The Austin Art Wall

I took the missus up to Austin this last weekend (MemDay). One of the more interesting things we spent a lot of time looking at was the Baylor Street Art Wall. This is a patchwork of concrete walls and floors set into the hillside. Anyone with a can of spray paint and a moderate inclination to climb can spend a weekend Michaelangelo-ing their personal manifesto. Of course, since this is a public space, your contribution may be painted over the very next day. So it goes. Parking is iffy on Baylor Street, which is itself accessible only by a somewhat steep, though thankfully short ride. Austin roads are  full of surprises - crest a small hill and find yourself rollercoasting down a much nastier slope. But this ride was worth it. Here are some pictures.