Thought-Provoking Mural By NEVERCREW In Chur, Switzerland
Swiss street art duo NEVERCREW address the true order of things from a natural, rather than human perspective in their newest piece completed in June for Street Art Festival Chur. The massive-scale mural, titled “Home Ground” pays homage to not only the large structure whose facade it adorns, but also “the local traditions, the events …
Womart: A Project Promoting Female Artists in Barcelona
In May 2018, urban art advocate Rebobinart launched its Womart initiative with intentions to promote the visibility of women in this particular field and the entire artistic industry at large. By offering ten different female artists of widely varying styles the opportunity to participate in artistic “interventions” in ten different Catalan cities, Womart seeks to …
Mural by Telmo Miel in the Historical ‘Van Ghent’ Army Base in Rotterdam
Street art, typically the archetypal representation of counterculture and rebellion, can sometimes prove even more effective in subverting the powers that be when it contributes to the beautification of one of mankind’s most regimented aspects of the “system”: defense. Such a goal is achieved through Dutch duo Telmo Miel’s most recent piece “As Far As …
2 Post-Apocalyptic Murals by Aaron Li-Hill in New York
Multifaceted artist Aaron Li-Hill works in a variety of settings, ranging from large-scale installations to public murals, the latter of which involves a creative process that is much more public and inclusive than most other realms. The unique nature of mural creation has profoundly impacted the creation of Li-Hill’s most recent work, “Deer Medicine” whose …
MTO Claims There is No Such Thing as Bad Publicity
Street artists active in today’s modern society increasingly find themselves faced with the moral quandary posed by the commodification of resistance. Much like the conflict presented by gentrification’s rampant influence in the world’s most infamous cities, there are two edges to this sword. Sure, exposure is a wonderful, worthwhile thing that allows an artist both …
Said Dokins explores the sleeping memories through language in Queensland, Australia
Said Dokins entreaties the world to preserve aboriginal culture and, more specifically, its languages with two pieces he recently completed for Brisbane Street Art Festival in Queensland, Australia. Both pieces accomplish their intention through participatory art with the help of members from various aboriginal communities. In creating “Stories of a Word” Dokins learned the inner …
Artez unveils a mural in Tirana, Albania
In this era of the inescapable “spin zone” where alternate facts rain supreme and consumers must learn for themselves how to discern native advertising from genuine content, it can be a tiring daily job to decipher what is fact and what is fiction. Truth itself is a concept than numerous artists have taken on through …
The 9th Wave: Himbad’s first Solo Show in NYC at 3rd Ethos Gallery
“I think Banksy wishes he could be Himbad” – D*Face Regardless of the statements’ validity, Himbad is an intriguing persona; he explores the deepest depths of his own psyche through his critically-acclaimed work. His murals can be found around the globe in cities ranging from Los Angeles and Tokyo to Berlin and Paris. Last month, …