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Murals, Wall Art, and Graffiti

Murals, wall art, and sometimes even graffiti are important parts of the overall landscape and urban design.
Trompe l'oeil
Definition of the term trompe l'oeil with examples of how trompe l'oeil is used in architecture.
Urdy Plaza in Austin, Texas
Urdy Plaza in Austin, Texas is known for its colorful mosaic murals made with tile, glass, and metal.
National Technical Institute for the Deaf Wall Art
See photos of wall art from the tunnels at the Rochester Institute of Technology/National Technical Institute for the Deaf.
At 149 Street
A history of the graffiti as an art form in New York City's subway system.
Art Crimes
Comprehensive guide featuring graffiti artists and an ongoing list of shows.
The Cholo Style
A page covering Charles "Chaz" Bojorquez's unique graffiti style, with a few images.
Images From Holland
Pages of graffiti images by the Lame Face Crew.
Images from Finland
More than 700 graffiti pictures, from the "Helsinki Connection."
Images of Aerosol Art
The Bomb Hip Hop site's collection of world wide graffiti art.
Poland's Train Graffiti
An enormous searchable database.
Shared Vision
The Community Bridge mural from Maryland.

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