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UNMUTED: Bordalo II’s ‘Sensitive Content’ Above Paris Speaks Loudly in Silence

July 29, 2025

Perched high above the streets of Paris, Portuguese artist and artivist Bordalo II has unveiled a mural that speaks through silence. Titled Sensitive Content, the work features just three elements: a blurred Palestinian flag, the phrase “Sensitive Content”, and the familiar mute icon. Deceptively minimal, the piece forces us to consider who decides what is too “sensitive” to be seen. Bordalo […]

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Bordalo II’s Trash Animal ‘Panda’: A Symbol of Waste and Wake-Up Calls

June 20, 2025

At GraffitiStreet, we believe art should do more than adorn walls… it should provoke, challenge, and inspire change. That’s precisely what happens when you encounter Portuguese artist Bordalo II’s Panda in our latest group show, Concrete & Colour, in Chichester. Bold and textured, Trash Animal – Panda transcends sculpture to become a powerful monument to transformation. From a distance, its […]

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Bordalo II’s ‘Monoplizada /Monopolised’ Transforms Praça do Duque da Terceira into a Street Art Protest Against Lisbon’s Housing Crisis

May 3, 2025

At the heart of Lisbon’s Cais do Sodré, something extraordinary is happening. The Praça do Duque da Terceira, home to a grand 19th-century monument commemorating a liberal victory, has been transformed into a powerful street art installation. Trash artist Bordalo II has wrapped the statue in a giant Monopoly-inspired game board, calling attention to the socioeconomic crisis gripping Portugal’s housing. […]

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Street Art with More Impact, Recap of 2024

December 23, 2024

We are thrilled to present our tenth annual recap of 2024, which features the most impactful street art murals of the year. To create this recap, we carefully selected one mural from each month that had the most significant impact and featured it in our editorial. Click on any month to explore the full editorial […]

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Celebrating the Grand Opening of GraffitiStreet Gallery in Chichester, England

December 8, 2024

We are excited to announce the grand opening of our brand new gallery in Chichester , England. As we commemorate a successful decade of GraffitiStreet, we are delighted to unveil GraffitiStreet Gallery, housed within a meticulously restored Grade II listed Victorian building at 25a West Street, Chichester. This venue is a testament to our dedication […]

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The Power of Urban Art: Transforming Spaces, Inspiring Change

October 8, 2024

Let’s take a moment to celebrate the unique power of urban art. Unlike traditional forms that often reside behind gallery walls, urban art bursts into the open, transforming everyday spaces into vibrant expressions of creativity. Vhils, Brussels. Image copyright Jules Cesure It is art that confronts us—on streets, sidewalks, and alleys—drawing attention to the overlooked […]

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Street Artist in the Spotlight – Bordalo II

September 18, 2024

Street artists in the Spotlight! Here, we’ll dive into the vibrant world of murals and the talented urban artists behind them. Each post will introduce a unique artist, bringing their incredible work to the forefront while exploring their creative process, inspirations, and the stories that breathe life into their murals. Join us as we celebrate […]

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Bordalo II and Vhils Collaborative Mural Pays Tribute to Charles Darwin’s Theory of Evolution

July 10, 2024

Portuguese street artists Bordalo II and Vhils recently collaborated on a mural for the Cor de Chelas Festival titled ‘Evolution’ combining their distinct but complementary styles. Image Copyright artists Bordalo II and Vhils “We’ve been wanting to collaborate for some time, and creating a piece for the Cor de Chelas presented a great opportunity. When […]

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Art and Activism: 10 Provocative Themes in Bordalo II’s Art

May 22, 2024

Bordalo II is an artist who has gained worldwide recognition for his innovative approach to sculpture. His use of discarded materials, particularly plastics, to create larger-than-life animal sculptures serves as a powerful critique of our society’s consumerism and sheds light on the detrimental impact of excessive production and consumption on the environment and wildlife. Bordalo […]

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The Unapologetically Feminist Flamingo for International Women’s Day by artist Bordalo II

March 8, 2024

In celebration of International Women’s Day, the renowned Portuguese artist Bordalo II created a powerful and vibrant piece of art, a Big Trash Flamingo. The pink flamingo is a bold and unapologetically feminist statement, promoting equality and empowerment for women around the world. Bordalo II is known for his unique approach to art, using discarded […]

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Sonny, To the Bone Street Art Mural, Far Eastern Leopard, Vladivostok Russia 2017. Photo Credit Tess Cunliffe.

Endangered Animals and Street Art Murals: Raising Awareness for 10 of the World’s Most Endangered Species

February 13, 2024

The world is home to an incredible variety of animal species, each of which plays an important role in maintaining the balance of our planet’s ecosystems. Unfortunately, many of these animals are endangered, and their populations face threats from various human-led activities. The latest WWF 2022 Living Planet Report shows global wildlife populations have plummeted by 69% […]

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