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Makes it look abandoned to me. Probably because my mind is used to seeing advertising everywhere that people are or transit so when I see no ads, I think no pe
by sparrish 3y ago
Makes it look abandoned to me. Probably because my mind is used to seeing advertising everywhere that people are or transit so when I see no ads, I think no people.
I'm not sure ugly gray concrete is better than a big colorful billboard though. I'd like to see it in-person.
- denisdl 3y agoThe photos in the article are from 2011, I believe, when the Clean City Law was introduced. There are no more empty billboards or advertising structures, many facades have been renovated, including works of art by Kobra and other graffiti artists.
- Cthulhu_ 3y agoNah it's not, it makes it look abandoned like you said; they should put in some color, art, character, etc. But not graffitti art, while I don't hate it, I'm sure there's good alternatives to spruce up a city.
- marliechiller 3y agoPerhaps its revealing of the true nature of way cities really are - huge concrete, brick and mortar landscapes. Maybe the revulsion is a natural reaction and humans are inclined towards a more earthly aesthetic which advertising simulates through color
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