From the Daily Scot:
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I noticed a colourful trend emerging in Auckland before I left in 2014: bold and beautiful painted murals were popping up throughout neighbourhoods
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On the sides of prominent buildings, inside alleyways and incorporated into the architecture of newly opened retail and hospitality establishments, commissioned artists where now part of the design team. Graffiti? Definitely not. Detailed splashes of colour adding a new dimension to the urban environment.
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We need not rely on the city to commission a public mural to liven up an area. Business owners, why not cover the entire elevation of your restaurant like this venue in Melbourne?
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Mix it up a bit and add some vitality and randomness to the street elevation. We could use some bold murals and splashes of colours in areas of the city, especially on those dark gray winter days that tend to endlessly consume us.
