Tag Archives: Urban

Interesting facts about Manchester’s history.

Posted on July 20, 2016 by agogo22

Have you ever walked around Manchester and wondered why there are so many images of bees dotted throughout the city? Or why there is such an emphasis on science and industry? Our link to the Women’s Suffrage Movement? A statue … Continue reading →

Posted in Manchester | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Yarnbombing Stockholm with Julia Riordan — TwistedSifter

Posted on July 20, 2016 by agogo22

Julia Riordan is a creator/street-artist who discovered her passion for crochet and knitting at the age of 10 via Yarnbombing Stockholm with Julia Riordan — TwistedSifter

Posted in Street Art | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Folks, Please Do NOT Try this! — MaryO’Studio

Posted on June 30, 2016 by agogo22

A high-flying pianist took music to new heights when he played while suspended in the air over Sao Paulo. Ricardo de Castro Monteiro and his spectacular Flying Piano was a highlight of the Brazilian city’s annual Virada Cultural festival on … Continue reading →

Posted in Brazil | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Detroit Is Designing a City With Space for Everyone, Including Goats – Next City

Posted on June 27, 2016 by agogo22

A comprehensive approach to urban agriculture is rolling out in Motor City. Source: Detroit Is Designing a City With Space for Everyone, Including Goats – Next City

Posted in Cities | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Millionaire Sparks Uproar With Demand to Be Buried With Bentley — TwistedSifter

Posted on June 27, 2016 by agogo22

He wants to raise organ donor awareness because saving a life is worth more than any car via Millionaire Sparks Uproar With Demand to Be Buried With Bentley — TwistedSifter

Posted in Brazil | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Manchester School of Samba at The Manchester Day Parade 2016

Posted on June 21, 2016 by agogo22

This gallery contains 14 photos.

Photos from https://www.flickr.com/photos/64706844@N08/

More Galleries | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Cities of Hope Mural Project. Manchester, England. 21st to 29th May 2016. 9 Artists + Guests. #7 Case Maclaim. — Frankie Beane

Posted on June 14, 2016 by agogo22

From the Cities of Hope website: The work of each of our artists is matched to a local grassroots organisation through which we raise awareness of and champion their work. Through a range of activities we aspire to raise a … Continue reading →

Posted in Street Art | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

WHY NORTHERN QUARTER IS THE COOLEST URBAN AREA ON EARTH — Manchester Observations

Posted on June 4, 2016 by agogo22

Okay, so admittedly I have not explored every inch of the globe’s urban landscape, but regardless of this I’ve decided that Northern Quarter is THE coolest patch. It is a place where hipsters reign. Yes, ‘mainstream’, preppiness is shunned, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Manchester | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

By Said Dokins — STREET ART RAT

Posted on May 27, 2016 by agogo22

Mexico based artist Said Dokins was kind enough to send me some of his latest murals. The first mural, is in the city of Coachella, California, for the “Coachella Walls”Festival, with the support of Date Farmer and curated by Med … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Street Art | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

An Explosive New Mural and Paintings by Collin van der Sluijs | Colossal

Posted on May 10, 2016 by agogo22

From the smallest details expressed on canvas to the cracked facade of a multi-story building, Dutch artist Collin van der Sluijs is comfortable investigating what he refers to as “personal pleasures and struggles in daily life.” Working without sketches or … Continue reading →

Posted in Art | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments