The more I discovered the city in its most natural form, the more I concluded:
Sometimes it was the evocative street walls, at other times it were the graphic trams and most often it was the canvas-like road promenades and park pavements. Together, these snowballed into something so wildly creative and powerfully original that it lent a renewed layer to my Melbourne expedition, something that I never planned for.
There was something so joyous, vulnerable and slapstick about Melbourne and it's arts that it made the city that much more likable. From abstract to concrete, from sublime to ethereal, Melbourne painted a beautiful world, a world where artists - known or unknown; people - locals or tourists, and art - titled or untitled; everyone was welcome, everything appreciated.
One look at the spattered flecks of color on the streets was enough to draw me in, lost in feelings of deep artistic beauty, never to be found again ...
Melbourne is an out and out art city.
Art is the life of the people here, infused in the city’s character and landscape.
Sometimes it was the evocative street walls, at other times it were the graphic trams and most often it was the canvas-like road promenades and park pavements. Together, these snowballed into something so wildly creative and powerfully original that it lent a renewed layer to my Melbourne expedition, something that I never planned for.
There was something so joyous, vulnerable and slapstick about Melbourne and it's arts that it made the city that much more likable. From abstract to concrete, from sublime to ethereal, Melbourne painted a beautiful world, a world where artists - known or unknown; people - locals or tourists, and art - titled or untitled; everyone was welcome, everything appreciated.
One look at the spattered flecks of color on the streets was enough to draw me in, lost in feelings of deep artistic beauty, never to be found again ...
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| Incredible people, interesting sights while wandering on the streets of Melbourne |
Sometimes one does not mean to fall in love,
Sometimes, it just happens. ~ Shannon Hale
Today... I sit miles away from Melbourne, but that's only speaking physically. Mentally, I am still there. Very much there. My heart continues to reside in its artful realms. I can still feel every inch of my heart pin for the beauty. They say, a true love story never ends. They say it best. We shall continue this someday.
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33 Comments
Oh my !! uve seem to have covered the nooks n corners of the city capturing so well each n every essence of the country !!!
ReplyDeleteMelbourne has become a part of you now Arti! So nice to see different aspects of the lovely city through your eyes!
ReplyDeleteNice candid shots.
ReplyDeleteStreets of Melbourne are full of life, I must say. You've clicked the pictures beautifully.
ReplyDeleteTruly fantastic! :)
ReplyDeleteI lived in the Melbourne of yesteryear for twenty years and in some ways, wish I were there again although I so enjoy the freedom of my 500 acres in the foothills of the Mt.Lofy ranges, a stones throw East of Adelaide.
ReplyDeleteGreat memories of being an art student at what used to be Caulfield Tech.
Despite what looks like some fairly wet weather everyone looks like they are having such fun. Great post as always, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFabulous captures...!
ReplyDeleteWow - I am glad you have loved our great city, hope you will be back soon!
ReplyDeleteWren x
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Fun shots!
ReplyDeleteit's look like melbourne not just a big city but have some space for creativity and art thing. Nice place to visit, thank you to take me there through your picture
ReplyDeleteArti, wonderful photos and post ~ da
ReplyDeleteKeep posting
Wonderful shots Arti...revived my Melbourne memories :) The street art there is quite good...I especially like Fitzroy..
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Guess what I am in the process of cimpiling all the street artists photos I have for my travel blog :D Loved your photos. There are so many of them in Australia and all equally good :)
ReplyDeleteIsn't it amazing how those people can do what they love and not care about the material traps of the world?
ReplyDeleteWish most of us were also gutsy enough to follow in their footsteps.
Great pictures Arti.
ReplyDeleteAn artist in every corner, I would love to be there one day too!: ) beautiful captures Arti: )
ReplyDeletewonderful photos
ReplyDeleteI've never visited Melbourne, Arti, but I've enjoyed the city through your lens. Hope all is well with you.
ReplyDeleteI am catching up with all your wonderful posts Arti.. This one is exemplary as usual..!
ReplyDeleteWow..that's so delightful to meet unknown artists on street - it's a serendipity! They are really enjoying their love for the art, it's biggest achievement something more than even fame. I loved your 'art' love affair :)
ReplyDeleteSo lively :-) The rain pics are my favorite :-)
ReplyDeleteYour photos and your words are so full of the excitment you seem to have felt there. Looks like such an awesome trip you had.
ReplyDeleteYou are truly in love with that place :)
ReplyDeleteThey always say that Sydney is like NYC and Melbourne is like Chicago, but looking at your pictures and words it seems like it has such a special and independent spirit I just don't know how to categorize it. I look forward to reading the rest of your posts about Melbourne now but had to say hi!
ReplyDeleteNice post, makes me want to visit the city:)
ReplyDeleteSuch a nice Presentation with the beautiful Photographs.. Well said, Arti!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures and a wonderful post, Arti :)
ReplyDeleteMelbourne from a fresh, new perspective... absolutely enjoyable post.
ReplyDeleteI'm nostalgic for Melbourne, even though I was there for a very short visit. Lovely post.
ReplyDeleteAmazing blog and beautiful pictures....
ReplyDeleteSuch a lively and fun atmosphere!! great pictures Arti :)
ReplyDeletepictures captured so beautifully, that you almost want to fly in to Mel right away.These artists simply fill the street with majestic color and viberance :)
ReplyDeleteDelighted you stopped by... Your suggestions, feedback are really appreciated. Thanks a lot :) Hope you visit again!
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