Urban Art News

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Interview with ‘Kodak girl’ Martha Cooper (IWD special)

March 8, 2015

Every year on the eighth of March International Women’s Day is celebrated the world over. It celebrates womanhood and pays tribute to the indomitable spirit of women across the globe. This day is set for recognising and celebrating the achievements of women, and one woman that undoubtably deserves a mention for her significant photographic contribution to […]

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Memorie Urbane Street Art Festival 2015

March 7, 2015

The Memorie Urbane Street Art Festival is the largest in Italy and the festivals fourth edition promises to be the biggest street art festival so far. Memorie Urbane has seen the artistic transformation of more than 90 walls since it was founded in 2011 by Davide Rossillo, President of Turismo Creativo and a supporter of […]

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Femme Fierce Reloaded Part One

March 6, 2015

What else is there to do on International Woman’s Day, on 8th March 2015, other than to head down to Leake Street graffiti tunnel, London Waterloo and visit the Femme Fierce Festival. Femme Fierce is the UKs largest all female street art festival and was launched last year by Ayaan Binksy. It was a pretty intense […]

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Manifesto Project Mexico 2015

March 5, 2015

Since the beginning of February large political charged street art murals have been populating the walls of Mexico City. Local and international street artists were invited by Fifty24MX  gallery for the Manifesto Project which addresses the concerns of the social and political situation in Mexico, once again utilising street art as an invaluable social tool to propose, reflect […]

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Boldness island street art festival 2015

March 1, 2015

February 2015 brought us the The Boldness island street art festival curated by Isis Canavelli-Chiappe. The festival was all about celebrating the 120th anniversary of Corsica’s railways, called ‘L’Art bouge les gares’ Art moves stations. The street artists were from Corsica and Paris. With special guests Babs, the godfather of this festival, Opse Lcn and Seth Globepainter. The 10 […]

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‘Welcome to Gaza’ by Banksy 2015

February 26, 2015

The Bristolian street artist Banksy has returned to Palestine to create another series of works, following his famous 2005 series painted on the West Bank barrier wall. This time Banksy has been busy in Gaza with a spoof video and a series of political murals to address arguably the most contentious controversial topic Banksy could have possibly […]

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St+Art Festival Delhi 2015

February 21, 2015

St+Art India have returned to New Delhi with its third edition of the urban international street art festival following on from the success of last year. During the next two months, Delhi is once again being transformed into a hub of some of the best street artists from India and across the world, working on and […]

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Love for the streets (Valentine’s Special)

February 14, 2015

Street art has become an increasingly popular medium for artists to express their creativity and emotions. Love has been a recurring theme for many street artists worldwide, with countless murals dedicated to this universal emotion. As we celebrate Valentine’s Day, it’s the perfect opportunity to take a closer look at some of the most intricate […]

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Mona Caron’s Dandelion Weed Project: A Seed of Change in Mendrisio, Switzerland

December 31, 2014

Nestled in the charming town of Mendrisio, Switzerland, a stunning mural captures the imagination and spirit of the community: a vibrant dandelion, its seeds elegantly flying out into the courtyard, onto the streets, and even reaching the nearby train station. This whimsical installation by artist Mona Caron is more than just a mural; it’s an […]

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RAW Project Wynwood Miami 2014

December 29, 2014

It’s Art Basel Miami 2014 and the sunny streets of Wynwood are once again bustling with artists, musicians, bloggers, street art murals, galleries, and art enthusiasts from all over the world. Art Basel Miami attracts thousands of visitors every year to party, socialise and celebrate its love of the arts, so you can imagine its […]

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Pejac - Heavy Sea Print (without borders)

The Meaning Behind Pejac’s ‘Heavy Sea’ – Explained

December 5, 2014

Pejac’s “Heavy Sea Print” is a powerful message about the impact of human activity on our planet. The watercolour hand-finished piece, created years ago, has become a harsh reality, as seen in his short film “Heavy Sea.” The “Heavy Sea Print” is a stunning work of art that depicts a vast sea of discarded car […]

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