Street art

Richard

About 10 years ago, many cities around the world (including Madrid) featured colorful cow sculptures on the streets. Currently Madrid has a Spanish variant on display. Las Meninas is Spanish for ladies in waiting, a term that dates from the old royal court. It is also the title and subject of Velázquez's best-known painting, which hangs here in the Prado museum. There are now around 80 meninas scattered around the center of town. Here are a few:

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Fun stuff. If you like this sort of thing, there are more in my New Pics gallery.

denisegoldberg

I have to admit I like these better than the cows!

I really like 1 and 4, although 1 is my absolute favorite. She looks to be in charge!

ziggy53

Richard, you have piqued my curiosity! I encourage everyone to explore the other images in the gallery behind Richard's link. Lots of other interpretations there!

Like:

"Darth Menina"

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It is probably prudent to add that if you want to see these artistic collaborations in person, well you had better get going! They are only installed until July (2018). "

Richard

Thanks Ziggy and Denise. I haven't seen them all yet, but I hope to catch more of them soon. They're quite creative and it's fun to watch people react to them.

Stumblebum

Very cool set Richard!

Richard

Thanks, Taz.