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Banksy Secures Costs Victory as High Court Dismisses Libel Claim Linked to Guess Dispute

April 3, 2026

The Banksy libel case costs ruling marks a significant moment in the ongoing tension between artistic authorship and commercial use, after the High Court ordered the claimant to pay costs following a discontinued claim linked to the Guess controversy. Banksy secured this outcome after a £1.3 million libel claim brought by Full Colour Black Ltd (Brandalised) was […]

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From Temple to Ashes: PichiAvo’s Per ofrenar Burns at Fallas Valencia 2026

March 25, 2026

Flames consumed the temple in minutes… On March 19, during La Cremà, PichiAvo’s Per ofrenar (“To Offer”) completed its final act at Fallas de Valencia 2026, collapsing from a carefully constructed monument into fire, smoke, and ash. What stood for days as a site of balance and reflection was transformed into a fleeting, collective spectacle, marking the […]

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PichiAvo’s “Per ofrenar”: A Monument to Balance, Built to Burn at Fallas Valencia 2026

March 17, 2026

Valencia street art duo PichiAvo present Per ofrenar (“To Offer”), a monumental installation created for the Fallas de Valencia 2026 and commissioned by the Borrull-Socors neighbourhood. Selected for the festival’s Experimental Fallas category, the project offers a refined and conceptual interpretation of the centuries-old tradition, where monumentality meets ephemerality. Installed at Borrull Street 31 in […]

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In Conversation with Shamsia Hassani: Art and Visibility, International Women’s Day

March 8, 2026

For International Women’s Day, under the theme Give To Gain, we spoke with Shamsia Hassani about her early murals in Kabul, the symbolic language of her work, and her enduring commitment to ensuring that Afghan women remain seen, remembered and heard.

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In Conversation with My Dog Sighs: Art, Music and Community in Tanzania

March 6, 2026

My Dog Sighs, alongside fellow street artists Tamp2 and Peachzz, recently travelled thousands of miles from Portsmouth, England to Tanzania with the charity Last Night A DJ Saved My Life. The artists arrived carrying spray cans, sketchbooks and a commitment to raise funds, yet they quickly found themselves immersed in something far more layered. What […]

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PichiAvo’s Atlas Mural in Medellín: Classical Mythology Meets Colombian Street Energy

March 4, 2026

The PichiAvo ‘Atlas’ mural in Medellin marks a significant moment for the Spanish artist duo as they create their first large-scale mural in Colombia. Painted during the Medellin Street Art Festival, the monumental artwork introduces PichiAvo’s distinctive fusion of classical sculpture and graffiti to one of Latin America’s most dynamic street art cities. Stretching vertically across the […]

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Art Without Colour: Experiencing Urban Art Through Achromatopsia

March 3, 2026

Art Without Colour invites us to rethink how artworks are experienced when colour disappears. Colour often feels inseparable from the experience of art. It guides emotion, directs the eye, and shapes how a work is interpreted. Yet for some visitors, colour is not part of the visual world at all. Achromatopsia is a rare visual condition […]

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Millo Returns to Da Xue Lu with The Book of Life Mural in Shanghai

February 24, 2026

Millo‘s The Book of Life mural in Shanghai marks the Italian artist’s powerful return to Da Xue Lu in Yangpu’s Knowledge and Innovation Community, nearly a decade after he painted Twist of Fate on the same street. This new large-scale mural, curated by Bin Cao of Murmur studio and supported by the Istituto Italiano di […]

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Shamsia Hassani: 10 Things You Need to Know about Afghanistans First Female Graffiti Artist

February 23, 2026

Shamsia Hassani, Afghanistan’s first female graffiti artist, has transformed the visual language of street art in Kabul and beyond. Since beginning to paint murals in 2010, Shamsia Hassani has used public space to explore themes of resilience, identity and the realities faced by Afghan women. Her work often features a silent female figure with closed […]

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Street Artist in the Spotlight – Enivo

February 15, 2026

Street Artists in the Spotlight! Here, we explore the vibrant world of murals and the talented urban artists behind them. Each feature introduces a distinctive creative voice, bringing remarkable work to the forefront while exploring the ideas, inspirations, and stories that breathe life into these powerful public artworks. Together we celebrate the colour, energy, and […]

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Street Artist in the Spotlight – HOXXOH

February 15, 2026

Street Artists in the Spotlight! Here, we explore the vibrant world of murals and the talented urban artists behind them. Each feature introduces a distinctive creative voice, bringing remarkable work to the forefront while exploring the ideas, inspirations, and stories that breathe life into these powerful public artworks. Together we celebrate the colour, energy, and […]

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