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New York: Washington Square Park
Inspiration: When I got to the park late one afternoon earlier this week, I saw a mural of sorts covering a huge portion of the park in front of the fountain. Chunks of chalk lay among the drawings beckoning people to pick up a few pieces and add to the growing patchwork of ephemeral art. Since it rained hard last night, I am sure the mural is all gone now.
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A patchwork of communal expression, I like that!
Little pieces of individual messages, all coming together! I think it would be very interesting to have a view from over the mural of "ephemeral art", as you put it. But nothing lasts for ever, I guess....
Have a great weekend!
Posted by: C | November 27, 2010 at 05:41 AM
I love this - random people working together to create something, even if (perhaps especially if) it only lasts until the next shower of rain.
Posted by: Journey Photographic | November 27, 2010 at 07:11 AM
This is totally cool! What an awesome idea!
Posted by: Alexandra | November 27, 2010 at 08:43 AM
@ C: I love how you put it -- a patchwork of communal expression!
@ Journey Photographic: I do too. And I love the ephemerality of it.
@ Alexandra: It is, isn't it?
Posted by: The Photodiarist | November 27, 2010 at 08:44 AM
oh wow! very cool!! I'd love it if they did this in my area!
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Posted by: annawithlove | November 27, 2010 at 09:40 AM
What a great idea. And you captured it just before the rain!
Hope you're having a magic perfect holiday in NY.
Posted by: jill | November 27, 2010 at 09:56 AM
That is quite innovative! I rather like the idea of urban art which leaves people the possibility to express themselves without creating damage to the existing urban fabric.
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Posted by: davidikus | November 27, 2010 at 10:59 AM
art that's not meant to last- there's something special and bittersweet about that. it's like building sandcastles before the tide comes in.
Posted by: Style Odyssey | November 27, 2010 at 12:06 PM
Strange and original !!
Have a good day !!
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Posted by: FH | November 27, 2010 at 06:26 PM
perishable communal art.
i think the powers that be had all the chalk out in the knowledge that in a few hours, nature would take care of it.
Posted by: the nyanzi report | November 27, 2010 at 07:06 PM
Reminds me of the guy in Mary Poppins... :)
Posted by: Boumette | November 27, 2010 at 08:06 PM
just wanted to say that I enjoy your blog! i do photojournalism so I appreciate the story-telling sensibilities you have.
Posted by: Liveswithcat.blogspot.com | November 28, 2010 at 12:42 AM
WONDERFUL! You really have depht in this picture! Brilliant!
Posted by: Emelie | December 5, 2010 at 11:17 AM