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10 Banksy Quotes from “Banging Your Head Against A Brick Wall” Book

January 26, 2024

Banksy’s first-ever book, “Banging Your Head Against a Brick Wall,” published in 2001 by Heavy Weaponry, is a compact and stylish black book that fits easily in your pocket. Upon opening the book, readers are greeted with a collection of art and vandalism, with quotes, statements, letters from the general public and a beginner’s guide […]

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Greenpeace Activists Make Bold Statement on Gaza Conflict with Shepard Fairey and Belal Khaled Artwork, Madrid

January 25, 2024

A daring group of Greenpeace activists climbed the glass towers of Madrid’s Reina Sofia Museum to make a bold statement about the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Using a work of art by the acclaimed American visual artist Shepard Fairey (OBEY) and Gazan photojournalist Belal Khaled, the activists unfurled a 60sqm striking illustration that captured the […]

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Sir Elton John’s Upcoming Auction at Christie’s: Banksy’s Iconic Flower Thrower Triptych Among 900 Items Up for Sale

January 14, 2024

The legendary singer-songwriter, Sir Elton John is preparing to part ways with a significant portion of his personal collection by putting up over 900 items for auction at Christie’s in New York. The auction, titled “The Collection of Sir Elton John,” is set to include a diverse range of items from his Atlanta home on […]

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The Significance of Banksy’s Collectibles at the Walled Off Hotel, Bethlehem

January 13, 2024

Located just a few feet away from the Israeli West Bank barrier, the Walled Off Hotel in Bethlehem is an exceptional space that offers visitors an immersive experience that goes beyond just accommodation. The hotel is adorned with Banksy’s striking artworks, providing a powerful and poignant political and social commentary on the region. The hotel […]

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Street Artist Said Dokins and Photographer Leonardo Luna’s “Heliographies of Memory” Project, Paris

January 11, 2024

Heliographies of Memory” is a collaborative project that brings together the creative minds of Mexican street artist Said Dokins and photographer Leonardo Luna. The project explores the social and historical relationships that define specific places by reinterpreting them as displaced memories in contemporary imaginations. The project’s main technique combines long-exposure photography with coordinated light movements. […]

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Invader’s Space Station: A Mind-Blowing Exhibition Set to Take Paris by Storm in February 2024

January 11, 2024

Invader, the world-renowned French street artist, is set to launch a spectacular solo exhibition in Paris in February 2024 (17th February until 5th May 2024). The exhibition, entitled “Invader’s Space Station,” will be the largest-scale exhibition to date for the artist and a cosmic experience for visitors. Invader Instagram update 11/1/24 The exhibition will be […]

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The Meaning Behind Invader’s Aladdin Sane – Explained

January 2, 2024

Invader is an anonymous French street artist known for his ceramic tile mosaics modelled on the pixelated art of the 1970s–1980s 8-bit video games, many of which depict the titular aliens from the arcade games Space Invaders, Pac-Man and Super Mario Bros. This editorial examines Invader’s passion for the Pac-Man game and how it influences his […]

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The Genius of Pisa: Kobras’ Mural Honouring Galileo Galilei and the Leaning Tower

December 31, 2023

The year 2024 is quickly approaching, and with it come significant anniversaries for Pisa, Italy. The city is gearing up to celebrate the 850th anniversary of the beginning of the construction of the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the 460th anniversary of the birth of Galileo Galilei, the famous Italian astronomer and physicist born in […]

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Street Art with More Impact, Recap of 2023

December 27, 2023

In today’s world, street art has become a powerful tool for social activism. Using public spaces as a canvas, street art can convey powerful messages that can spark conversations and raise awareness about critical social, political, and environmental issues. On our news page, you will find a carefully curated selection of stunning street art murals. […]

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Art versus Commerce: Escif’s Fight for Creative Expression

December 26, 2023

In 2018, the renowned street artist Escif collaborated with Greenpeace to create a mural. The artwork featured a colossal phone with the message “La vida es otra cosa/ Life is something else,” which aimed to inspire people to look beyond their screens and walls and truly see themselves. “Painting a wall is an act of […]

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New Banksy Artwork in Peckham Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza

December 22, 2023

Banksy, the enigmatic street artist famous for his bold and politically charged artworks, has created a powerful new piece with a clear message of peace titled “Stop War”. The artwork is located at the intersection of Southampton Way and Commercial Way in Peckham, London, and features a stop traffic sign with a trio of Predator […]

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