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5 Street Artists Everyone Should Know About
Unconventional urban art is one of the most beautiful forms of expression that we can appreciate for free if we are paying attention to the details. Most of the time, we disregard street art as a form of graffiti and vandalism and don’t take the time to truly look closely. However, if we raise our …
Fundraiser for The Red Cross Children’s Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa
For this year’s WORLD AIDS DAY a limited edition print is released by LAPIZ with all the proceeds being donated to the Red Cross Children’s Hospital in Cape Town, a hospital that mainly treats children from impoverished communities throughout Africa. LAPIZ used to be a scientist and spent a year at the Red Cross Children’s …
No Poverty by Zed1 in Turin, Italy
The Italian street artist ZED1 is one of seventeen artists who were recently invited by the city of Turin in Italy, in partnership with Lavazza for the United Nations Global Goals mural project. The artist was tasked to complete a mural that reflects their #1 goal that also is the title of the work, “NO …
Land Adrift: A Thought-Provoking Sea Installation by Pejac
Almost one year to date since the unprecedented “World Scientists’ Warning to Humanity: A Second Notice,” a letter issued and signed by 15,000 scientists from around the world in November 2017, Spanish artist Pejac has decided to present his latest intervention Land Adrift. Once again reaching towards the list of his recurring motifs and imagery, this …
A Mural Celebrating Mandela by Jorit in Florence, Italy
Certain figures like Nelson Mandela become so iconic that the image of their face alone can evoke entire sets of ideals. The renowned South African leader and philanthropist gained his reputation for bravery and honor through his work as an anti-apartheid revolutionary. The journey of his life led him through prison to international fame, and …
NEVERCREW in Novara, Italy
Swiss street art duo NEVERCREW once again succeed in simultaneously evoking the “direct impact and a slow and deep reaction” they cite on their website with their newest work, simply titled “Cluster” in Novara, Italy. With this work, NEVERCREW continues to focus on society’s murky relationship with nature, harnessing the profound power of their trademark, …
An Arabic Version of “Over The Rainbow” by Palestinian Singer Lina Sleibi featuring Banksy’s artwork like never seen before.
In a first-of-its-kind production Palestinian artist Lina Sleibi has joined forces with European producer Johno to put out an inspiring Arabic cover version of classic film ballad “Over The Rainbow” from The Wizard of Oz. The video is released in the UK on 2nd November 2018. Following a year of intensive work, this stunning production …
Introducing French Duo Murmure
Murmure (FR) are Paul Ressencourt and Simon Roche, two drawing enthusiasts who’ve been working in public spaces since 2010 and yet whose invitation to this year’s Nuart Festival in Stavanger marked their first participation in a Street Art Festival. Working on a human scale and with an acute eye for placement, Murmure privilege the relationship to space …
Borondo Marks His Return To The Streets With A Mural In Malegno, Italy
“Mites Terram Possident,” a new mural of religious proportions in Italy, marks artist Gonzalo Borondo’s “return to the streets,” through an intervention organized by the Wall In Art Project. Completed at the end of October 2018 in acrylic, the viewers will find the mural on an existing building’s facade “overlooking Piazza Casari” in the small …
Street Art Pilgrimage in Bushwick
In the past decade, the Bushwick neighborhood has become a significant destination for domestic and international street artists alike. Residential, commercial, and industrial buildings have all served as large-scale canvases for muralists to engage with the history, sites, and people of one of the most dynamic neighborhoods in Brooklyn. Each summer, many of the murals …
“Sand Stories” by Artez in Cairo, Egypt
Serbian street artist Artez made a brief sojourn to Cairo, Egypt to create another ethereal, large scale mural in only two days. The artist sought to incorporate Egypt’s storied culture into the new work, titled “Sand Stories.” A statement released by the artist explains, “During my stay and especially during the time I was painting …
A Striking Piece by JR on Gun Violence 24 Hours Before The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting
French renown street artist JR teamed up with TIME magazine for a collaborative project titled “Guns In America.” The French artist completed a striking piece on the Houston Bowery wall on Friday, October 26, 2018 to start a conversation about guns in America. The next morning 11 people were killed at the Tree of Life Synagogue in …