of life, creation, and irreverence spun into tradition. 19dec24

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BROOKLYN (BUSHWICK,) NEW YORK STREET ART: ANOTHER SUNNY DAY IN BUSHWICK

Spray cans wielded as brushes, graffiti emerges—a symphony of rebellion and expression, transforming city walls into galleries of raw human spirit and unbridled creativity. 🎨✨ Street art paints the city with a kaleidoscope of styles and stories. Find beauty in the unexpected. Adam Fu Mr. June 6july24

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BROOKLYN (BUSHWICK,) NEW YORK STREET ART: BIGGIE & BASQUIAT by MAXI BAGNASCO

Imagine Basquiat painting a portrait of Biggie – a powerful fusion of art legends capturing the soul of the streets.

Imagine Basquiat painting a portrait of Biggie – a powerful fusion of art legends capturing the soul of the streets. 6july24

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NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK STREET ART: GLIDE LIKE A POET by CALICHO ART

…owls glide like poets, echoing the soul’s restless journey. Ancient sentinels of the shadows, they embody the timeless quest for freedom and the mysteries of the unknown… 🦉👨‍🎨 @calichoartLES-NYC8july24

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BROOKLYN (BUSHWICK,) NEW YORK STREET ART: ALL THAT JAZZ by HOPS ART

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THIMPHU, BHUTAN STREETART: OM MANI PADME HUM

This is the “Om Mani Padme Hum” mantra, one of the most revered and widely recited mantras in Tibetan Buddhism and Bhutanese culture.The vertical arrangement and modern artistic interpretation of the letters make it visually distinct, while still preserving its spiritual significance.• “Om Mani Padme Hum” translates to “Hail to the Jewel in the Lotus.” Each syllable holds deep symbolic meaning,…

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THIMPHU, BHUTAN STREETART: KHABY LAME

The ‘life hacks’ TikTok guy from Senegal on a mural in downtown Thimphu December 2024

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THIMPHU, BHUTAN STREETART: WOW

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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO 🇲🇽 STREET ART: LOS METZICAN

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THIMPHU, BHUTAN STREETART: BATMAN

Batman’s mark on a Thimphu wall— bold, defiant—left by a wandering soul, a symbol for the restless hearts drifting through narrow streets.Be the shadow and the light, the wanderer of dark alleys and bright streets—unmask the truth, chase the howl of justice, and never rest, never settle, always move, always become.Thimphu, Bhutan 🇧🇹5dec24

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THIMPHU, BHUTAN ART: A BURST OF HIMALAYAN SOUL

In Thimphu, a Garuda grips the wall, bold and alive—wings ablaze, claws clutching eternity, snakes writhing with ancient secrets. It’s both chaos and calm, a burst of Himalayan soul, where tradition and myth leap off the corner and into the sky.Thimphu, Bhutan 🇧🇹7dec24

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PARO, BHUTAN ART: FIERCE AND FREE

The dragon roars, a guardian of the sacred, wild and untamed, curling in fire and clouds. Above it, the mystical bird rises, feathers aflame with wisdom, perched between worlds. Symbols of protection and power, they hum with the pulse of Bhutanese Buddhism—earthly and eternal, fierce and free. December 2024

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PARO, BHUTAN STREETART: JOKER

The Joker grins on a wall in Paro, painted chaos in a land of order—laughing at the prayer flags, daring the mountains to blink. 18dec24

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THIMPHU, BHUTAN ART: WISDOM

Symbolism of the Flower Motif:1. Central Flower: The flower represents beauty, purity, and the interconnectedness of nature. It may also symbolize spiritual growth, reflecting Bhutan’s deep Buddhist roots. 2. Colors: • Orange: Associated with wisdom and spiritual accomplishment. • Green Leaves: Represent nature, fertility, and the sustenance of life. 3. Surrounding Patterns: The decorative swirls…

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THIMPHU, BHUTAN STREETART: PROTECTION

This mural on a building in Thimphu features traditional Bhutanese symbols commonly seen to convey protection, spiritual significance, and cultural identity. From top to bottom: Dragon – A powerful emblem of protection and the guardian of treasures. In Bhutanese culture, it is also associated with Druk (Thunder Dragon), which is central to Bhutan’s identity as the “Land of the Thunder…

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BROOKLYN (BUSHWICK,) NEW YORK STREET ART: DASIC FERNANDEZ

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