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The Surprisingly Convoluted History of Traffic Lights

With an increasing number of horse-drawn carriages on the streets, the number of accidents rose, and the need for traffic control was more pressing than ever. Thus came traffic lights in 1868, about four decades before the mass production of automobiles.

Traffic Signs Appear in Many Shapes, But Why?

The reasons why traffic signs appear in these specific shapes is by no means an accident or a mystery. In fact, there is some clever psychology behind the selection of traffic sign shapes, which we lay out in this article. It all began in 1923 in the state of Mississippi.

Wonderfully Creative Street Art!

Do you know why we absolutely LOVE street art? It's not only because of the beautiful and creative ways that it expresses itself, or the fact that it is given to a community for free.

Remarkable Street Art!

Here are some funny and original street art that is great fun to see! Remarkable Street Art! photos, paintings, street art, graffiti It is quite remarkable what can be achieved with a bit of imagination and by people anywhere, with the slightest excuse.

Indian Art Teacher's 3D Street Art Brightens Local Streets

Using his incredible talent for 3D street art, Kundan creates stunning chalk drawings that captivate everyone who passes by—whether they're children, adults, or even the occasional curious dog!

Street Art that is Out of This World!

They may be 'street art' but some of these definitely belong in an art gallery! These works of street art will amaze, surprise and even scare you at times! Click Here for More Amazing Street Art Photography Street Art that is Out of This World!

How a French Artist Turns Street Signs into Humor

Street art isn’t just graffiti on walls; it’s about turning ordinary spaces into something unexpected and thought-provoking. Clet Abraham , a French artist living in Florence, saw potential in road signs that most of us would simply drive past.

Are These the Most Beautiful Streets in the World?

Street in Bonn, Germany 3. Wisteria Flower Tunnel in Japan 4. Oak Alley along the Mississippi River outside New Orleans, Louisiana 5. Jacarandas Walk in South Africa 6. Tunnel of Love in Ukraine 7. Maple Tunnel in St. Louis, Oregon, U.S.A. 8. Ginkgo Tree Tunnel in Japan 9.

New York’s Streets Are Full of Curbside Treasures

If you're not from New York City, you may not be familiar with the term 'stooping' - it's a longstanding tradition where people leave their unwanted furniture on the sidewalk for other people to take free of charge.

The Original Street Art of DALeast

Click Here for More Amazing Street Art Photography The Original Street Art of DALeast photos, paintings, street art, graffiti, DALeast DALeast is a graffiti artist who, alone, paints the walls of cape town, South Africa, at night. Enjoy the beautiful works of this unique and talented artist

These Artists Are Invited to My Street Anytime

In my dream, all the streets in all the world are covered by beautiful, colorful art, expressing anything beheld by the eye of imagination. I like this dream, just as I adore these creations of of art decorating the walls of many a street.

A Grey Street Needs Color - Beautiful!

Modern streets are boring most of the time. The grayness and subdued colors most of them display can be depressing and mundane. So why not add some color, art and beauty to these streets we walk on and drive through?

When the Street Comes to Life - Wow.

These amazing workds are the brainchild of one Julian Beever , an extremely talented street painter, who creates astounding scenes, showing his enormous creative streak and imagination. His street art is not only beautiful but also fun to photo with!