In a city that lives (or now trying to retain) its "keep weird" personality, one may find it difficult to be truly taken aback by a cacophony of the unique and expressive. That is until you come upon a formerly abandoned plot of land, occupied by the decayed concrete footprint of what once stood that is Austin's most expressive canvas: Hope Outdoor Gallery.
Graffiti artists - from pros like Shepard Fairey to aspiring amateurs can tag, spray, create and leave their own marks. The park is whitewashed repeatedly as a symbol of recreation and an invitation to keep coming back for new experiences.