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10 Pieces Of Graffiti In Illinois So Brilliant They Should Be In A Museum

Highlights ten pieces of graffiti in Illinois, showcasing the state's vibrant street art scene.

Published Jul 30, 2015

Written by 

Laura Meli

Illinois is full of some great art museums, including one of the best in the world. But there are also some pretty talented street artists who do some amazing work. We're highlighting ten pieces of graffiti in Illinois.

This cool street art is in the Pilsen neighborhood in Chicago

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David Hilowitz/Flickr

This Chicago street art is the stuff nightmares are made of...but still awesome

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Brian Hilegas/Flickr

This Chicago graffiti is dedicated to the victims of gang violence

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Nicole Cash/Flickr

This graffiti couple will be together 4 ever

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Nicole Cash/Flickr

I'm not exactly sure what this is, but it looks pretty cool

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Abstract Rationality/Flickr

Lucha libre meets Chicago

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Matt Forcey/Flickr

This comic-style beast is pretty sweet

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A Syn/Flickr

Not sure how this affects resale value, but this is pretty amazing

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Adam Jones/Flickr

If this isn't the coolest staircase to the subway platform, I don't know what is

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Adam Jones/Flickr

Home. It really is where the heart is :)

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Sean Davis/Flickr

Know of some awesome street art hiding out in Illinois? Make sure to post it and share with us!

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