After a gathering of morons plagued Manchester recently, smashing windows and raiding shops for trainers, Manchester City Council has helped to board up the broken windows, each board emblazoned with this minimalist logo:
Some bloggers have suggested that the council’s attempts to raise spirits have failed, and that the logos don’t really mask how beaten down this fantastic city actually looks at the moment. I say it’s a start.
However, if you wonder around the city centre, you will find murals like this:
These dull chip-wood boards placed across the city could serve as blank canvasses right now. Surely these spaces could double as opportunities for the best artists to provide a bit of sprucing-up with some non-offensive, colourful displays. After all, they will only be boarded up for a few more weeks. Are there any graffiti artists in the city, looking at these empty boards with hungry eyes, ready to shake their canisters? I expect so.
Let’s make the most out of a bad situation and put a bit of colour back into the city. I’ll show the council my ideas, and will keep you updated.
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