Nature’s Call Meets Street Art

Oops, the call of nature couldn’t wait. Google Street View documents a man in La Paz, Mexico, who simply couldn’t hold back nature’s call. Who can? Pausing beside a graffitied wall near some train tracks, he attends to his urgent need, even as his folded umbrella dangles uselessly.

The graffiti on the wall is a reminder of street art’s long history, dating back to ancient civilizations. Graffiti has been a voice for political expression, social commentary, or simply artistry in urban environments. In this candid scene, two primal human needs—expression and relief—unexpectedly intersect, creating a snapshot as colorful as the graffiti itself.