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“Until the lions have their own historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.” ― Chinua Achebe

Jigsaw by Guido van Helten in Dubai

The World’s Leading Street Art Project For Seniors Lands In Aberdeen

Sami Wakim March 7, 2019

Activists Use Children’s Clothing Display to Highlight the Toll of the Palestinian Kids Killed

Sami Wakim February 7, 2024

APNEA: Pejac’s Latest Solo Show in Berlin

Sami Wakim October 9, 2021

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SNIK Returns to Manchester with Stunning Mural

Sami Wakim September 18, 2024

The vibrant Northern Quarter in Manchester has welcomed a new monumental addition to its iconic street art scene, thanks to the return of SNIK, the renowned street art duo. Their latest creation, a 20-meter (65ft) mural titled “Still Life”, now towers on the side of the Northern Quarter Car Park on Tib Street, adding another …

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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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Wallspot, More Than An Urban Art Platform

Vittoria Benzine April 30, 2020

Growing global appreciation for street art has animated every set of eyes that interacts with the medium. As this art form has gained widespread renown, studio artists have taken their talents to the streets in search of fresh air and increased connection with viewers. Tourists have come to understand public art as a visual face …

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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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Jigsaw by Guido van Helten in Dubai

The World’s Leading Street Art Project For Seniors Lands In Aberdeen

Activists Use Children’s Clothing Display to Highlight the Toll of the Palestinian Kids Killed

MP5 in Roubaix, France

Marhaba, welcome!

Interview: Fintan Magee

APNEA: Pejac’s Latest Solo Show in Berlin

The Future Was Born Yesterday

Northern Quarter

SNIK Returns to Manchester with Stunning Mural

The American Dream By Jofre Oliveras

POW! WOW! Worcester

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

Wallspot, More Than An Urban Art Platform

15 Artists To Look Out For In 2019

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