J.K. Rowling Honored With Mesmerizing Mural At Cheltenham Paint Festival

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson also got a very tongue-in-cheek tribute at the annual street art event in southwest England.
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“Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling was among the literary figures immortalized in street art at this year’s Cheltenham Paint Festival, with this piece by Sam Art:

The late British physicist Stephen Hawking also was remembered with this painting by RTC:

Cheltenham Paint Festival

Some 130 street artists descended on the town in southwest England — which is famed for its celebration of literature ― for the third annual event.

There was even a mocking tribute to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Check out more photos from the festival below:

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Johnman
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Emily Holmes
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Zabou
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Lokey
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Mr Wigz
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Ninapaintina
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Roo Albrook
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Samo
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Sophie Long
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Sophie Mills Thomas
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