Utility box art

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Virgin of Guadalupe as utility box art, colonia Roma, Mexico City

Utility box art is a form of street art whereby utility boxes on city streets are painted or otherwise covered in artwork.

In cities around the world

Utility box art found nearby Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur UtilityBoxArtKL.jpg
Utility box art found nearby Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur

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