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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Dare I begin with the $120,000 Art Basel banana? That was all over social media and made the cover of the New York Post; a ripe banana duct-taped to the wall, all in the name of art.  People were fascinated by it. It caused a spectacle. My mother texted me (six times), “Did you and …

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Swiss street-art duo Nevercrew recently traveled to Varanasi, an ancient city in India to participate in the “Varanasi Art Project” curated by Mojarto and supported by Pro Helvetia New Delhi. Their new mural, “Deflated” set above the banks of the River Ganges shows the artists continued dedication and desire to spread awareness about humanity’s effect …

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Studio Studio Studio, the new interdisciplinary lab founded by Edoardo Tresoldi, presents Gharfa: an experiential pavilion installation within the temporary creative project “Diriyah Oasis“, designed and curated by Dubai-based studio Designlab Experience, and located in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh. About the Installation  This project, commissioned by the Diriyah Season Committee, is situated in …

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In November the Rome-based Phillpean artist Jerico Cabrera Carandang traveled to Naples to create a majestic mural in the heart of the historic city center of Rione Sanità. The mural, titled in Neapolitan dialect “Tieneme Ca’ Te Tengo,” Holding Me Holding You is the result of a collaboration between the department of welfare and the …

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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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The international artist Zedz painted for the first time in the United States transforming a commercial property in downtown Erie, PA into an impressive public artwork, adding to the cultural vibrancy that can be found around the city. This project, organized by the Erie Arts & Culture agency is located at 121 W 12th Street …

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On the eve of their group show at Come Back Daily, NYC street artists Antennae, Raddington Falls and Marzipan Physics sat down to talk about loving and hating the ‘gram, why they stay in NYC, the ins and outs of street art etiquette, and some of their indispensable tools of the trade.  ON INSTAGRAM Antennae: …

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In July, the Swiss street-art duo Christian Rebecchi and Pablo Togni of NEVERCREW painted a mural along a building which will soon be the new STISA SA packages center in Cadenazzo,  Switzerland. As the hub is nestled between an area that blends industrial and natural landscapes, it inspired the creation of the work “Shifting Machine.” …

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Tristan Eaton was all smiles Thursday night during the opening of his NYC pop-up STRANGE FUTURE, which packed 198 Allen Street with friends, collectors and fans eager to view the LA-based artist’s new collection of paintings, prints and special releases. The show, which the artist independently produced outside of the traditional  gallery setting runs for one-week …

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NEVERCREW just wrapped up a mural in Turin, Italy for the “Toward 2030” project, an urban art initiative to disseminate and promote the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Organized by Lavazza and the City of Turin, 17 artists were selected to create murals based on each goal, with the Swiss street-art duo taking …

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The organization Erie Arts & Culture and the Erie-Western Pennsylvania Port Authority brought in curator Iryna Kanishcheva and the artist Sat One for a project to create an abstract mural that covers the 12,000-square-foot observation deck at Dobbins Landing. Taking a week to complete, Flotsam celebrates and reflects Erie’s bayfront environment.  About the Mural  Curiosity …

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