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''To most people, typefaces are pretty insignificant. Yet to their devotees, they are the most important feature of text, giving subliminal messages that can either entice or revolt readers, says Tom de Castella.''
Read the article on the BBC.
I saw these in the press last August but forgot to post on my blog. Stephen Powers aka the legendary ESPO worked with the Mural Arts Program and a number of local artists in Philadelphia to paint over 30 of these massive text based murals collectively called Love Letter. They are all visible from the elevated train which runs along Market Street. Mr Powers said: 'Hopefully there will be a few sly guys out there who will say to their girl: "Hey Baby, I wrote that up there for you".'
Check out the website http://www.aloveletterforyou.com/