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Blek Le Rat Paints Four New Murals and Launches Solo Show in San Francisco

Rachel Margolin May 22, 2018

Blek Le Rat, known as the “Father of stencil graffiti” visited San Francisco for his new solo exhibition “Lets Get Romantic” at the Weinstein Gallery. Ending on May 19th, the title is based on his feelings about San Francisco, which he feels is the most romantic city in the US. Although to Blek, the word …

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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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Innerfields in Kiev

Fran Cacirano October 22, 2016

The Berlin-based art collective Innerfields were recently in Kiev, adding more colors and vibrance to the city with their latest mural entitled “Present”, curated by Geo Leros and Iryna Kanishcheva for the wonderful art project ArtUnitedUs. About the Mural The mural speaks about that balance between presence and absence of someone. It‘s telling a story …

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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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Stefaan De Croock - Photo_©_Ian_Cox_2017

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Stefaan De Croock in Ostend

Barbara Picci April 17, 2017

Belgian artist Stefaan De Croock created his last recycled wooden assemblage in Ostend, Belgium, for The Crystal Ship event. About The Mural The last piece by Stefaan De Croock in Ostend is the biggest yet ever realized by the artist. His installation, entirely composed by pieces of recycled wood, is 9 meters (30′) heigh. As usual, Stefaan uses …

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Imaginary City: A Documentary on Nuart Premiering At Nuart Aberdeen

WAONE Paints a mural in Jacksonville

Dourone in Kiev

Artez in Imola (Italy) for RestArt Festival

Skount Collaboration at Tempelhof Airport

Shepard Fairey Paints 15-Story Mural of Johnny Cash

Interview: 2SQUARE

Joaquín Vila in Palencia, Spain

San Francisco

Blek Le Rat Paints Four New Murals and Launches Solo Show in San Francisco

The American Dream By Jofre Oliveras

POW! WOW! Worcester

Innerfields in Kiev

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

Stefaan De Croock in Ostend

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