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'Valentine's Day Mascara' Street Art by Banksy, Margate 2023. Image © Banksy

‘Valentine’s Day Mascara’ Street Art by Banksy, Margate 2023

February 14, 2023

A Banksy artwork called ‘Valentine’s Day mascara’ was spotted in Margate on Grosvenor Place. The piece portrayed a 1950s housewife wearing a blue checkered dress and yellow rubber gloves, with a black eye and a missing tooth. She was closing the lid of a discarded trunk freezer, with the legs and shoes of a man […]

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The Meaning Behind Banksy’s ‘Stop and Search’ – Explained

February 7, 2023

The artwork “Banksy Stop and Search (2007) ” skillfully depicts the absurdity of the “Stop and Search” practices that were prevalent in the UK in 2007. The artwork draws inspiration from the classic literary work “The Wizard of Oz” and presents a captivating storyline to convey its message. This monochrome piece features the central character, […]

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Mumbai Urban Art Festival (MUAF), 2023. Image © Sohil Belim

Mumbai Urban Art Festival (MUAF), 2023

February 2, 2023

St+art India Foundation and Asian Paints came together on 21st December 2022 to launch the three-month-long Mumbai Urban Art Festival (MUAF). MUAF took on a city-scale endeavour, including landmark murals, experiential exhibitions, immersive installations and public programming across key venues. Since 2014, St+art India and Asian Paints have collaborated to make art accessible to diverse […]

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Interview with Bisser embracing the unknown of ceramics, 2023

Interview with Bisser embracing the unknown of ceramics, 2023

January 10, 2023

Belgian street artist Bisser is known worldwide for his imaginative and playful murals. His energetic characters come to life on the street, and his animals have a unique serene style. Recently Bisser has turned his hands to clay and is creating his characters in 3D form. With his unique style, Bisser is taking his street […]

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Exploring Millo’s Work in Progress: A Reflection on Our Relationship with the Environment

January 3, 2023

Miami, Florida, is known for its stunning beaches, vibrant nightlife, and world-renowned cuisine, but it’s also home to one of the most impressive displays of urban art in the world. The Wynwood Arts District is a hub for graffiti and street art, featuring large-scale murals and installations throughout the neighbourhood. One such mural is “Work […]

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Flash Invaders App: The Thrilling Adventure of Capturing Street Art Mosaics Around the World

December 22, 2022

The Flash Invaders app has become a worldwide sensation among mobile gamers, attracting hundreds of thousands of hunters since 2014. Its premise is simple yet engaging, as players must explore various cities and capture pictures of street art mosaics created by the famous French artist Invader. The game offers over 4,000 tiled mosaics to collect […]

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Street Art with More Impact, Recap of 2022

December 19, 2022

Street art can promote conversation and highlight social, political and environmental issues and has always been a powerful platform to convey messages to the masses. Check out the street art murals brought to us in 2022 via our news page that promote injustices and inspire hope for our future… JANUARY January sees Trash King Bordalo […]

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BIGGER CHANGE MURALS Amplify Awareness of Social and Environmental Issues through Street Art, Houston 2022

December 18, 2022

Houston Bigger Change Murals is an unprecedented series of ten large murals curated by Street Art for Mankind and created by prominent international and local artists to amplify awareness of social and environmental issues in Houston and beyond. This series is made possible thanks to a partnership with Downtown Houston and Total Energies and the […]

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Osona Artimur Festival, Brings Street Art to the Barcelona Countryside,2022. Image © Fer Alcalá

Osona Artimur Festival, Brings Street Art to the Barcelona Countryside,2022

December 11, 2022

The first edition of the Osona Artimur Festival, curated by B-Murals, has just wrapped up a successful art festival in the beautiful countryside of Barcelona. A total of nineteen new murals and artistic interventions have found a new home on the walls of five different villages of the region- Prats de Lluçanès, Manlleu, Sant Julià […]

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Connecting Community: The Mercury and Psyche Mural by Pichiavo in Toronto

December 1, 2022

Toronto’s vibrant arts scene received a striking addition with the unveiling of a new mural inspired by Reinhold Begas’ classic sculpture, “Mercury and Psyche”by Valencia based due Pichiavo. This artwork captures the tender moment when Mercury, the messenger god, finds and assists Psyche, a symbol of the journey toward love and enlightenment. Image Copyright Pichiavo […]

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‘TetraBrick’ Series by Dados Punto Cero

December 1, 2022

The vibrant murals of Spanish street artist Dados Punto Cero DA2’s ‘TetraBrick’ Series spark essential discussions about waste and landfills. These works of art inspire viewers to take action by reducing waste, recycling, avoiding single-use plastics, and reconsidering packaging choices. Recycling is an important practice for preserving the environment, but it can be quite challenging, […]

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