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Proving once and for all the only limit to your creativity is your imagination, post-it art is becoming more and more popular in some of the world’s biggest cities.

 

#postitwar #postitwars You win. #vancouver #dtes represent

A photo posted by IdeaDriven (@idea.driven) on Jun 25, 2016 at 3:51pm PDT

Artistic types are using the humble office stationery to create pixel-like artworks in office and warehouse windows.

 

It’s on. #postitwars #downtownauckland #captainamerica

A photo posted by Claire Rusin ? (@claire_rusin) on Jun 13, 2016 at 6:28pm PDT

The trend started – as many trends do – in New York City when rival ad agencies in Lower Manhattan began a conversation using the colourful notes. It has since bloomed to a healthy artistic rivalry as other agencies on the block compete for the most intricate post-it art.

 

The creative window art has depicted company logos, video game characters, inspirational messages and lots of superheroes. Many offices are also bringing the post-it art indoors, using it as a cost-effective way to brighten up an office space.

 

#postitart

A photo posted by Evan Kleiman (@icsomuchbeauty) on Jun 24, 2016 at 11:04am PDT

While the “official” Canal Street war ended with a fundraiser in June, post-it art practice has begun to spread to offices worldwide and has been spotted in Melbourne, Toronto, London and Auckland, to name just a few.

 

The artwork is proving a source of delight and distraction to many office workers and many of them have official sanctions from their companies to continue the practice.

 

 

One company that is very happy about the trend are Post-it itself. They’ve even created a guide to help first-time pixel artists with creating murals in their own office space.

 

Ok #Havas this is super impressive! U win. #PostitWar #canalnotes #GettyImages #micdrop

A photo posted by Pierce Wright (@dp_dubs) on May 24, 2016 at 3:38pm PDT

Next time you’re exploring a new city or just going out for a lunch, take a look up; you might see a friendly neighbourhood Superman.

 

#leverstreetpostits #postitwar #viewfromliquidpersonnel @codecomputerlove @jonnyevansdesign ❤️ this!

A photo posted by Jill Tyrrell (@jillybeanh07) on Jun 17, 2016 at 3:08am PDT