Thursday, November 3, 2011

Samba On Dundas Mural


It was such a beautiful weekend that I decided to wander along Dundas St W in the Little Portugal area which is also understandably heavy with Brazilian stores and bakeries. I discovered a series of murals along the street which were all designed by the same artist, Jose Ortega, who was born in Ecuador but now lives here and is the artistic director of the Lula Lounge, a Latin night club and event space on the street. Ortega has also designed 2 murals for the New York subway system and even postage stamps. This Samba mural was just recently completed in time for the "Samba On Dundas" festival which took place in September - I love the colours and movement! More murals to come for the next few days.
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18 comments:

  1. LúciaNovember 3, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    I love the colours if this mural!
    You should try "brigadeiro" (chocolate balls) and "pão de queijo" (chesse bread), delicious... ;-)

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  2. SharonNovember 3, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Wow, this really does have gorgeous colors to it.

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  3. EG CameraGirlNovember 3, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    I like the colours and the feeling of movement.

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  4. Regina KNovember 3, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Love this.

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  5. Paul in Powell RiverNovember 3, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    It would be a treat to walk down the street and run into that!

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  6. AnonymousNovember 3, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Like!

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  7. Michael RowlandNovember 3, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Wow! I'd like to dance like that tonight!,,,M

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  8. Kay L. DaviesNovember 3, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Definite feeling of movement. Very well done, and well photographed, too.

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie’s Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  9. LowellNovember 3, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    I don't see how anyone could walk down the street, look at this, and not smile!

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  10. HalcyonNovember 3, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    I love the bright colors! Fantastic mural.

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  11. AnonymousNovember 3, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    I like the drummer spanning the doorway...

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  12. VirginiaNovember 3, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Now that rocks my boat!!!!
    V

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  13. RandyNovember 3, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Now that is FUN!

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  14. King of New York HacksNovember 4, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    Awesome...love his work.

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  15. ArtandArchitecture-SF.comNovember 4, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Ooooo love this, you can see the samba in the movement. Just wonderful

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  16. Babzy.BNovember 4, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    beautiful mural :)

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  17. PerthDailyPhotoNovember 4, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    That mural just makes you want to DO the Samba Red!! Great find.

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  18. VioletSkyNovember 4, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    I love this one - so fluid - almost makes you want to dance just looking at it!

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