Sunday, February 23 2025

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

An Arabic Version of “Over The Rainbow” by Palestinian Singer Lina Sleibi featuring Banksy’s artwork like never seen before.

Greenpeace and UNMUTE Gaza Collaborate to Unveil Shepard Fairey’s Piece at Reina Sofia Museum, Urging Immediate Ceasefire

Sami Wakim January 24, 2024

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Fintan Magee in Acquapendente, Italy

Sami Wakim July 13, 2017

Australian artist and one of my personal favorite artists Fintan Magee just completed a mural for Urban Vision Festival 2017 in Acquapendente, Italy. About The Mural “Drowning While Standing” is the title of Fintan Magee’s latest mural depicts a young man drowning while standing. His face is incased in plastic as rising water levels engulf his face, …

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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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These USA murals are in the running for “best street art of 2022”

Sami Wakim January 22, 2023

For the 2nd year in a row Street Art Cities is looking fort he most popular street art of last year and your vote counts. Like last year, Street Art Cities has been following the scene all year long from up close, with every month a round up of 100 fresh and beautiful murals from …

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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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Gladiators Then and Now: Resistance or Terrorism?

Sami Wakim February 19, 2025

Ridley Scott’s latest film Gladiator II has reignited interest in the legendary gladiators of ancient Rome, portraying them as symbols of defiance against tyranny. Audiences cheer for their strength and resilience, seeing them as heroes who fought for justice and freedom. Yet, in today’s world, those who engage in similar resistance are often labeled as …

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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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An Arabic Version of “Over The Rainbow” by Palestinian Singer Lina Sleibi featuring Banksy’s artwork like never seen before.

Greenpeace and UNMUTE Gaza Collaborate to Unveil Shepard Fairey’s Piece at Reina Sofia Museum, Urging Immediate Ceasefire

B-Murals Presents TÀPIA By AXEL VOID At Nau Bosik, Barcelona

Mr. Dheo & Pariz One paint A Twin Mural in Porto On Racism And Xenophobia

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Fintan Magee in Acquapendente, Italy

The American Dream By Jofre Oliveras

These USA murals are in the running for “best street art of 2022”

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

Gladiators Then and Now: Resistance or Terrorism?

Wallspot, More Than An Urban Art Platform

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