A fascinating art work that appeared recently in Edmonton is called The Meeting by the artist Wang Shugang. It is made up of seven crouching figures in a circle. An eighth figure is placed alone across the street from The Meeting. At one time, one of these figures was holding a circular mirror but it […]
Tag: 118th Avenue Edmonton
Broken Windows
Recently, our nearby 7-11 store closed. The manager had had enough of broken windows and threats to employee safety, so they decided to move. This came as a big surprise to us because we thought 7-11 stores were eternal. Obviously, we were wrong. Our neighbourhood is, mostly, a very pleasant one, with tree-lined streets and […]
We All Need Bright and Beauty
Here is a selection of mural and street art on Alberta Avenue (118th Ave) in Edmonton.