10 Awesome Pieces of Art in Austin Hidden in Plain Sight

Who knew Austin was filled with so many unique works of art?

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Some of the most beloved public art in Austin, Texas, just showed up one day, surprising and delighting residents who happened across it. Some of it isn't even instantly recognizable as art, and many take it for a mysterious landscape feature or a utility, seamlessly integrating with its surroundings. But once locals have become attached to a piece of art, they'll passionately defend it against encroaching development. Here are 10 pieces, from the officially sanctioned to the spontaneously spray-painted, that live in plain sight in Austin; some are unmissable and some you might not have even known were intentional. 

The El Paso Street Bridge

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The Interstate 35 Underpass Lights

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Jeremiah The Innocent

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Greetings From Austin

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Moments

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I Love You So Much

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Ivan Garth Johnson Memorial Mural

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The Deep Eddy Pool Mosaic

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Union Pacific Train Bridge Graffiti

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The Hike and Bike Trail Decor

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