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Bush fire Brandalism, subvertising takeover on the streets of Australia, 2020

February 3, 2020

The streets of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane have become the backdrop for the nation’s largest unsanctioned outdoor art exhibition #BushfireBrandalism, as forty-one artists took over advertisement outlets with their own messages aimed to bring much-needed attention and awareness to the recent severe drought and perishing bush fires. A total of seventy-eight advertising posters have been […]

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Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada paints murals on climate change and indigenous rights, Madrid 2020

January 28, 2020

Street artist Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada created two new murals, “Forest Focus” and “Past, Present, Future”, in Madrid focusing on the climate crisis and the fight of indigenous people to save their lands. The project was curated by Stephen Donofrio of Greenpoint Innovations, for GreenPoint EARTH. The mission of GreenPoint EARTH is to leverage the incredible power of public art to inspire […]

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Invader’s Invasion of Djerba, Tunisia 2019

December 30, 2019

World-renowned French artist Invader has just completed his 79th invasion on the island of Djerba, in Tunisia. Invader’s work is modelled on the crude pixellation of the 1970s-1980s 8-bit video games. His distinctive creations can be seen in many highly visible locations in 79 cities around the world and to date invader has installed an […]

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The Meaning Behind “Hanging Klansman” at Banksy vs Bristol Museum – Explained

December 17, 2019

Banksy’s “Hanging Klansman” is a provocative artwork that challenges the viewer to confront the darker aspects of society. The commemorative poster is based on the original painting displayed at “Banksy versus Bristol Museum”. The exhibition ran for 11 weeks over a decade ago, from June 13th to August 31st 2009, and featured more than 100 works […]

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The Meaning Behind “Riot Copper” at Banksy vs Bristol Museum – Explained

December 17, 2019

Banksy’s “Riot Coppers” is a provocative artwork displayed at “Banksy versus Bristol Museum”. The exhibition ran for 11 weeks over a decade ago, from June 13th to August 31st 2009, and featured more than 100 works of art that explored the themes of rebellion, politics, and social justice. Riot Copper Banksy’s “Riot Coppers” was seen upon […]

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The Meaning Behind “Dorothy … I don’t think” at Banksy vs Bristol Museum – Explained

December 17, 2019

Banksy’s “Dorothy… I don’t think ” was displayed at “Banksy versus Bristol Museum”. The exhibition ran for 11 weeks over a decade ago, from June 13th to August 31st 2009, and featured more than 100 works of art that explored the themes of rebellion, politics, and social justice. The Wizard of Oz Banksy’s “Dorothy… I don’t […]

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The Meaning Behind “David” at Banksy vs Bristol Museum – Explained

December 17, 2019

Banksy’s “David” was displayed at “Banksy versus Bristol Museum”. The exhibition ran for 11 weeks over a decade ago, from June 13th to August 31st 2009, and featured more than 100 works of art that explored the themes of rebellion, politics, and social justice. David and Goliath… and Michelangelo “David” by Banksy is based on the […]

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RainBird Mural: HOXXOH’s Monumental Colour Field

December 15, 2019

This large-scale mural title RainBird pushed abstraction into new territory through an unconventional application method using pressurised spray systems inspired by irrigation tools. Rather than relying on traditional aerosol gestures, the artist employed gardening hoses and custom nozzles to propel paint across the wall. The result was a vast atmospheric gradient that feels less painted […]

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Invader Unveils Largest Space Invader Mosaic in Paris, 2019

December 10, 2019

Nestled in the heart of Paris’s 4th arrondissement is the largest mosaic creation by the street artist Invader – the monumental Space Invader artwork is known as PA_1432. This striking artwork spans a massive 70 sqm and towers at an impressive 9 metres tall and 7 metres wide. Comprised of a staggering 447 tiles, the […]

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Exploring Banksy’s Top Ten Most Notable Pranks: A Look at the Artistic Legacy of the Enigmatic Artist

December 7, 2019

Banksy, the elusive graffiti artist, has captured the art world’s imagination with his thought-provoking works that combine social commentary with an unmistakable style. His art pieces have become cultural touchstones and have been the subject of countless debates, discussions, and analyses. This blog post will delve into Banksy’s artistic legacy and explore some of his […]

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The Meaning Behind Pejac’s ‘YIN-YANG Diptych’ – Explained

December 5, 2019

Pejac’s Yin-Yang diptych print features one of his most popular drawings from his Paris show, recreated on a larger scale. The artwork is a powerful representation of the artist’s recurring themes of global warming and climate change. The artwork portrays an Inuit man fishing through a hole in thick ice, symbolising the fragility of the […]

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