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Mural Tribute to Tragic Fire in Pedrógão Grande by Roc Blackblock

Rachel Margolin June 25, 2018

The annual Wool Urban Art Festival is nestled in the central Portugal town of Covilhã and brings to life large scale murals and exhibitions for attendees to enjoy. This years’ installment included a tribute mural by Roc Blackblock about a tragic fire in Pedrógão Grande that happened last June and resulted in 64 deaths and …

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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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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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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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Western Hypocrisy And The Hollow Ideals of Human Rights and Accountability

Brand New, You’re Retro: NUART FESTIVAL Line Up 2019

TelmoMiel’s latest mural ‘Captivation’ for Artding Festival, Germany

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David de la Mano’ First Solo show in Italy

Documentary/Book Review: Sky’s The Limit.

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Shepard Fairey Paints 15-Story Mural of Johnny Cash

Wool Urban Art Festival

Mural Tribute to Tragic Fire in Pedrógão Grande by Roc Blackblock

The American Dream By Jofre Oliveras

POW! WOW! Worcester

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

15 Artists To Look Out For In 2019

Stefaan De Croock in Ostend

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