The Waldo’s on the Wall

Catherine South — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:03:41 +0000

Martin Handford’s cartoon character, Waldo, was introduced to the world in the Where’s Waldo puzzle books in 1987. Since then, he has appeared across the globe in street art, as part of the quest to find Wally. This recognizable character has popped up in stencilled and sprayed graffiti art works, in street stickers and as short-lived chalk drawings on city pavements.

Where’s Waldo Osama?

This street art sticker cleverly combines the eternal search for Waldo with the historic manhunt for the terrorist, Osama bin Laden.

source:woostercollective

Wally Boulder Dash

The city of Boulder, Colorado was hit by a freak incident; Wally was seen in four separate places at the same time…

source:westword

Wanted: Wally

This stencilled graffiti piece is another spin on the search for Wally that is the central theme of the Where’s Wally puzzle books.

source:infinitestranger

Waldo and Woof

A street artist’s depiction of Waldo is seen below. The character is recognizable as Wally because of the red and white beanie and the striped sweater, along with the blue jeans and dark shoes. (See if you can spot Woof’s tail in this picture)

source:edittrix

Waldo Stands Out in Dublin

This stencilled graffiti of Wally was found in Dublin, and includes two highly distinguishable Waldo characteristics; the horn-rimmed glasses and the walking stick.