Posts tagged murals
Provocative Paradox: Alec Monopoly's Lavish Art in Gentrified Wynwood

Monopoly's mural, adorned with symbols representing opulence against this backdrop, ignites discussions about the repercussions of gentrification on communities. It accentuates the stark disparity between the neighborhood's historical struggles and its present incarnation as an artistic nucleus. His art feels paradoxical, nestled amid the evolving scenery, challenging the appropriateness of flaunting signs of affluence within a community grappling with profound transitions.

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Alec Andon does the Flintstones à la Monopoly

Another year, another Mural. I spotted street artist Alec Monopoly outside Wynwood Yoga Studio working on a new mural right before Miami Art Week 2019.

For this mural he did Richie Rich as Bamm Bamm Rubble riding Dino. Rich Uncle Pennybags as Fred Flintstone. Rich Uncle Pennybags as Mickey Mouse, and Mickey Mouse as Rich Uncle Pennybags.

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Alec Monopoly's Wealthy Icons: Richie Rich and Rich Uncle Pennybags in Wynwood

Alec Monopoly painted these walls around November 2017. If you drive by Wynwood though NW 2nd avenue, you will be able to see Rich Uncle Pennybags holding a cone and Richie Rich is holding a green money bag. Both characters are signed by ALEC. Beyond Square Footage has put together a list to help you find Alec Monopoly’s Murals in Miami.

Goldman Properties is responsible for the curation of the art the outdoor museum called the “Wynwood Walls”. Alec Monopoly is not there “yet”. Do you think he deserves a spot inside de Wynwood Walls?

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Mr. Monopoly is flying like Mary Poppins dropping $$

A bandit character wearing an MSG jacket is signed by CROMEFACE, in an “Alec Monopoly dripping/style” 🤷🏼‍♂️

Mr. Monopoly is flying like Mary Poppins dropping $$ golden coins and a bandit wearing an MSG Jacket looks at him holding a bitcoin money bag and tossing a gold coin with his left hand. The bandit is looking up at Mr. Monopoly with glasslike orange eyes and a question mark. The bandit is not taking all of the coins and Mr. Monopoly is not worried of dropping them.

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Rich Uncle Pennybags as Tony Montana from Scarface by Alec Monopoly

Alec Monopoly dresses this Wynwood warehouse with Mr. Monopoly as Tony Montana . Very Miami. Unlike other street artists, Monopoly avoids vandalism—often painting on abandoned buildings and warehouses rather than government properties or businesses. His adoption of the board game character Mr. Monopoly as his mascot was inspired by the stockbroker Bernie Madoff and is intended as a criticism of the billion-dollar bailouts and deregulation associated with major banks.

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Scrooge McDuck, Mr. Monopoly and Richie Rich in the clouds

He seems to be loving Miami and Miami seems to be loving him.

In the outskirts of Wynwood, next to the gas station of NE 2nd Ave and a block down from Midtown Garden Center, Alec Andon decors the facade of this commercial location with his iconic characters holding money bags. they are also portrayed with another style of oculus.

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ALEC Monopoly goes all out with a HUGE mural in Wynwood

In Wynwood', Alec Monopoly's vivid murals beckon exploration. 2100 NW 2nd Avenue. The collaboration between Monopoly and street artist T3SOE adds layers of interpretation. It might signify a sense of vindication, pardon, or a symbolic right of passage, allowing Monopoly's characters to coexist within the bustling street art landscape.

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