Baches artísticos en las calles de Michigan

Arte de Jim Bachor en baches de Michigan

Un artista ha intervenido los baches de las calles de Míchigan. Jim Bachor ha instalado mosaicos sobre el relleno de agujeros en las avenidas de la ciudad.

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“POTHOLE 5” is now ready for viewing just west of the intersection Argyle and Kedvale on Chicago’s northwest side. Despite being brand new, the piece looks 2 years old. A lot of damage was done as many traffic cones were stolen during the install. A 2nd set was taken overnight. No more installs in this area for awhile! Goodie bag located on post just west of install. (UPDATE: goodie bag has been claimed.) ••••• #bachor #jimbachor #2017potholeartinstallations #2016potholeartinstallations #2015potholeartinstallations
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No es un problema reciente y tampoco es la primera medida que se toma al respecto. Anteriormente, vecinos de la localidad tuvieron que intervenir para resolver un problema que las autoridades correspondientes no atendían. Eso es un mal común. También sabemos de lugares en los que colocan plantas o publicidad para darle otro uso a esos molestos agujeros. La actividad realizada por Bachor forma parte del festival Murals in the Market.

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Not real. Just a comp. But might be real soon for an Ad Council campaign… •••••• #bachor #jimbachor #mincollaboratory #potholeartinstallations
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Murals in the Market es una iniciativa nacida en Detroit, cuyo objetivo es embellecer las calles de la ciudad. Gracias a ésto, varios artistas han decorado las avenidas de la localidad. Con Murals se busca ampliar la oferta artística y gastronómica, generando así un impacto visual en cada área.

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JUST TO BE CLEAR. My crew and I had a great time during a hot, physically demanding week in New York. We used over 1000 pounds of concrete installing the now somewhat mythical "Vermin of New York" campaign. Every installation turned out great. Folks were friendly. The food and drinks were good. I got a fist bump from a traffic cop. My temporary neighbors in the Bed-Stuy neighborhood of Brooklyn were as friendly as the ones I actually know back home. It's only when the DOT folks showed up at the party when things went south. Thank you New Yorkers! Onward! •••••• Photo credit: John Dominé •••••• #bachor #jimbachor #potholeart #NYCpotholeart #verminofnewyork
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Éste es más que un festival internacional de murales. Es una plataforma que fomenta el compromiso de la comunidad con la manifestación del arte en espacios públicos. Cada año reúnen a varios artistas locales e internacionales que llevan el arte a las calles de Detroit.

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Have you found this owl yet? Unlike most owls this one is more visible during the day, especially by bicyclists. You might have to be the head of a school or university to figure out what street this piece is on. And your nearby lovers and friends might even help you find it. (Those are hints people!) This owl is part of the new "Woodland Creatures" series contest in partnership with outdoors startup @tentrr ~ they unlock the outdoors for city dwellers! Head over to the Tentrr IG page now to find out more details. Good luck and happy hunting! •••••• #bachor #jimbachor #potholeart #NYCpotholeart #findthewoodlandcreatures #bushwickfox #tentrr
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La temática de las obras que instala Bachor está inspirada en todos los productos que se pueden encontrar en el barrio. Es posible encontrar un pollo crudo, un helado o un perro adornando los baches. Pero antes de eso, el trabajo en el estudio dura 10 horas pues ahí construye las piezas.

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You can't hit a home run every time you come up to bat! The 8th Detroit install “Aretha" (featuring actual gold tile) is now ready for viewing! Unfortunately the concrete set before I noticed the right side of her face had shifted. Ugh – rookie mistake! Since it didn’t end up looking like her maybe this is just a general tribute to the Motown sound? Yep, that’s it! She is located at Rivard and Adelaide in Eastern Market. The goodie bag (with a new limited edition print!) is attached to a nearby fire hydrant. Post a pic if you grab it! Two more to go in Detroit… •••••• #bachor #jimbachor #potholeart #potholeartinstallations #muralsinthemarket #easternmarket
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Bachor es un diseñador gráfico especialista en obras con mosaicos, mismos que aprendió a fabricar en Italia usando técnicas antiguas. Jim ha realizado esta actividad en diversos lugares del mundo: Italia, Finlandia y otras ciudades de EEUU.

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NEXT STOP – DETROIT! In the middle of prepping for the 4th annual “Murals In The Market" in Detroit September 13th to the 22nd! I'll be one of more than 50 local and international artists in Motown's Historic Eastern Market. Aiming to install up to 10 (TEN!) pieces of artwork over the course of the week. Hope to see you there! •••••• #bachor #jimbachor #potholeart #potholeartinstallations #muralsinthemarket
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