I haven't lived in Phoenix for all that long, but it didn't take long to notice that there is a lot more graffiti here than in Salt Lake. There is actually a very strong art community here, not comparable to LA or New York but come on, I don't live there, and it has spilled over into the streets. I enjoy some art, actually I'm pretty particular about it. My eye is really drawn to street art (at what point is it graffiti?). Most of it is pretty bizarre but you can't deny that some of those guys are pretty dang talented. Anyways, because there are so many murals and tags here, and because I really like them, I have decided to document the street art of Phoenix (and I suppose the surrounding areas as well). There are definitely some pieces that I like more than others and I will make sure to let you know which ones those are.
This first one is on the corner of Grand Ave. and W. Polk St. I pass it almost everyday on my way to school or Scottsdale or anywhere really. For a long time I thought it was a church. I don't think that anymore but I don't have any better ideas so its still the Paper Heart Church in my head.
Just up the street from my house, on 15th Ave. and McDowell, I found these 2 down an alley. There right off of 15th behind a donut shop and a Mexican eatery (both of which have gone under thanks to the economy, I'm sure).
The last one for the post is one that I really like, you can probably guess why. Its on Grand Ave. and Laurel Ave. Its on the north side of a building across the street from a cocktail lounge.
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