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1 day agoThe new life of hand-painted signs in Mexico
Sign painting in Mexico City has surged in popularity following the removal of street signs, leading to increased interest and new opportunities for artists.
When we consider the subway, it's often for reasons that have to do with decay and deterioration. The switches are outdated. The elevators are broken. The train is late (again). Of course it could be better, but rarely do we pause to take in what the system does right. Its 25 lines, 472 stations, and 665 miles of track traverse the city and offer a tremendous amount of mobility.
Austin's latest work explores the intersection of narrative and metaphor through surreal depictions of marine life in unsettling urban environments, evoking a sense of alienation.