Jim Bachor is a Chicago-based mosaic artist who often fills ugly potholes with his art. He writes that:
In the ancient world, mosaics were used to capture images of everyday life. These colorful pieces of stone or glass set in mortar were the photographs of empires long past.
Appropriately, he recently filled several potholes in one street with images of supplies that have become especially important while in lockdown. You can view more at Colossal.