Scoundrel, Visionary or Humanitarian?

On July 10, 2015 By ResaIn Guests, Murals, Street Art9 Comments

Bill, from BW Thoughts & BW Fiction sent us this fab historical mural. (worth a click for a better look!)

Circa 1870, Mr Pullman built a town so the factory workers in his factory could have clean air, running water, plumbing & good schools for their kids.

He financed the town with bonds & charged the people rent. The company did all the maintenance and kept the houses, landscaping and parks clean & pristine.

Then came a recession. He cut wages. but didn’t cut rents. This started the rail-road strikes. Pullman was reviled, became called despicable & un-American.
Now, over 100 years later, some of these houses are still in use.

Pics taken by Bill Webb – July 3, 2015

Pullman, Chicago, Illinois

THANK YOU BILL!

And Thank you for allowing me to paraphrase your words!

Sath

On July 5, 2015July 26, 2019 By ResaIn Sath25 Comments

Sath is a Spanish artist currently based in Bangkok.

“Con-tenedor. Mallorca (Spain, 2012)”

Artist: Sath - Photo @ Sath — Artist: Sath – Photo © Sath

⭐ I have visited Sath’s Website and am so honored that he has submitted pics of his Street Art to GLaM ⭐

“Binary system. Mallorca (Spain, 2013)”

I find his work to be socially relevant, and with a sense of humor.

“I be-leaf in you. Penang (Malaysia, 2015)”

You can also find Sath on FACEBOOK

“Love is in the h-air. Mallorca (Spain, 2014)”

Pics taken by Sath- 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015

Spain & Malaysia

THANK YOU SATH!

Buenos Aires Myth’s-tress

On July 1, 2015 By ResaIn Graffiti Art, Guests, Street Art24 Comments

This sweet bit of street art was sent in by Amalia aka Aquileana of La Audacia de Aquiles.

Photo © Amalia Pedemonte – taken August 14, 2014

The woman with the wave could be a Nereid from Aquileana’s post “The Nereids, Fifty Sea Nymphs”

“Reference: Old little Ticket Office where train tickets were sold….It is still placed in front of the actual Tren de la costa Station. San Fernando Buenos Aires Argentina.”

photo © Amalia Pedemonte - taken June 20, 2015 — photo © Amalia Pedemonte – taken June 20, 2015

Also from Amalia –

“ Reference: Inhabited house placed in Victoria. San Fernando Buenos Aires Argentina.”

Pics taken by Amalia Pedemonte – 2014 & 2015

Buenos Aires, Argentina

THANK YOU AQUILEANA

Puerto Rican Iguana

On June 27, 2015 By ResaIn Graffiti Art, Guests, Street Art22 Comments

Maria from Tropical Flowering Zone has also sent us this Iguana.

“This mural has very good technique. It depicts a Green Iguana, officially declared as an ‘invasive species’ on the island. The unknown artists of this mural painted the Iguana as a huge monster holding a Coqui Frog in its hand. “

“Here you can see the detail of the Iguana holding the Coqui Frog. The truth of the matter is that Green Iguanas do not attack Coquis, so at the time this mural was painted, there was a misconception of the Green Iguana and the reptile, which has been stigmatized ever since. The Green Iguana is a beautiful reptile and its diet is strictly vegetarian. I love Green Iguanas and will do anything to rescue and protect them from being harmed.”

Pics taken by Maria I Firpi Mazur – June, 2015

Puerto Rico

THANK YOU MARIA!

See “DEAD MAN’S GARDEN” from Maria in 2 weeks!

Puerto Rican Beauty

On June 25, 2015 By ResaIn Graffiti Art, Guests, Street Art23 Comments

Maria from Tropical Flowering Zone took these amazing pics of an incredible piece of street art.

BLACK WOMEN WITH CARIBBEAN MONARCHS

“This mural was painted on an exit to a highway. It depicts two black women surrounded by Caribbean Monarch Butterflies. Puerto Rico is very proud of its African influence and heritage on the island. Several famous black artists have had a major influence in the arts, and this mural pays a homage to black women.“

“The mural is slowly deteriorating, nevertheless it still has great detail. Caribbean Monarch Butterflies are unique because they don’t migrate and are native to the Caribbean region. They are slightly smaller than the Canadian ones but have the same colors and morphology.”

Pics taken by Maria I Firpi Mazur – June, 2015

Puerto Rico

THANK YOU MARIA!