Oddment #13

There's a fair bit of debate (in some circles) about the value and validity of street art/graffiti.Personally, I would much rather look at street art (I make the distinction between this and tagging) than a blank concrete wall or a bleak alleyway.  These pieces are (to me) delightful surprises - moments of beauty or whimsy or weirdness that I often find thought-provoking ... or at the very least, they bring a bit of colour to an otherwise drab urban space.Found this little gem in Montreal (there will be more to come from other places):I would encourage you to read a recent article here, about how attitudes to street art (or urban art, if you prefer) are changing ... at least a bit ... in one city.Happy Friday!