Inflatable Street Art by Joshua Allen Harris

By Staff
Published on April 21, 2008
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It’s difficult to capture the attention of a New Yorker. Artist Joshua Allen Harris has found a way, not only to make people stop and look, but also laugh out loud, and that’s good for everybody. His adorable inflatable creatures harness the power of the burst of air that accompanies a subway car’s passing, creating a wonderful, herky-jerky effect that gives the creatures their personalities. Best of all, in their deflated state, they look exactly like trash caught in the grates. As is often the case, things are more than they seem.</p>
<p>(Thanks, <a target=”_blank” href=”http://www.woostercollective.com/” title=”Wooster Collective”>Wooster Collective</a>.)</p>
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<a href=”https://www.utne.com/bios/stephanie-glaros.aspx”>Stephanie Glaros</a>
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<p>Here are two videos of Joshua Allen Harris’ work:</p>
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