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Norwegian Street Artist DOTDOTDOT Returns to the Streets for Nuart Festival
This year, Nuart Festival in Stavanger, Norway, welcomed a powerful comeback by DOTDOTDOT, one of Norway’s renowned street artists. Known for his thought-provoking and politically charged work, DOTDOTDOT marked his return with two significant pieces: a reimagined Statue of Liberty titled Liberty Warning the World and a tribute to hip-hop culture called Haring’s Beatbox. Through …
Cbloxx’s Mural in Aberdeen: A Tribute to Scotland’s Pictish Heritage
The streets of Aberdeen, Scotland, have been recently graced by a stunning mural by Cbloxx aka Jay Gilleard, an acclaimed English muralist, painter, and multidisciplinary artist. This remarkable piece, curated by Nuart Aberdeen, showcases Cbloxx’s exceptional talent and deep-rooted interest in historical narratives. In anticipation of the Nuart Aberdeen festival, Cbloxx embarked on an in-depth …
A Silent Demonstration: An Art Installation by Know Hope in Aberdeen
In the heart of Aberdeen, an evocative installation titled “A Silent Demonstration” by the artist Know Hope, also known as Addam Yekutieli, offers a profound commentary on the state of the world today. This piece, curated by Nuart Aberdeen, serves as a poignant reflection of our collective disillusionment and a beacon of hope amidst pervasive …
Bahia Shehab’s Mural In Aberdeen Serves as a Testament to Freedom and Dignity
In a striking fusion of art and activism, Lebanese-Egyptian artist Bahia Shehab has transformed Mahmoud Darwish’s poignant poem “You Are Forgotten As If You Never Existed” into a powerful mural. Painted on a wall in Aberdeen (Scotland) as part of the Nuart Aberdeen festival in 2024, the mural stands as a vivid reminder of the …
Nuart Aberdeen 2024: A Fusion of Art, Debate, and Celebration
From June 6th to June 9th, the vibrant city of Aberdeen will once again play host to the internationally acclaimed Nuart Festival, bringing together artists, academics, and enthusiasts to explore the dynamic world of contemporary street art. Established in 2011, Nuart Plus, the festival’s educational arm, offers a diverse program of events, including artist presentations, …
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 …
The Tunnels: An Experimental Film That Pushes The Boundaries Between Documentation, Critical Review & Video Art.
“The Tunnels”, by MZM Projects is an experimental film that pushes the boundaries between documentation, critical review and video art. It is dedicated to “Brand New, You’re Retro” exhibition that took place at the former brewery tunnels (now Tou Scene Centre for Contemporary Arts) in Stavanger (Norway) as a part of Nuart Festival 2019. “Brand New, …
Jad El Khoury’s curtains Adorn An Abandoned Building In Stavanger With A Message Of Hope
Earlier this spring, we were taken with the work of Lebanese artist Jad El Khoury, who completed his both ideologically and technically amazing street art installation, Burj El Hawa, otherwise known as the Tower of Wind. Nuart Festival Founder and Director Martyn Reed called this feat “a standout work leagues ahead of anything else,” and …
Beholders: A Timely Look At The Ongoing Migrant Crisis By Jofre Oliveras
When I took World Cultures in 10th Grade, my teacher, a steely yet lovable cynic who could provoke laughter and the fear of God in the span of a sentence, sagely told us, “the human race will not get along until aliens come to Earth.” Straightforward enough, I thought. People fought, I knew this. My …
Brand New, You’re Retro: NUART FESTIVAL Line Up 2019
As Nuart Festival kicks off its 19th edition, they once again bring a host of international artists to the city of Stavanger to help us make sense of the world we inhabit and how we can better navigate it. Through the creation of public artworks, Nuart aims to challenge existing narratives, generate new ideas, and …
Imaginary City: A Documentary on Nuart Premiering At Nuart Aberdeen
Imaginary City is a 24mins long documentary by MZM Projects on Nuart shot over 4 years. The documentary will be premiering on Friday 19th April at the Belmont Filmhouse at 2.15pm. during Nuart Aberdeen. The screening is free and will be followed by a Q&A session with MZM Projects so be sure to get down. About The Documentary Imaginary City …
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, …