The original portrait of John Lennon that began it all is long
lost under the layers of paint, marker, and found objects that
now cover the John Lennon Wall in Prague. But inspirational
lyrics from popular Beatles songs such as “the sun is up, the
sky is blue, it’s beautiful and so are you,” connect the present
day wall to its original incarnation: a place to honor the
message of love and peace shared by John Lennon in his work and
music. At a first glance, the wall is overwhelming to take in.
Colors, images, pieces of found objects, and words in a
multitude of languages cover every available surface. At any
given time of day, at least one passerby can be seen adding her
handiwork to that of the many artists and visitors to have
already left their mark. That is perhaps part of the appeal of
the Lennon Wall: in a city filled with ancient treasures and
old-world charm, the Lennon Wall is consistently new and
current. Its faà§ade is always changing and no visit to the wall
is ever like the last. This what makes