More art from Toronto’s Graffiti Alley’s artists’ peaceful protest.
The straw that broke the camel’s back.
I believe this black panther is by Nick Sweetman.
There is LOTS of writing in the alley. I couldn’t capture it all. Sometimes the lane was too, narrow. Also, there was a portrait of MLK JR. coming up & I was running out of battery.
James Baldwin – “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”
Smaller bits from the alley.
Pics taken by Resa – June 15, 2020
Toronto, Canada
Some of the artists:
I can’t breathe
Graffiti Lux Art & More 
A picture paints a thousand words…. Beautiful artwork and sentiments.. ❤
Agree Sue! Art works for me, and talks to me! ❤
✍︎🎨⊅⚔︎ (my emojis that say "make art not war)
🙂 agreed ❤
Love the panther and the quote, Resa. Happy Monday!
janet
I adore the panther! Now…. it’s Tuesday! Lol… Happy Tuesday, Janet!
Same to you, Resa. You can always just substitute whatever day you read my comment for the day I mentioned. 😉
I really like the Black Panther.
Me too! Nick Sweetman also painted the butterfly on my roof. He’s a wonderful wildlife artist.
Indeed, I agree with Sue, this art paints a story of what is going on in our country and others. xo
Yeah! The art speaks loudly. Next post I saved for last. As I left the alley, there was a portrait of MLK Jr.
For some reason, I’m thinking if Jimi Hendrix and his version of the “Star Spangled Banner”.
xoxo
Yeah, I was watching an old doc of Woodstock and when he played that it was amazing.
This is a Great Wall Art. Can’t wait to see the next. xoxoxo
Perhaps we should put it on our list of considerations for the throw down.
xoxoxo
Mail ya 🤗🌸
✍︎🎨⊅⚔︎ xoxo
What do you mean you went out without a fully charged battery? I tease.
These are, of course wonderful and so important works of art.
You keep bringing them, Sorceress!
well… it was mostly charged. There was LOTS of art, and the pano setting sucks batt and Oh! You’re kidding. ⚡️💥 So, I’ll cool it on the excuses!
Next post – MLK Jr. ✍︎🎨⊅⚔︎
HAhahahaha! That a girl!
I love what you bring time after time, 🧚🏻🌟
⚡️💥 ⚡️💥 ⚡️💥 ⚡️💥 ⚡️💥 ⚡️💥
Haha!!
stunning powerful art! bravo
The artists did a great job. I’ll go back in a couple of weeks and see what else they painted.
Great idea
Fabulous work. I love this post. It’s wonderful.
Graffiti Alley is a very relevant place. Unfortunately, it is shrinking due to new construction.
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‘Tis a wonderful thing when art speaks silent words louder than thunder. A fine post young Resa. Regards TOF
Thanks TOF!
I’m so happy we have arts! I’m not suited for anything else, really.
I agree, young Resa. Art in all its glorious varieties. Regards, TOF
rightly so😎
Agree… thank you!
This is proper belting, this is.
Thanks!! … Although, I don’t recall seeing any belts?
I was wearing one when typing my message. That counts under English law.
Well… okay!
WHAT?!?!
You talkin’ to me?
Non!
Fantastic art and great, great quote, dear Resa! Muchas gracias for capturing
all this important work… Abrazos xoxoxo
You are welcome! Love and love and more love. I saved the painting of MLK Jr. for the last post!!! Abrazos ✍︎🎨⊅⚔︎. ❦❦❦
Thank you artista magica! So much love and amor right back to you:) Gonna check out the MLK post soon! Abrazotes artisticos and creative sparkles 🙂
Lessons to be culled from the art, and ones we can’t afford to ignore any longer.
IKR!
It’s been awhile since anyone wrote a great protest song. All of the arts should be speaking loudly right now!
It has been a while. hasn’t it?
I hope I can see Graffiti Alley one day with my own eyes…
Its days are numbered due to urban development. There are many more art alleys. One will become as famous.
Awesome and powerful art, Resa, and the quote speaks truth, as well. 💗
Aw, Resa, what a crop!!!!! Needless to mention which one is my favorite huh? That panther is brilliant! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo❤️🎨🖌🐾❤️
The art is powerful and the black panther is pure truth.
P.S I’m back! I posted something new on Monday. The poem speaks for itself. Miss you Resa. 🙂
How are you my friend?
Compelling words and artwork.
Kudos to the artists. The James Baldwin quote hits – “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”