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Interview with Sebas Velasco

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Madrid, Spain, 24 January 2024 – In a powerful display of solidarity and advocacy for peace, Greenpeace, in collaboration with UNMUTE Gaza, unveiled an impactful illustration by renowned US visual artist Shepard Fairey, also known as “Obey,” at Madrid’s Reina Sofia museum. The unveiling took place early this morning, as Greenpeace climbers scaled the museum …

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If ever there were an artist capable of switching seamlessly between indoor and outdoor practice, Pejac would instantly spring to mind. Following his much-acclaimed fourth solo show in Berlin at the end of 2021, he kicked off 2022 working on the streets of Madrid. When working in the urban space, one of the elements that …

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Cuban American artist Jorge Rodríguez-Gerada recently completed a mural in Madrid (Spain) titled ‘Byte the Candy’. It’s the first piece created by Gerada which brings his terrestrial land art style to the wall, creating a perfect union of the two aesthetics. The project was curated by Urvanity. In a press release Jorge said: “In 1984, …

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As a country, Spain has been recognized as a democracy for 40 years. Despite this, many citizens in Spain, specifically members in the art community have reported mass censorship of ideas and imprisonment for freedom of expression. On February 7th, a group of graffiti artists protested the wrongful ordered imprisonment of rapper Pablo Hasel.  Pablo …

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Marking the historic moment in global history, a pandemic that strongly affected his homeland taking over 50,000 lives so far, Pejac recently created 3 interventions at University Hospital Marqués de Valdecilla in his hometown Santander. Entitled after the quality of being strong, much needed in the world we live today, and especially within the walls …

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Last month, revolutionary graffiti writer and muralist Roc Blackblock brought his anti-fascist message to a massive facade in Barcelona, Spain. The artist’s latest mural, titled ‘Barcelona Antifeixista’ stands tall amongst the city’s health district, “on a dividing wall of the Kasa de la Muntanya, a busy health space,” according to local news source Beteve. In …

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Nevercrew continues to explore their unique style’s potential with their latest mural. The Swiss street art duo recently completed “Offset” in Madrid, Spain for Urvanity Art Fair while exhibiting with Artrust gallery, according to a press release from the artists. With “Offset,” Nevercrew sharpens the sensibilities they’ve been practicing with their most recent body of …

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Galician artist Yoseba MP spent two weeks creating a large mural “Un castell, moltes llengües” in the Plaza de Guernica in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat (Barcelona). The project is part of one of the actions undertaken by the City Council of L’Hospitalet to establish an artistic circuit in the city’s public space.  In 2012, Yoseba MP won …

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The Cuban/American artist Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada created two new murals focusing on climate crisis and the fight of indigenous people to save their lands. Curated by Stephen Donofrio of Greenpoint Innovations for GreepointEarth Madrid 2019, the artist chose again to speak out for social issues and minorities. About the Murals “Forest Focus” and “Past, Present, Future” …

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Street Art United States is thrilled to share some exciting news about the Spanish street-artist Sebas Velasco. In December his solo show “States of Transition” will open in his hometown Burgos featuring a new collection of work. With the exhibition only running for about ten days, it will be one not to miss.    Over the …

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Earlier this week, while reporting on the collaborative mural ‘Where’s Wally’ in Sacramento, California, I noted how murals stand apart from other art forms due to their public nature, and the integral roles they play within their surrounding communities. With his latest mural in La Bañeza, Spain, titled “Waiting,” Serbian street artist Artez pays homage …

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Large-scale street art murals are, by nature, grand and flashy. How could they not be? Any artist provided with a canvas so large that it occupies an entire building’s facade naturally pours their passion into the project. As a result, the themes trend topical and grandiose. Serbian artist Artez often explores the quieter side of …

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