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Taipei Lantern Festival

Taipei Lantern Festival

The Earlybird April 2, 2025Asia Leave a Comment

I just happened to be in town for the annual Taipei Lantern festival. Not to be confused with the Taiwan …

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Street art Valparaiso

Street Art Valparaiso

The Earlybird October 23, 2024South America Leave a Comment

Valparaiso Valparaiso is a city on the coast of Chile. It was once a prosperous port town, until the opening …

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Bologna

Bologna, Italy

The Earlybird September 25, 2024Europe Leave a Comment

Bologna is a city in the north east of Italy. It is famous for its towers and porticoes. Porticoes are …

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Melbourne street art brunswick

Melbourne Street Art

The Earlybird May 3, 2019Asia Leave a Comment

Melbourne is the arts capital of Australia and its second biggest city. It has a long tradition of street art …

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Durbar square Bhaktapur

Bhaktapur, Nepal

The Earlybird April 21, 2019Asia Leave a Comment

Bhaktapur is an ancient city in Nepal, famous for art, culture and festivals. It has more temples per square metre …

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Düsseldorf street art Kiefernstrasse

Düsseldorf Street Art

The Earlybird September 18, 2018Europe Leave a Comment

Düsseldorf street art is alive and well. Düsseldorf is not as edgy as Berlin, but is renowned for art nonetheless, …

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Cape town street art

Cape Town Street Art

The Earlybird March 17, 2018Africa Leave a Comment

Cape Town is South Africa’s oldest city. It has a vibrant street art scene centered around the gritty, edgy neighbourhoods …

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Palma de Mallorca street art

Street Art Palma de Mallorca

The Earlybird November 5, 2017Europe Leave a Comment

Palma de Mallorca is the capital and largest city of Mallorca. It is a mecca for art. There are several …

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Street Art Berlin

Berlin Street Art

The Earlybird March 12, 2017Europe Leave a Comment

After New York, Berlin is the city in the world most associated with street art. One of the most famous …

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National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City

The Earlybird March 11, 2017North America Leave a Comment

The National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City is considered one of the world’s great museums. It houses an amazing …

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Street Art Medellin

Street Art Medellin

The Earlybird March 10, 2017South America Leave a Comment

After Bogota, Medellin has some of the best street art in Colombia. Medellin is host every year to an international urban …

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Street Art Bogota

Street Art Bogota

The Earlybird March 10, 2017South America Leave a Comment

Bogota is the capital of Colombia and it’s cultural centre is street art heaven. Artists use various media including acrylic, …

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Rio de Janeiro Street Art

Street Art Rio de Janeiro

The Earlybird March 8, 2017South America Leave a Comment

Rio de Janeiro is Brazil’s most famous and iconic city. It has a mind-blowing street art scene. Street Art was …

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mexico-street-art san miguel de allende

Street Art Mexico

The Earlybird March 8, 2017North America Leave a Comment

Mexico has some of the most fantastic art in the world and Mexico City is one of world’s greatest cultural …

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Street Art Buenos Aires

Street Art Buenos Aires

The Earlybird March 7, 2017South America Leave a Comment

Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina. It is the most artistic and cultural city in South America. So, it’s …

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Christchurch street art

Christchurch Street Art

The Earlybird February 2, 2017Pacific Leave a Comment

Christchurch is a city in the south island of New Zealand. A large part of the central city was destroyed …

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Mexican Art – Day of the Dead

The Earlybird January 16, 2015North America Leave a Comment

The Day of the Dead is a national holiday in Mexico when people remember their friends and family who have …

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Huichol Art Mexico

Mexican Art – Huichol Art

The Earlybird January 16, 2015North America Leave a Comment

This incredible art is produced by the Huichol, indigenous people living in the states of Nayarit and Jalisco. The murals …

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Mexican Art – Alebrijes

The Earlybird January 16, 2015North America Leave a Comment

Alebrijes are small animals and fantasy creatures, painted in the most amazing designs. Most are made of paper mache, but …

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