Hearts

Love on the streets
Hearts

From simple, stylized doodles to complex, colorful designs, their message is, at its core, a sign of hope and unity. They represent love, compassion, and humanity; their emotional charge warms even the coldest hearts. But they can be more than kitsch: as commentaries on social and political issues, they become vehicles for complex messages.

870 m² mural with a colorful background showing the naves (small markets that make up La Merced), from the center of which emerges a red clay heart with nopaleras and pre-Hispanic figures.

Mexico City
In the heart of La Merced

In the year 2018, a group of local artists and cultural managers inaugurated “El Corazón de la Merced”, a mural depicting one of Mexico City's most popular and iconic neighborhoods.

Diana Hurtado

A colorful mural of hands signing in ASL painted by artist Yiqiao Wang

Washington, DC
"We Share: DC's Sign”

In Washington, DC, Yiqiao Wang's mural "We Share: DC's Sign in ASL" symbolizes unity and inclusion. Through vibrant colors and heartfelt symbolism, it highlights the Deaf community while inspiring connection and pride.

Allison Paul

Montreal
“Laure Conan” by Ola Volo

Ola Volo's magical work is a tribute to the French-Canadian author Laure Conan, one of Canada's very first female writers.

Michael Krell

(...) so many blank walls that could have messages for people to see life more beautifully and that they should never give up.

Mr. Brainwash

Los Angeles
The "Hollywood-Heart"

On the 101 freeway in Hollywood, an artistic floral structure known as the “Hollywood Heart” beautifies the passage of thousands of passers-by every day.

Michael Krell

A seawall with a red heart painted on it and palm trees in the background

Key West, Florida
Seawall Sentiments

A large red heart painted on the seawall in Key West, Florida – an enchanting symbol of love by an unknown artist.

Allison Paul

Los Angeles
"Korsen's Heart"

We are all familiar with the round, soft shape of the drawn heart, but Jennifer Korsen had something less traditional and anatomically different in mind.