Near the Mercato del Capo in the historic center of Palermo Italy there is a warren of small alleys. On a wall in one of these alleys is a small series of faded drawings or painting.

below: Two women’s portraits – a larger classical looking face with a smaller more modern woman in the top corner. The old stones and bricks add a layer of interest to the images that remain.

below: He’s painting a large face on the wall and it looks like he’s been doing it for a long time.

below: Painting at number1

below: Blue and red on old brick

below: The brickwork suggests there was once a small window here.

Photos taken February 2026