While these two jovial but toothless poster boys of Perm City Station’s mural aren’t the most typical of sights on a city greeting signs, they are quite memorable. The boys don’t appear to be celebrities... just the city’s greeters, much like the Welcome to Las Vegas cowboy.
I couldn’t find any evidence of the local dentists objecting to this artwork, so I suppose they are more or less harmless.
In case you’re wondering, Perm is located in Russia, and is Europe’s easternmost city.
What's Driving This Trend
- Mural Tourism
- The trend of tourism facilitated by large-scale murals.
- Quirky City Signage
- The trend of cities using unique and zany signage to greet visitors.
- Localized Artistic Expressions
- The trend of incorporating local art and culture in public spaces.
Who This Affects Most
- Tourism
- The tourism industry can leverage mural art to attract visitors.
- City Branding
- The city branding industry can leverage quirky signages to augment city identity.
- Public Art
- The public art industry can incorporate local culture and history to add value to public spaces.
