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Kyle Pierson

Kyle Pierson, MA writes about modern architecture and public art. She wrote about Piotr Janowski for her blog iconic-or-not.com after he covered his Tarpon Springs, FL house in aluminum foil to highlight the lack of solar powered residences in sunny Florida. Pierson continues to follow Janowski’s installations and write about the evolving urban landscape and the intersection of public art, transportation, and gardens.

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“Get off”: an art Installation by PIOTR JANOWSKI in Łódź

Kyle Pierson May 19, 2017

The art installation Get off, Łódź Fabryczna (Poland) that Polish Artist Piotr Janowski especially designed on the occasion of the opening of the new Train Station Łódź Fabryczna, is a reflection about the turbulent history of the city and its bright future. About The Project The impressive steam locomotive Px 48, built 1953 in Poland, is …

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The American Dream By Jofre Oliveras

Vittoria Benzine December 23, 2019

One’s relationship to the place where they live largely depends upon their privilege, stemming either from the environment they were born into or the circumstances affecting their life. Either way, the experience of any one place is different for every person inhabiting that place. Rankings like those provided by US News incorporate metrics considering cost …

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POW! WOW! Worcester

Sami Wakim September 8, 2016

ABOUT POW! WOW! POW! – It’s the impact that art has on a person. WOW! – It’s reaction that art has on a viewer. Together they form POW! WOW!, which is a Native American term that describes a gathering that celebrates culture, music and art. Centered around a week-long event that includes gallery shows, lecture series, …

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Banksy’s Silence on Gaza: A Surprising Shift in the Artist’s Activism

Sami Wakim November 19, 2024

Banksy, the enigmatic street artist whose works have long served as social and political commentary, has often championed the plight of the oppressed. His art has critiqued war, capitalism, and systemic injustice in stark, often haunting ways. One of his most powerful gestures was the opening of The Walled Off Hotel in Bethlehem in 2017, …

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15 Artists To Look Out For In 2019

Rachel Margolin February 4, 2019

Every day, more and more artists are taking their spray cans and getting out there to prove to the world they have what it takes to earn a spot among the most recognized artists. Many don’t use their own names, but they give identity to neighborhoods and areas all across the globe. They remind us …

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Stefaan De Croock - Photo_©_Ian_Cox_2017

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Stefaan De Croock in Ostend

Barbara Picci April 17, 2017

Belgian artist Stefaan De Croock created his last recycled wooden assemblage in Ostend, Belgium, for The Crystal Ship event. About The Mural The last piece by Stefaan De Croock in Ostend is the biggest yet ever realized by the artist. His installation, entirely composed by pieces of recycled wood, is 9 meters (30′) heigh. As usual, Stefaan uses …

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“Get off”: an art Installation by PIOTR JANOWSKI in Łódź

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POW! WOW! Worcester

Banksy’s Silence on Gaza: A Surprising Shift in the Artist’s Activism

15 Artists To Look Out For In 2019

Stefaan De Croock in Ostend

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