“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:

Cheltenham Paint Festival
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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