While these two jovial but toothless poster boys of Perm City Station’s mural aren’t the most typical of sights on a city greeting signs, they are quite memorable. The boys don’t appear to be celebrities... just the city’s greeters, much like the Welcome to Las Vegas cowboy.
I couldn’t find any evidence of the local dentists objecting to this artwork, so I suppose they are more or less harmless.
In case you’re wondering, Perm is located in Russia, and is Europe’s easternmost city.
Toothless City Greetings
Wide Grins Welcome Visitors to the Perm City Station Mural
Trend Themes
1. Mural Tourism - The trend of tourism facilitated by large-scale murals.
2. Quirky City Signage - The trend of cities using unique and zany signage to greet visitors.
3. Localized Artistic Expressions - The trend of incorporating local art and culture in public spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Tourism - The tourism industry can leverage mural art to attract visitors.
2. City Branding - The city branding industry can leverage quirky signages to augment city identity.
3. Public Art - The public art industry can incorporate local culture and history to add value to public spaces.