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Coronavirus has affected the whole world. People are anxious, and the streets are empty. Well, almost empty. When it comes to the streets, you can only expect one group to roam and stay loyal to them, and they are the street artists. The explanation’s quite simple: even in more peaceful times, these rogues are no strangers to risks, such as the law, and now it’s no different. Also, they wore facemasks before it was “cool.” In times where all the galleries and museums are closed, the streets have become the canvas for public imagination. Let’s take a look at how street artists around the world have interpreted the situation.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Artist: Fake

Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Artist: Fake

Fake says to have painted this “Super Nurse” as an ode to all healthcare professionals around the world.

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    Copenhagen, Denmark. Artist: Welinoo

    Copenhagen, Denmark. Artist: Welinoo

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    Los Angeles, USA. Artist: Teachr1

    Los Angeles, USA. Artist: Teachr1

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    Haleema
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still do not understand this obsession with toilet paper.

    Jaded Queen
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's funny ,half of the population fighting over toilet paper like it is a necessary commodity ,while the other half doesn't even use it.

    JJM
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Neither do I - weird obsession. Of all of things to hoard....I don't get it.

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    Trash Panda
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Teachr1 is a very old friend of mine. He and I grew up together. He has such a wonderful philosophy on life.

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    #5

    Barcelona, Spain. Artist: Tvboy

    Barcelona, Spain. Artist: Tvboy

    “Divided We Stand, United We Fall.”

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    Los Angeles, USA. Artist: Ponywave

    Los Angeles, USA. Artist: Ponywave

    From the artist's Instagram:
    "We all are going through this together. There is a reason which we will see after all. It’s time to look at ourselves. Take a look at what are we doing with the planet and our lifetime. Maybe we should change our priorities? Maybe we should slow down? Maybe we should take a look around and start respect our planet and all those with whom we share it? Maybe someone is trying to hide some changes? Or economic collapse? Maybe one more step to a new world order?"

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    #7

    Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Artist: Aira Ocrespo

    Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Artist: Aira Ocrespo

    Translation from Portuguese: "Bolsonaro's mask against the Coronavirus."

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    Berlin, Germany. Artist: EME Freethinker

    Berlin, Germany. Artist: EME Freethinker

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    Juniper
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    4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Artist is EME Freethinker, its literally written next to it if the photographer would include the signature/tag in this photo.

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    Malmö, Sweden. Artist: Richard Juggins

    Malmö, Sweden. Artist: Richard Juggins

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    Pompei, Italy. Artist: Nello Petrucci

    Pompei, Italy. Artist: Nello Petrucci

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    Draco Malfoy
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really hope that it wasn't someone else writing stay home and ruining the art.

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    Los Angeles, USA. Artist: Rasmus Balstrøm

    Los Angeles, USA. Artist: Rasmus Balstrøm

    Balstrøm who is originally from Denmark did this last mural before he had to flee the country.

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    Monika Soffronow
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wildfires and the black death combined. Dark and bleak at the same time. 2020 did not load correctly.

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    Glasgow, UK. Artist: The Rebel Bear

    Glasgow, UK. Artist: The Rebel Bear

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    Warsaw, Poland

    Warsaw, Poland

    Translates to: Not every hero wears a cape. Thank you! (Translation credit: Draco Malfoy)

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    Barcelona, Spain. Artist: Tvboy

    Barcelona, Spain. Artist: Tvboy

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    Miami, USA. Artist: Sean “Hula” Yoro

    Miami, USA. Artist: Sean “Hula” Yoro

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    Bristol, UK. Artist: Angus

    Bristol, UK. Artist: Angus

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    Daria B
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    4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    From plumber to doctor. Mario did a great job marrying a princess. ♡ (btw, this joke pokes fun on the stereotypes, no judgement, both plumbers and doctors are great heroes)

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    New York, USA. Artist: Crkshnk

    New York, USA. Artist: Crkshnk

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    Colin L
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Denial for months certainly didn't help keep people safe, and now they deny that they were denialists.... a familiar pattern for this administration.

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    #22

    Tartu, Estonia. Artist: Princess Täna

    Tartu, Estonia. Artist: Princess Täna

    “Living in a bubble. Just to be more ironic, a soap bubble.”

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    #25

    Bryne, Norway. Artist: Pøbel

    Bryne, Norway. Artist: Pøbel

    “In these challenging times, I hope this piece can be a positive contribution and spread some joy. Be safe and take care of one another.”

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    #26

    Melbourne, Australia. Artist: Lush Sux

    Melbourne, Australia. Artist: Lush Sux

    Translation from Chinese - “Nothing to see, carry on.”

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    Bristol, UK. Artist: John D'oh

    Bristol, UK. Artist: John D'oh

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    Dublin, Ireland. Artist: Subset Collective

    Dublin, Ireland. Artist: Subset Collective

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    Los Angeles, USA. Artist: Ruben Rojas

    Los Angeles, USA. Artist: Ruben Rojas

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    Miss Victoria
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you could have added some love on the brick wall ... ('cause it cannot be quarantined)

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    Copenhagen. Denmark. Artist: Andreas Welin

    Copenhagen. Denmark. Artist: Andreas Welin

    "a-a-Achoooo!"

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    New York, USA. Artist: Jilly Ballistic

    New York, USA. Artist: Jilly Ballistic

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    Rachel Rollins
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The homeless guy in the back ground really makes this sink in... How can they quarantine? So so sad, my heart is broken

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    Bristol, UK. Artist: Angusart85

    Bristol, UK. Artist: Angusart85

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    Dorothy Cloud
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I look at the "art" and some of it is gorgeous. This shows what graffiti really can look like. Ugly.

