“Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling was among the literary figures immortalized in street art at this year’s Cheltenham Paint Festival, with this piece by Sam Art:
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The late British physicist Stephen Hawking also was remembered with this painting by RTC:
Some 130 street artists descended on the town in southwest England — which is famed for its celebration of literature ― for the third annual event.
There was even a mocking tribute to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Check out more photos from the festival below:
Karl Read
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Curly
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Kimberley Thomas
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Angus & Decay
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John D'oh
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Rocket01 & Faunagraphic
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I_BEE_W
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Irony
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Flava
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Inkie
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Johnman
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Heatone
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Emily Holmes
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Dank
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ANDATWHATCOST
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Acidtate Art
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Korp
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Koeone
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Zabou
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Lokey
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M-One
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Mr Wigz
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Ninapaintina
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Roo Albrook
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Samo
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Sophie Long
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Sophie Mills Thomas
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Turroe & Rusk
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WinnieMMay & Little Blue
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Inkie
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