Helen Bur
KIRK Gallery’s 9th edition of the ‘Out in the Open’ mural project in Aalborg, Denmark
Case Maclaim has just completed a mural titled ‘Heart Is Aching’ for the 9th edition of KIRK Gallery’s ‘Out in the Open’ series. This is his second mural in Aalborg following ‘Carnival is Cancelled’ which he created back in 2020. And as an extraordinary feat, Case Maclaim managed to paint this latest mural whilst simultaneously …
BARRIER’ by Helen Bur for KIRK Gallery’s 8th edition of the ‘Out in the Open’ mural project
KIRK Gallery’s 8th edition of the ‘Out in the Open’ mural project is off to a flying start with an epic masterpiece titled ‘Barrier’ from British artist Helen Bur. After ten days of tireless work, Helen Bur added her magnificent mark to the streets of Aalborg, Denmark. ‘Barrier’ now joins 70 stellar ‘Out in the …
Nuart Aberdeen STUCK UP – Summer 2021 Recap
Mural festivals still look a little different this year. Always thoughtful but also always pushing the envelope, Nuart Festival leads efforts in restoring normalcy with mindfulness in Scotland, where Nuart Aberdeen recently concluded its latest edition. Where better than “The Granite City” to begin rebuilding on a foundation sturdy as stone? To account for continued …
Our Own Top Ten Murals of 2020
The first steps to spring cleaning require a mess—drawers must be emptied and cobwebbed closets gutted to make space for reorganization. Clutter must be uprooted, scattered across dusty floors, and assessed. Like James Baldwin said, “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” Without the initial …
Change: A Short Film By Doug Gillen Documenting The Work Of The “Void Projects” In Ferizaj, Kosovo
At the end of January, Scottish filmmaker Doug Gillen released his debut short film, CHANGE. The succinct documentary’s press release explains that CHANGE explores “the intersection of culture, activism and social change with art collective Void Projects in Ferizaj, Kosovo.” The film makes use of multiple angles pertinent to its setting—the formerly war-torn country itself …
B-Murals Presents TÀPIA By AXEL VOID At Nau Bosik, Barcelona
B-Murals presents TÀPIA, a collective exhibition curated by superstar street artist Axel Void at at Nau Bostik (Barcelona). He has brought together some of the most recognized contemporary urban neo-muralists to open a discussion around the use of urban spaces. TÀPIA is the Catalonian word for wall, or partition, that divides spaces in a permanent …
Enchantment In The Granite City: 2019 Nuart Aberdeen Recap
Aberdeen in Scotland’s North East is the country’s third largest city. Famed for its granite, the light coming off the North Sea causes the pale grey stone to sparkle in the sun. The striking architecture (some dating back to the 15th Century) and statues are majestic, and the cobbled back streets are full of authentic …
2019 Nuart Aberdeen Artists Line Up Revealed
Nuart are delighted to be returning this spring to Aberdeen, dubbed ‘The Granite City’ for their third festival. Following the triumph of their previous festivals both in Stavanger and Aberdeen, Nuart has assembled another strong line up of artists; a combination of global titans and ascending stars. Nuart’s mainstay Dotmasters (aka Leon Sessix) will return, …
15 Artists To Look Out For In 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 …
UPEA18 Has Near Taken Over Finland
During the month of September the UPEA street art festival takes place drawing locals and tourists alike. Organized by the non profit association Upeart, the multi-city street-art festival invites the most talented artists from all over the world to create large-scale murals and public artwork. For its third edition, the 12 different cities include Kotka, …
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 …
5 Brilliant Murals by WASP ELDER to Commemorate “CRAZE,” His First Show in the USA This May
Wasp Elder will be making his first trip to the United States for an eclectic group exhibition titled “CRAZE,” held at The Whole 9 Gallery at 3830 Main St in Culver City, CA. The exhibition, which runs from May 12 until June 2, is curated by Meryem Dipdere of the creative initiative Art no Cube, and celebrates a …