Check out this fascinating article about a totally off-beat art scene in Paris! Tunnels that were constructed in the 17th century and also include catacombs from the era are being used as an unconventional canvas for art. A small but growing group of Parisian's steal away into the caves to explore the history, paint murals or throw a party. Some areas of the tunnels are restricted from public access, but that doesn't stop everyone. One muralist interviewed for the story has just unveiled his third mural in the tunnel, which took him one year to complete.
I love to hear about how artists bring their creativity to unexpected places. I think, when you open up to it, the entire world is a canvas. Yesterday, I was picking up some clay for my next round of sculptures and read this post on the memo board, "Art should not be held captive in museums. It should live among us."
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704271804575405283969684798.html?mod=WSJ_ArtsEnt_LifestyleArtEnt_4
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