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12 Pieces Of Graffiti In Ohio So Brilliant They Should Be In A Museum

Published Jul 25, 2015

Written by 

April Dray

While Ohio is home to some really impressive street artists and murals, there are also some graffiti pieces that will turn your head. Sometimes, the art that wasn't commissioned for creation can be just as captivating as welcomed street art. The following are 12 pieces of city graffiti in Ohio that are surprisingly artistic.

1) Columbus, OH

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2) Dayton, OH (Linden Avenue)

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3) Cincinnati, OH (Over-the-Rhine)

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4) Columbus, OH

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5) Yellow Springs, OH

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6) Cleveland, OH

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7) Columbus, OH

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8) Dayton, OH (Linden Avenue)

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9) Columbus, OH

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10) Cincinnati, OH

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11) Columbus, OH

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12) Sicily, Italy

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OK, so this one can't be found in Ohio...but still, it's pretty cool (and, well, appropriate.)

Where else in Ohio can you find some surprisingly captivating graffiti? Share your experiences and photos with us.

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