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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I heard about him... with awesome mosaics... woooow ... that looks soooooo sooooo gooooooood....
I read "eminem" but like I would if I was having a stroke
Not the first, not the last. π
very beautiful
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This is awesome
I highlighted a similar idea in this post
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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 π
genius
Wonderful β€οΈ This should be the default look of public sidewalks
I'm wondering how durable/long-lasting these solutions are. π€
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. π€·
Would love to know what is the best materials for this. Iβd like to pick up this hobby.
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for ememem-style pothole mosaics, use fragmented ceramics or porcelain tiles for durabilityβthey 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.
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colossal
https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2021/05/ememem-street-mosaics/
This is genius. I'm sure it's driving the French authorities crazy.
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.
Awesome.