Turning street signs into art

In Florence even the street signs are pieces of artwork. Playful, funny, irreverent, hundreds of them dot the landscape, thanks to street artist Clet Abraham, a Frenchman who saw an opportunity to do something different in a place imbued in history. Jane Pauley reports.
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[@L1nkn1vy]

This doesn't seem safe to be messing with the signs like that

[@stevethevlogger]

CBS, please turn on your auto- captions in KZbin.

[@KhalifaMoh]

It’s very creative. However, I wonder if his art created any confusion for drivers

[@Buttercup697]

Khalifa Moh ...it can’t get any more confusing driving around Italy 😉

[@TaylorMade511]

I know hundreds of artists who've done that and didn't get any press.

[@beverett9866]

When I visited Florence I loved looking for these as I explored the city. It was like a treasure hunt. Michelangelo’s David is magnificent, but these street signs made me smile. 😁

[@BellaWorldAni]

I so love creative people! Outside of Taos, someone puts UFO's on all the highway signs. Every time I'd drive by when I lived there, I couldn't help but smile. Thank the heavens for free spirits! YES!

[@artgarden4086]

The Florence Bansky.

[@jejesanger4791]

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[@cheekycheekybambam]

Isn't that vandalism..

[@patricksanders858]

No, thats art. Vadalism utilizes destruction, not creation. Is Bansky selling in the millions, vandalism? I agree, not all art IS art. A person scrawling their tag on a wall IS vandalism, however a person who puts thought, effort and experience into creating something new on the same wall, IS creating Art.

[@Buttercup697]

No, it’s art.

[@barbaraczarnecka2605]

no

[@KJensenStudio]

I love him so much, and am so glad his career is blossoming. We all need the smiles, and I don't think it would be too confusing for drivers. Distracting, maybe? Only briefly, not like the drivers who text (please don't).

[@KiiXii]

Yeah…. No. If I see a road sign which is a parody I’m just going to assume it’s not a real roadsign.

[@Bobsloth13]

If I even got a ticket I'd blame it on this guy. Lol

[@naturesfriend812]

Do US authorities allow? It's entertaining and creative. But herd mentality of taggers will be encouraged to run amok. Some taggers are laden with gang messages.

[@stephenberson7236]

HE SHOULD BE ARRESTED AND FINED TO PAY FOR THE DAMAGE. THOSE SIGNS IF DEFACED CAN CONFUSE A DRIVER WHICH CAN CAUSE A DEADLY ACCIDENT. THEY ARE THERE FOR A REASON NONE OF WHICH IS TO SUPPORT THIS FOOLS ART CAREER. THERE ARE LAWS THAT HAVE BEEN VIOLATED. THERE ARE MANY OTHER PLACES HE CAN DISPLAY HIS ART. WHY PEOPLE SUPPORT PEOPLE THAT HAVE NO RESPECT FOR THE LAW AND CIVILITY IS PATHETIC!

[@joshuab2437]

This is chaotic and disgusting.

[@Buttercup697]

It’s clever and beautiful.