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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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#1

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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#2

Copenhagen, Denmark. Artist: Welinoo

Copenhagen, Denmark. Artist: Welinoo

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#3

Los Angeles, USA. Artist: Teachr1

Los Angeles, USA. Artist: Teachr1

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#5

Barcelona, Spain. Artist: Tvboy

Barcelona, Spain. Artist: Tvboy

“Divided We Stand, United We Fall.”

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#6

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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#8

Berlin, Germany. Artist: EME Freethinker

Berlin, Germany. Artist: EME Freethinker

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Juniper
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3 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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#9

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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3 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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#11

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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3 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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Los Angeles, USA. Artist: Corie Mattie

Los Angeles, USA. Artist: Corie Mattie

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

Translates to: Not every hero wears a cape. Thank you! If I am not mistaken

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Barcelona, Spain. Artist: Tvboy

Barcelona, Spain. Artist: Tvboy

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#18

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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3 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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3 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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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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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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#27

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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3 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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3 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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3 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.

#39

Los Angeles, USA. Artist: Jules Muck

Los Angeles, USA. Artist: Jules Muck

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Bristol, UK. Artist: Diff

Bristol, UK. Artist: Diff

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