Beautifying empty newspaper boxes

By Tim Windsor @timwindsor May 27, 2009, 10:31 a.m.

As some news operations contemplate a digital-only future, and free-sheets fall on hard times, you may find yourself wondering, “What about all those empty honor boxes on the street?”

Wonder no more.

Toronto street artist Posterchild has at least one idea that just might grow on you.

More here, including photos of the process.

(Hat-tip to Supafine for the find.)

POSTED May 27, 2009, 10:31 a.m.

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