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Banksy’s ‘Forgive Us Our Trespassing’ Sells for £6.4M, Becomes Second Most Expensive Artwork by the Artist, 2022

October 7, 2022

Banksy’s ‘Forgive Us Our Trespassing’ was auctioned at the Sotheby’s Hong Kong Contemporary Art Evening Sale with an estimated price range of £1,600,000 and £3,200,000. The bidding for the piece was intense, eventually selling for approximately £6,400,000. This sale marked the second-highest price ever paid for a Banksy piece at an auction. The iconic artwork […]

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Bordalo II’s Largest Solo Show Lights Up Lisbon With First-Ever Neon Trash Animals, 2022

October 5, 2022

Portuguese activist and ecologic artist Bordalo II is launching his most ambitious solo show! The world-famous trash artist is back in his home city of Lisbon and taking over the new Edu Hub complex with a ‘retrospective’ of all-new work that profiles his recognisable Trash Animal sculptures alongside new, never-seen-before approaches and materials.  EVILUTION showcases Bordalo II’s evolution as […]

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MELBOURNE ARTIST RONE UNLOCKS TIME WITH A MONUMENTAL TRANSFORMATION OF FLINDERS STREET STATION’S MYSTERIOUS UPPER LEVEL AND BALLROOM, Melbourne 2022

October 1, 2022

In his most expansive project yet, internationally renowned artist Rone is set to take over one of Melbourne’s most iconic locations with Time: an epic new installation that will occupy Flinders Street Station’s hidden third floor and ballroom, bringing a lost era of Melbourne history back to life. Over three years since its inception, Time […]

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PULPA Festival Volume 2, Montesilvano Italy 2022

September 30, 2022

Montesilvano, a small seaside suburb outside Pescara in Abruzzi, celebrated their second street art festival called PULPA. Pulpa Festival is founded by Enrico Peca, Art Director of Spazio 010 – Studio Creativo, and their mission is to offer a new way of experiencing their city, to create tourism, and to bring world-class cultural production in the core […]

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Leon Keer’s ‘Crypto Casino’: A 3D Masterpiece Sparking Conversations on Cryptocurrency, Las Vegas

September 30, 2022

Leon Keer is a renowned 3D street artist known for his awesome murals. His latest 3D creation, ‘Crypto Casino,’ was perfectly painted in a parking lot in Downtown Las Vegas. This larger-than-life playful mural was curated by JustKids for Las Vegas’ Life Is Beautiful Festival. Image Copyright Leon Keer The ‘Crypto Casino’ mural features a […]

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The Street Art Movement: A Defining Force in Contemporary Art History

September 29, 2022

In the vast tapestry of art history, movements like Cubism, Surrealism, and Pop Art have left an indelible mark, shaping the way we perceive and understand the world through artistic expression. However, amidst these influential movements, the Street Art Movement has emerged as a force that not only captures the essence of our time but […]

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"Hello my Game is...", Space Invader's solo show, Musee en Herbe, Paris 2017. Photo credit GraffitiStreet

Ten Stellar Facts About Invader, the Elusive Street Artist Taking Over the World, and Beyond!

September 28, 2022

Invader gained notoriety for his daring and unconventional approach to public art in 1998, when he began plastering mosaic versions of the Space Invaders character from the 1978 Atari game on the streets of Paris, a move that immediately captured the public’s attention. Today, Invader’s popular 8-bit characters appear in cities worldwide, including Los Angeles, […]

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Rubikcubism: A Captivating and Innovative Art Movement by INVADER, 2023

September 22, 2022

Invader, the pioneering artist behind the Rubikcubism movement, revolutionised the art world with his innovative approach. Rubik’s Cube, originally a mere puzzle, has been elevated to a significant element in art creation thanks to the emergence of Rubikcubism. “I’M WONDERING HOW PEOPLE ARE SO CREATIVE AND HOW MANY THINGS WERE BORN OUT OF AND INSPIRED […]

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The meaning behind Banksy’s ‘Toxic Mary’ – Explained

September 21, 2022

The artwork entitled “Toxic Mary” by Banksy is an exceptional image that effectively blends the classic Renaissance style with a contemporary and ominous twist. The artwork features a depiction of the Madonna and Child, which holds significant religious value and has been a subject of artistic innovation for centuries. However, Banksy has taken this well-known […]

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Street Artist Kobra invites us to reflect on what future we want to leave for future generations, NYC 2022

September 17, 2022

Eduardo Kobra works on a meaningful mural at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. The unprecedented initiative of bringing street art to the UN’s wall was approved by the UN Committee, which recognised that Kobra’s art “is in line with the ideals of the United Nations.” The famous Brazilian muralist worked day and […]

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Branded Arts Festival, Benjamin N. Cardozo High School in Queens, New York 2022

September 12, 2022

Branded Arts has wrapped up an epic Festival at Benjamin N. Cardozo High School in Queens, New York! Formerly attended by Ronnie Fieg, founder of KITH. Benjamin N. Cardozo High School is a public high school in the Queens borough of New York City, USA. The school is named for Benjamin N. Cardozo, who served as chief judge of […]

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