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Guerrilla artist gilds street objects in comment on the high cost of Bay Area life
An ordinary piece of urban plumbing in Oakland, coated in 23-karat gold leaf, is part of 'Gilded Cities.' (Courtesy of Erik Schmitt)

Guerrilla artist gilds street objects in comment on the high cost of Bay Area life

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Matt Charnock
Jul 09, 2018
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