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.

“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:

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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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