Street Art Culture

During my time in the Netherlands, I have noticed an acceptance and embrace of street art (graffiti). Every unused wall is almost guaranteed to be covered with amazing street art. Urban centers such as Rotterdam embrace this as part of the urban aesthetic, as seen through these pictures taken in the city center. IMG_2467.JPG
Above, shows the kinetic aesthetics of Rotterdam, with what you wear on your bike to work being included as part of the public realm.
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