I admit it. I am not a fine arts connoisseur. I appreciate individual pieces of art but I hate the collective stuffiness of most museums. I prefer my art in the street. I like it when art imposes itself on my regular day. I like the jolt of finding art unexpectedly.
In today’s Friendly Friday Challenge I ask you share a photo of ART UNEXPECTED.
It should be something unusual, something out of the ordinary. It doesn’t have to be beautiful. It doesn’t have to be constructed. It just has to have been impressive to you.
Here are a few examples. Walking through a hill district in Seoul, a pair of old boots caught my eye. They’d been artfully re-purposed as planters and placed on steps leading up to a mural. The combination of colors, flowers and re-purposing struck me as being very spring like.
On another day, I was impressed by this painting’s out-of-frame composition. Who said all paintings have to be contained within the frame?!
Street murals can be beautiful. I particularly like it when murals and people interact, whether by accident or design.
Not all street art are murals. Urban graffiti has it’s own appeal. Sometimes the composition is a startling display of color, tags and structure. The image isn’t pretty but it is striking.
I look forward to seeing your interpretations of ART UNEXPECTED.
Remember to include a link to this post and a comment below, so that I and others can find your response.
If you’re new to Friendly Friday, full instructions on how to participate can be found here.
This week’s challenge for ART UNEXPECTED goes up to Thursday, after which Amanda at StPA will post a new Friendly Friday challenge.
Toronto, Canada. March 2020
The Sandy Chronicles 
Here is my new contribution to this so inspired theme: http://www.travelways.com/san-agustin-etla-arts-center/
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Double points for you! Reflections and Art Unexpected 😉 Thanks for joining Tatiana. For some reason I couldnt see the Like button on your blog but know that I liked it anyways
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In some cases you have to wait a little… here my photos are larger than I normally insert into posts, because I wanted people to see them well 🙂 I’ll go and downsize them. thank you very much for your comment though!
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Okay, a bit late and my pingback didn’t work, but here is some art both late and unexpected!
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The pingback worked! Maybe it just took a little longer to register below. Thanks for participating Judy 🙂
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Thanks, Sandy…
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My contribution https://scrapydo2.wordpress.com/2020/03/09/friendly-friday-challenge-art-unexpected/
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Art found in unexpected and practical places! Lovely.
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What a cool idea for a challenge. I so love your artful photos. 😀
Here is my attempt for the week. Enjoy!
https://ceenphotography.com/2020/03/08/friendly-friday-photo-challenge-art-unexpected/
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Thank you Cee! I’m thrilled that you joined in. Normally I’m the one responding to your challenges 🙂
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I love this theme – Art Unexpected – i’m always on the look out: https://daffodilwild.wordpress.com/2020/02/28/field-art/
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You have a fabulous interpretation of the theme. Keep us posted on your final product!
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Thank you! 🙂
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Here are just 25 examples of art as I found it but I could go on and on and in a way this is what I do on my blog.
Great theme again, Sandy! I especially love your third photo. You have a special knack for people photos. It seems that you really love humanity. 🙂
https://mexcessive.photo.blog/2020/03/08/friendly-friday-oh-look-its-art/
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You got it Manja. Whenever I take photos, the ones I like the best are those with people in them. Glad you enjoyed the challenge!
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Here’s my contribution to this week’s challenge https://viewfromtheback.com/2020/03/06/friday-photo-challenge-37/
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Nature is beautiful. Thanks for sharing Sheree
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Pleasure Sandy
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Love you photos and the great finds! I also applaud the idea 🙂
I have one that I hope will qualify 🙂 http://www.giftsmart.com/street-numbers-urban-art/
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It qualifies for sure ! An eye catching piece of art for an unexpected purpose.
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😀
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Here’s my contribution to the unexpected challenge:
https://davidmsphotoblog.com/2020/03/07/friendly-friday-art-unexpected/
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Very artistic interpretation of the challenge David. I enjoyed it!
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Love the boots and the mural. Here’s my all-natural offering: https://grahamsisland.com/2020/03/07/colorful-pahoehoe-lava/.
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Amazing photos of something not everyone has the chance to see. Thanks for sharing Graham!
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I found some interactive photobombing art for your fun prompt.
https://forestwoodfolkart.wordpress.com/2020/03/07/friendly-friday-challenge-art-unexpected/
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I love it. Such fun! I’m glad you shared them with us 😉
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Thanks Sandy for the inspiration. The thinking behind the prompt is what makes our challenges interesting for me.
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I agree. I enjoy seeing what folks put forward & I particularly like those that have a bit of story or context behind them.
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I like that bit of a story along with the photos, if time allows. It rounds out the post.
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What a good use of old boots! Love the murals as well.
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I was impressed when I saw them. Thanks for joining the challenge. I loved your owl !
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Once again, I accept. 🙂 Here is my link to my new post re the Friday Photo Challenge http://ajeanneinthekitchen.com/2020/03/06/they-are-done-by-me-but-are-they-really-art/ have a great weekemd. 🙂
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Art is art Jeanne. Thanks for joining the challenge!
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My pleasure. Thanks for the invite. 🙂
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Great challenge. Here’s my share….. A sculpture made from real flowers 🙂
https://diyingmachine.wordpress.com/2020/03/06/woman-sculpture-made-entirely-from-recycled-flowers-for-global-recycling-day-2020/
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Now that was amazing. An ode to recycling!
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Indeed 🙂
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I like the Korean photo – somehow the woman in front of the mural seems to belong to it, the jacket (?) could be her head scarf blowing away, the railing behind looks as if she could lean on it. Great shot.
I like the others as well but this is my favourite.
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It’s a favorite of mine too. I’m glad you see it as I do 🙂
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Agree with you, a kind of living art. 🙂
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Hi. You’ve got a great way of seeing things, and an eye for the colorful and unexpected. Art is everywhere!
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Thank you for saying so. Im glad you liked it 🙂
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Now this is a challenge, although I am sorely tempted to join in. I can think of some unexpected art already. It should make for superb viewing.Well done with the theme, Sandy. Btw, I just love those boots! How pretty!
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Why not join in.?! Come on!
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I agree, why not?
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Okay…. will get to it, if there is time. I have a busy weekend, but will do my best.
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