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John Lennon Wall, Prague
After John Lennon’s assassination in 1980 mourners in (then) Czechoslovakia painted images of Lennon and words of love and condolence on a large inner-city wall in Prague.
The communist authorities had the wall painted over. Undaunted, the fans put up new poems and art, and thus a tradition began.
No longer painted over by authorities, the John Lennon wall is a massive artwork in progress, continually being painted over and over and densely layered with words of love and peace from individuals all over the world.
Power to the people, right on!
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Dani Dreyer
LOVE IT!!
John Douglas replied
ta Dani :)
ein22
Powerful Reminder of how one man changed the greater part of a generation. Powerful image John.
John Douglas replied
thanks Andrew :)
JAMES HOLLOWAY
never new about this john….love it and it is a wonderful tribute to a brilliant artist
John Douglas replied
thanks James, John Lennon is one of my heroes from way back so was thrilled to learn about this wall also.
Paul Compton
That’s really gorgeous. I hope you added something to the wall John : )
John Douglas replied
I tried to draw on it but my pen just dug in and chipped off a bit wouldn’t mark – so in a way I added though not a drawing – next time I will be prepared with my pencils in hand – and if you come too maybe we can collaborate :)
John Fish
I just love this. had no idea it was there. thanks
John Douglas replied
fun – so many wonders in the world – more to find too!
Silvia Manuela
John Lennon is often on my playlist ~ thank you very much for posting this. Imagine the world living as one … one day, hey JD :))
John Douglas replied
Imagining all the time – one day hopefully Silvia :)
pinkyjain
Such an outstanding & wondrous tribute to a great artist, fantastic
John Douglas replied
indeed, thanks Pinky :)
JenLand
Amazing – it touches my heart so deeply to see this! Fabulous capture!
John Douglas replied
Thanks – I was very happy to see this wall, one of the more mving experinces I have had. :)
ImagesFX
been there and it is indeed, spectacular. Have a shot of a mime in front of the wall….she was just happening to walk by at the time…..
John Douglas replied
nice one – am glad you like dit too – I thought it was an incrediblely moving tribute
LaurenTaylor ...
beautiful shot, thanks for sharing, I never knew about this!
John Douglas replied
Thanks Lauren – am glad to be able to share!
Katariina Lonn...
Love it =) I just visited there …
John Douglas replied
ah – what a magical wall it is! :)