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The art that brings a city to life

by Charlotte Holmes June 29, 2021June 29, 2021

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The art that brings a city to life

by Charlotte Holmes, Calgary Journal
June 29, 2021

<h1>The art that brings a city to life</h1>
<p class="byline">by Charlotte Holmes, Calgary Journal <br />June 29, 2021</p>
 
<p>From murals to sculptures, Calgary is filled with both public and private art. The art within the city adds colour, dimension and meaning to walls and streets that otherwise would just be passed by without a second look.</p>
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<figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-26052" data-id="26052" src="https://calgaryjournal.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/PP3-683x1024.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Since it’s installation in 2013, the head outside of the Bow building has remained an eyecatcher. PHOTO: CHARLOTTE HOLMES </figcaption></figure>
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<figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-26053" data-id="26053" src="https://calgaryjournal.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/PP4-775x1024.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Located in the parking lot of Palomino Smokehouse, artist Van Charles brings walls to life with his mural. PHOTO: CHARLOTTE HOLMES </figcaption></figure>
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<figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-26055" data-id="26055" src="https://calgaryjournal.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/PP6-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">The Famous Five sip tea in Olympic Plaza.PHOTO: CHARLOTTE HOLMES </figcaption></figure>
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