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    Los Angeles, USA. Artist: Jules Muck

    Los Angeles, USA. Artist: Jules Muck

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    #41

    Berlin, Germany. Artist: Alaniz And W3sr

    Berlin, Germany. Artist: Alaniz And W3sr

    Artist describes the work titled “Media scares me more than corona“ as a funny collaboration with his brother @w3sr on how media-induced paranoia is scarier than the real virus.

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    Up All Night
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After I have seen what happens in the hospitals, I say we must not look away. What we see are the bare facts. The media is surprisingly mature about this. I doubt this doctor on the grafitti sees anything shocking unless it's a message about the hospital not getting any more supplies.

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    Los Angeles, USA, Artist: Cat Donuts

    Los Angeles, USA, Artist: Cat Donuts

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    La Gioconda In Barcelona

    La Gioconda In Barcelona

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    Leeuwarden, The Netherlands. Artist: N/A

    Leeuwarden, The Netherlands. Artist: N/A

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    Los Angeles, USA. Artist: Teachr1

    Los Angeles, USA. Artist: Teachr1

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    Pontefract, England Artist - Rachel List

    Pontefract, England Artist - Rachel List

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    Monika Soffronow
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Boris Johnson, the prime minister of the United Kingdom, March 3 - "I was at a hospital the other night where I think a few there were actually coronavirus patients and I shook hands with everybody, you'll be pleased to know, and I continue to shake hands." March 27 - Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus and self isolates. April 6 - he is taken into intensive care and spends two nights there. April 9 - still in the hospital. Did anyone say anything about hubris?

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    Athens, Greece. Artist: S.f.

    Athens, Greece. Artist: S.f.

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    North Carolina, Us. Artist: Mck

    North Carolina, Us. Artist: Mck

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    Seattle, WA, USA. Author: Stacy Milrany

    Seattle, WA, USA. Author: Stacy Milrany

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    #55

    Love. Shoreditch Street Art, London

    Love. Shoreditch Street Art, London

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    Edinburgh, Scotland. Artist: N/A

    Edinburgh, Scotland. Artist: N/A

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    Colin L
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Panic doesn't help. Washing your hands and keeping a distance helps.

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    Masked Writer, Malaysia. Artist: Cloakwork

    Masked Writer, Malaysia. Artist: Cloakwork

    "Do not panic and always remember C-L-O-A-K! Firstly, stay ‘Clean’ and hygienic at all the time, ‘Learn’ more about the virus before spreading the false pieces of information on the internet. ‘Obey’ the rules and regulations by the government. Next, be ‘Aware’ of the symptoms and avoid crowded places. Lastly, please be ‘Kind’ to everyone!"

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    Pullman National Monument

    Pullman National Monument

    “In competition we have fought each other savagely and endengered the spirit of selfishness, jealousy, and hate. In cooperation we shall be taught to practice mutual kindness and mutual aid. Working together in harmonious cooperation we rise to a higher plane and become conscious of the inherent divinity of our nature.” Eugene v. Debs, 1915. Wash your hands. (Transcription credit: N’Baro Atksteel X377)

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    N’Baro Atksteel X377
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “In competition we have fought each other savagely and endengered the spirit of selfishness, jealousy, and hate. In cooperation we shall be taught to practice mutual kindness and mutual aid. Working together in harmonious cooperation we rise to a higher plane and become conscious of the inherent divinity of our nature.” Eugene v. Debs, 1915. Wash your hands.

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    Isolation. Shoreditch Street Art, London

    Isolation. Shoreditch Street Art, London

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    Monika Soffronow
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lemon Tree - Fools Garden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Va0vs1fhhNI

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    Facing The Virus, Berlin, Germany. Artist: Lacuna

    Facing The Virus, Berlin, Germany. Artist: Lacuna

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    Translation: Cover Your Nose And Mouth With A Handkerchief To Cough Or Sneeze. If You Know The Artist Please Comment, For I Couldn't Find Them!

    Translation: Cover Your Nose And Mouth With A Handkerchief To Cough Or Sneeze. If You Know The Artist Please Comment, For I Couldn't Find Them!

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    Not Sure Who The Artist Is... Translation: There Is An Epidemic Of Ignorance Around... We Must Protect Ourselves!

    Not Sure Who The Artist Is... Translation: There Is An Epidemic Of Ignorance Around... We Must Protect Ourselves!

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    Asheville, Nc. Previously: “Stay Weird.”

    Asheville, Nc. Previously: “Stay Weird.”

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    Clare Amidei
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like the poem on the blue wall. "I Carry Your Heart With Me (I Carry It In)" by E.E. Cummings

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    We Are Survivors, Trenton, Nj

    We Are Survivors, Trenton, Nj

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    Hubbard Street Mural In Chicago

    Hubbard Street Mural In Chicago

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    Bath, UK Mock-Up

    Bath, UK Mock-Up

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    Wottermehlon Doge
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the last time someone said survival of the fittest, i recall they got blown up day nail bombs...i think its survival of the stay inside-est

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    Saint-Brieuc, France. Artiste : Disco Invaders. Title : Discovid

    Saint-Brieuc, France. Artiste : Disco Invaders. Title : Discovid

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    #69

    Coronavirus Graffiti

    Coronavirus Graffiti

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    Downtown East Side Vancouver - Artist Smokey D. ❤️

    Downtown East Side Vancouver - Artist Smokey D. ❤️

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    Fight The Virus By Ottograph Amsterdam

    Fight The Virus By Ottograph Amsterdam

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    Lourdes ; France.pic From The Local Newspaper.artist :deco Xpression

    Lourdes ; France.pic From The Local Newspaper.artist :deco Xpression

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    #73

    Coronavirus Graffiti

    Coronavirus Graffiti

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    #74

    Blassed Good Friday

    Blassed Good Friday

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