I passed by four pianos today while walking around town and each one had a talented pianist (or in some cases two or three) at the keys, totally in their element. I loved it. Here’s KXAN’s story explaining the art project: Pianos Play Into Texas Capital Scenery “If you walk around Downtown Austin, you might see a strange sight in various parts of the city — pianos. For the next month, 17 upright pianos will be placed in random spots around town. “Museums and galleries are great, but there is something about bringing art into the streets that changes it, makes it a little more democratic in a way,” said Austin artist Johnny Walker. Walker is in charge of installing the art project that has become an international sensation, called Play Me I’m Yours.” Read the rest of the article HERE. Story by Kate Weidaw for KXAN Austin News Photo by poofterorg @ Flickr

I passed by four pianos today while walking around town and each one had a talented pianist (or in some cases two or three) at the keys, totally in their element. I loved it. Here’s KXAN’s story explaining the art project:

Pianos Play Into Texas Capital Scenery

“If you walk around Downtown Austin, you might see a strange sight in various parts of the city — pianos.

For the next month, 17 upright pianos will be placed in random spots around town.

“Museums and galleries are great, but there is something about bringing art into the streets that changes it, makes it a little more democratic in a way,” said Austin artist Johnny Walker.

Walker is in charge of installing the art project that has become an international sensation, called Play Me I’m Yours.”

Read the rest of the article HERE.


Story by Kate Weidaw for KXAN Austin News

Photo by poofterorg @ Flickr

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    fuckyeahaustin: I passed by four pianos today while walking around town and each one had a talented pianist (or in some...
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    My uncles are going to Austin next week, I’m going to tell them to look out for these!
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    why does this not happen in the uk? meh.
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    this is why I love Austin ;u;
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    I am shaking my fists, at myself for missing this.
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    WE NEED TO FIND ONE!!!
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    why Austin’s one...my favorite places :)
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    I’m always proud to be an Austinite but this just adds to the greatness. :)
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    this right here is why
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    reasons why I should go back home…
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    i miss my city. :(
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    was going to make...post about this today! This is just one of
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