I had quick glimpses of street art as the Rath of the Clan trundled around Shillong. My impression was that it had a better developed guerilla aesthetics than anything I see in Mumbai. The figure in the featured image holds a placard which says “Eat my shit.” When I saw this I wished I had the time to seek out other examples of local street art.
Unfortunately the hectic schedule of a relaxed family holiday left no time for such individual pursuits. I passed a long mural against human trafficking on one wall. I’ve seen similar messages in other places, so I believe it is not guerilla art. I hope someone local makes the effort to document this newly burgeoning scene. It certainly wasn’t noticeable five years ago.
Don't hold your breath 
Oh do if you can. I’m keen on street art and understanding the political and social themes that prompt it.
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Ha ha ha ha “the hectic schedule of a relaxed family holiday” It is truly a kind of prison.
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Street art is always interesting, whether it is an artistic art form or an expression of a social/ political conscience or both. I hope it does get documented and blossoms.
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Also hope it spreads.
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Wall graffiti was of a different level certain years back, when we were growing up because of the unstable socio-political situation at that time. 🙂
The fact that you did notice these despite your hectic family holiday is quite impressive!
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It’s meant to be impressive. I only had a couple of hours between when I was ready and the last person was! 🙂
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Haha…great way to spend those few minutes 😀
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Those fleeting seconds, you mean …
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