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Saw these on the way in to work the other day...

High Art

I love Future Music on York Blvd. in Highland Park.  Not because of their vast selection of amazing vintage music gear, not because all the people who work there are super cool guys and it's a fun place to hang.  It is an awesome place for those reasons-- but what sets this establishment apart from every place else on earth is this painting which hangs on their wall:

Brought to you by...

The Department of Education!

 ...and in case you didn't get the message, this was painted about a block away on the on-ramp:

Kep Out!

Pardon my speling...