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‘Big Mother’ by Stik HIGHLIGHTING SOCIAL HOUSING ISSUE

November 25, 2014

A newly completed 125 ft (38.2 metre) high mural painted on a condemned council owned tower block in Acton, West London is the tallest street artwork in the UK. The new mural highlights social housing issues and is the tallest mural in Britain, painted by East Londons much loved street artist ‘Stik‘, known for his […]

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Space Invader under the sea, Cancun Bay, Mexico 2012

October 29, 2014

Space Invader is the pseudonym of a well-known French urban artist whose work is modelled on the crude pixellation of 1970s-1980s 8-bit video games. He took his name from the 1978 arcade game Space Invaders, and much of his work is composed of square ceramic tiles inspired by video game characters. The Invader has made […]

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Nuart Festival 2014

October 15, 2014

The highly anticipated annual international street art festival Nuart, in Stavanger, West Coast of Norway has begun. Nuart is a leading street art festival that attracts both pioneers and up and coming talents focusing exclusively on Street Art since 2005. This year’s working title has been “Beneath the Pavement, The Beach” and the skilled artists involved […]

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No Limits Borås 2014

September 10, 2014

September brings us the first street art festival in Sweden called  ‘No Limit Borås’.  Borås, along with many other cities in Sweden, are normally known for ‘zero tolerance’ for illegal art, of any kind, so it is refreshing news that Borås has jumped on to the street art movement and this year has embraced the beauty of […]

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Discover the Vibrant Street Art Scene of Shoreditch with over 100 pictures, East London 2013-2014

July 10, 2014

Walking around Shoreditch is a treat for any art lover. The area is a hub for street art and boasts some of the city’s most innovative and experimental exhibitions. The vibrant cultural scene is visible all over Shoreditch and beyond, showcasing the work of both established and emerging artists. As you wander the streets, you’ll […]

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The Impact of Technology on Human Connection: A Reflection on Banksy’s ‘Mobile Lovers’

April 23, 2014

Banksy‘s “Mobile Lovers” is a piece of street art that has excited the global art scene. The newly painted artwork features a suited couple locked in an embrace, but instead of being lost in the moment, they are fixated on their mobile phones. The piece is a poignant commentary on how technology has become a […]

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Banksy - Better Out than In - New York Residency - Street Art Intervention 2013

Banksy’s New York Residency, “Better out than in”, 2013

November 4, 2013

Throughout the bustling streets of New York City, Banksy’s “Better Out Than In” has been taking the city by storm. For a month-long period from October 1st to 31st, Banksy has been brightening up the city with his public intervention, which is a delightful combination of scavenger hunt and performance. Every day, a new piece […]

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Thierry Noir and Stik paint the huge Village Underground Wall, London 2013

October 10, 2013

Thierry Noir has been invited to paint with the local artist Stik in Shoreditch on the 600-square-foot Village Underground Wall. They both painted their iconic characters on the wall in a dialogue. The characters are simple for both artists as they started painting illegally, and their art needed to be painted quickly. Street Art London curated […]

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Chichester Street Art Festival, England 2013

May 11, 2013

The first street art festival has just wrapped up in the cathedral city of Chichester. The festival was curated by local resident and artist Neil Lawson Baker with Street Art London. Street artists invited were Christiaan Nagel, Cityzen Kane, Dscreet, Hitnes, Liqen, NUNCA, Phlegm, ROA, RUN, Thierry Noir and The Rolling People.

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Banksy versus Bristol Museum, UK 2009. Image © Banksy

Banksy versus Bristol Museum, UK 2009

September 1, 2009

In the summer of 2009, the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery was transformed into a mesmerising space by local artist Banksy, who curated a unique exhibition that would come to be known as “Banksy versus Bristol Museum”. The exhibition ran for 11 weeks, from June 13th to August 31st, and featured more than 100 works […]

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