[custom_adv] A member of the public walks past a coronavirus mural on a building in Bath Street on April 4, 2020 in Glasgow, Scotland. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has spread to many countries across the world, claiming over 60,000 lives and infecting over 1 million people. [custom_adv] A mural dedicated to all Italian medical workers depicting a nurse cradling Italy and reading ‘To All Of You... Thank You!’, on a wall of Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital on March 25, 2020 in Bergamo, near Milan, Italy. [custom_adv] A pedestrian walks past a mural depicting an emoji wearing a protective mask along the promenade at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. [custom_adv] Lilly Davenport poses for her dad infront of a mural in tribute to the NHS painted by artist Rachel List on the wall of the Horse Vaults pub in Pontefract, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, Pontefract, Britain, April 4, 2020. [custom_adv] As the coronavirus drastically alters our day-to-day, at least for the time being, many have observed that life on Earth will never be the same. The impact of the virus and social distancing measures is apparent worldwide, and street artists are reflecting this new reality with their work. [custom_adv] From Hong Kong to Europe to Africa, street art about COVID-19 acts as public service announcements, solemn observations, and the occasional but crucial levity. Here's a glimpse of 12 pieces of coronavirus street art from around the world. [custom_adv] Art is catharsis and in these tough times, local street artists have adorned walls lining the city’s empty streets with timely coronavirus-themed works. From DTLA to Venice Beach, here are six pandemic-centric murals to admire from the comfort of your couch. [custom_adv] Located on the Doheny Wall in West Hollywood, this sunshine-yellow mural is part of the L.A. Hope Dealer series by local artist Corie Mattie. The image depicts a person wearing a mask and white coat, opening one side of it to reveal the words “HOPE” scrawled in the inner pockets. [custom_adv] In this Pico-Robertson mural, a duo goes COVID busting, armed with hand sanitizer, a vacuum cleaner, and lots and lots of toilet paper. Illustrated by local artist HIJACK, the mural taps into the fear COVID-19 has instilled in people. [custom_adv] Giving off wartime vibes this mural shows the darker side of coronavirus. According to Street Art Today, “Stay Safe” was painted by Denmark artist Rasmus Balstrøm before he hopped a plane home to begin his quarantine. [custom_adv] British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, sick with covid-19 and suffering from a persistent cough and fever, was moved to intensive care after his condition worsened on Monday afternoon. [custom_adv] A survey of hospitals across the country showed health-care workers are facing shortages of tests, masks, face shields, ventilators and staff. President Trump rejected the results of the report, which was compiled by the Inspector General of Health and Human Services, suggesting it was political. [custom_adv] Giving off wartime vibes this mural shows the darker side of coronavirus. According to Street Art Today, “Stay Safe” was painted by Denmark artist Rasmus Balstrøm before he hopped a plane home to begin his quarantine.
