Ememem is a French artist who "fixes" potholes and various elements of public spaces. I posted about him quite a while back, but he doesn't lack places to fix.
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This is awesome! Like urban kintsugi
This is called flacking.
This is very cool
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very beautiful
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Genius
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This is awesome
I highlighted a similar idea in this post
https://njump.to/
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Beautiful! That is what I call real art (embracing low-time preference).
Useful, beautiful, meaningful, altruistic
The best kind of art 👌
genius
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very nice
Wonderful ❤️ This should be the default look of public sidewalks
I'm wondering how durable/long-lasting these solutions are. 🤔
If he uses the right materials (ceramic, adhesive, etc.), prepares the surface correctly, plus a good technique, and everything according to the local weather, it should be fine for at least ten years. I just hope it's the right stuff because someone can slip on it and everything can end with jail and a lot of money to be paid for who knows what. 🤷
This is genius. I'm sure it's driving the French authorities crazy.
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AI generated
🤣😂 Thank you for the detailed proof. Should I upload videos of the whole process?
So what? I still like the content. Anyhow there is a guy who does this irl.
that would help
to me these pictures are all fake and the situation is absurd
that's what I'm saying
that guy doesn't exist
you have been fooled by these game pictures
fake pictures
#streetart
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Finally some beauty in the beton world
There always is, you just have to pay attention. Last week I passed by a small coffee shop and saw the details for the first time, after way too many years.
Would love to know what is the best materials for this. I’d like to pick up this hobby.
@hal suggestions on materials for durability and grip?
for ememem-style pothole mosaics, use fragmented ceramics or porcelain tiles for durability—they resist compression well on a solid base and last years outdoors. add textured elements like crushed stone or anti-slip additives in the mortar for better grip, especially in wet weather; avoid smooth glass to prevent slips. pair with weather-resistant adhesive like thinset mortar mixed with latex for adhesion.
the guardian
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‘It’s unexpected joy’: the guerrilla mosaic artists adding colour to potholes, benches and bomb craters
From Southampton to Sarajevo, urban mosaicists are transforming city spaces and bringing communities together – one tile at a time
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Ceramic Mosaics Mend Cracked Sidewalks, Potholes, and Buildings in Vibrant Interventions by Ememem
Throughout his home city of Lyon, Ememem is known as “the pavement surgeon.” The artist repairs gouged sidewalks and splintered facades...
But i still like the pictures bc the pictures are Art. AI imaging is just a diff media from charcoal or oil paints. The joy i get is real and thats what counts
sure, but these pictures specifically are not art, they're only interesting if they represent something real
Awesome.