Urban Art 4



Here is a fountain in the center of Erdine, Turkey. I like this because it is a piece of urban art that people can be a part. Also, it does not distract from the overall atmosphere of the surroundings, but enhances it. Overall, it is just fun. Why can't  urban art be fun.

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