Fabio Petani: New Mural in Norway
Italian artist Fabio Petani – a native of Turin, was recently invited to paint a wall for UpNorth Festival in northern Norway. The festival focuses on urban art and its main objective is to offer public, high quality art in environments where traditionally, one wouldn’t expect to find street art. UpNorth is a bit of a traveling circus really, with each year …
Artez and Lonac Coincidently paint similar murals in Istanbul
The latest edition of the Mural Istanbul Festival ran from June 20th – July 8th. Since its founding in 2012, the organization’s focus has been to transform Kadıköy‘s (a neighborhood in Istanbul, Turkey) walls into vibrant urban canvases, courtesy of some pretty awesome street artists (think INTI, Fintan Magee, Deih). This year, Lonac and Artez …
A Mural About Endurance by Telmo Miel in Refvik, Norway
Those of you who know me don’t need to ask who my street art crush is – it’s Telmo Miel. So, to have not only one but TWO opportunities to write about their latest endeavors, is a real treat! Yes, I am an art nerd. As you know from my previous article, Telmo Pieper and …
Mohamed L’Ghacham Mural in Los Angeles
Moroccan native Mohamed L’Ghacham is a painter and muralist who’s lived in Barcelona his entire life. These days, he’s spending time in Los Angeles, where he recently painted his newest mural for the PDP Gallery. The mural, entitled Reunión de Vecinos IV is poignant, intimate, reflective. It blends in beautifully with its space. L’Ghacham has …
Blu’s Latest Statement On Consumerism In Rome
Residents of Rome’s east side are in for a real treat – Italian artist, Blu, well-known for his epic-sized and politically charged murals, has been busy painting a brand new wall in the city’s Quarticciolo neighborhood. His subjects? Statues of the Venus de Milo and Michelangelo’s David. Blu’s latest work depicts a modern day …
Helen Bur in Acquapendente, Italy
In recent years, street art has gathered a lot of momentum across the globe and we’re seeing more and more cities getting involved in outdoor ‘interventions’. Italy is no exception: Rome, Milan, Mantua and now, Acquapendente. The Urban Vision Festival took place in early July – the festival’s primary goal was to create an onslaught …
Jump Through Time Is A Mural By Waone In Mannheim
The Stadt Wand Kunst (SWK) festival in Mannheim, Germany, is a world class event that brought international muralists to the streets of Mannheim. It’s no surprise, then, that Waone was invited to paint a wall this year. Waone’s mural entitled Jump Through time, is a metaphor about time travel; it explores moments when your mind …
Mural By TelmoMiel in Saint-Denis, France
Telmo Pieper and Miel Krutzmann, collectively known as Telmo Miel, are a Dutch duo hailing from Rotterdam. In the [street] art world, their work is arguably some of the best that you’ll find out there – I mean, it’s outstanding. OK, sure, I may be a little biased here because admittedly, I’m a huge ‘appreciator’ …
The Unbound Mural by Faith XLVII in San Francisco
You may have heard of the Nashville Walls Project or the 2017 documentary Saving Banksy. Well, Brian Greif, owner and co-founder of 2:32 AM Projects played an important role in getting both projects off the ground – and very successfully, I might add. Greif is an art enthusiast who feels that street art and graffiti are equally important movements – …
Sebas Velasco Unveils A Mural in Mantova, Italy
When you think about Italy’s Lombardy region, you’re probably thinking Milan, gastronomy or Lake Garda. You’re likely not thinking about Mantova, a city located south of Lake Garda, or of Lunetta, a municipality that’s tucked away within Mantova (did you know that Mantova is a UNESCO World Heritage site?). Well, it might surprise you to …
Perpetual Illusion Is The New Mural by Astro In Epinal, France
Located in the heart of Paris-13, where large-scale murals are not an uncommon sight, you’ll find Galerie Mathgoth. Founded by Mathilde and Gautier Jourdain, two passionate art collectors with a particular fondness for urban art, Mathgoth is dedicated to supporting global artists via shows and print releases. They are also well-known for their involvement in curating massive …