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Pink Thing of The Day: Pink Smiling Buddha Mural

pink buddha mural near freeman alley 1 photo by gail worley
Photos By Gail

It seems there’s always something new to discover in and around Freeman Alley, the Lower East Side’s ever-changing street art mecca. On the day after the Fourth of July, with the summer heat still hanging over the city, I spotted this oversized Pink Buddha mural on Rivington Street, just a few steps from the alley itself. Despite looking carefully, I couldn’t find an artist’s tag, so perhaps one of my readers can chime in.
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Pink Thing of The Day: Octopus Mural in Freeman Alley

pink octopus mural photo by gail worley
All Photos By Gail

Tucked just inside the ever-changing outdoor gallery of Freeman Alley, I couldn’t miss this delightfully odd and wonderfully Pink Octopus by street artist IMKMAN00 — and it immediately earned a spot as this week’s Pink Thing of the Day.

Painted in bubblegum pink with playful polka dots, the wide-eyed octopus stretches its tentacles across a glowing gradient of neon green and electric blue. A few  tentacles curl upward while others sprawl dramatically across the path, making the mural feel like it’s escaping the wall and creeping into the real world. The slightly surprised expression adds personality. Continue reading Pink Thing of The Day: Octopus Mural in Freeman Alley