Donna
Founder, Chief News Editor & Curatorial Lead Donna Haden is Co-Founder of GraffitiStreet, the contemporary urban art gallery and editorial platform she co-founded in 2014. Operating from its flagship gallery space in Chichester, West Sussex, GraffitiStreet works with collectors, institutions and artists internationally. Donna leads the gallery's curatorial and editorial voice — covering exhibitions, editions, artist features, public art and collector-focused content across GraffitiStreet News. Her writing is grounded in over a decade of direct artist relationships, first-hand gallery experience and a rigorous understanding of the international urban contemporary art market.
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January 25, 2021
Beyond Walls project by SAYPE: The largest human chain in the world crosses 3 neighbourhoods in Cape Town, South Africa 2021
Cape Town, warmly known as the Mother City, represents the ninth stage of the global artistic project “Beyond Walls” initiated by Saype…
January 24, 2021
DabsMyla paint Magical Unity, ARkanvas 2021
Australian contemporary artists Darren and Emmelene Mate, collectively known as DabsMyla, created a colourful mural on a former water tower in Fort…
January 19, 2021
Mural Fest Kosovo, 2020
Between the 12th and 27th of September, Void Projects collaborated with Mural Fest Kosovo to bring Change, an artistic residency and festival…
January 18, 2021
CHANGE – A Short Film by Doug Gillen, Kosovo 2020
Scottish filmmaker Doug Gillen presents CHANGE, his debut short film exploring the intersection of culture, activism and social change with art collective…
January 7, 2021
Mona Caron’s Weeds Animation: A Journey of Resilience and Transformation
Mona Caron’s Weeds Animation project is a compelling artistic project that reclaims the term “weeds” and transforms it into a symbol of…
January 6, 2021
The Meaning Behind Banksy’s ‘No Ball Games’ – Explained
Banksy is an artist known for his thought-provoking street art that often includes political and satirical commentary. One of his most famous…
December 31, 2020
MURAL ART FESTIVAL, Fort-de-France, Martinique 2020
Mural Art Festival has just wrapped up its second edition in Fort–de–France, the capital of Martinique, an overseas department of France located in…
December 30, 2020
Street Art with More Impact, Recap of 2020
This year has undoubtedly been a challenging year for everyone, from the COVID-19 global pandemic to the devastating bush fires, the global…
December 23, 2020
The Crystal Ship by Night, illuminating street art and light installations in Ostend, Belgium 2020
All About Things brings us ‘The Crystal Ship by Night‘, illuminating both existing murals and new works of art to create a…
December 21, 2020
Artist LAKWENA wins over two Basketball Courts in Pine Bluff, Arkansas 2020
London based contemporary artist Lakwena brings her vibrant geometric colours and inspiring text-based work to the city of Pine Bluff for ARkanvas:…
December 19, 2020
Ricardo Romero Presents Phobos in Évora: A Monumental Canine Sculpture Anchoring the Exhibition ‘Like a Dog’
Artist Ricardo Romero presents Phobos, a monumental canine sculpture that briefly transformed the iconic Praça do Giraldo during the installation of his exhibition Like a Dog.…
December 17, 2020
‘Saving A Moment’ by Frode Skaren for Akershus Hospital Children’s Department, Oslo 2020
Artist Frode Skaren aka Uglylogo is best known for his charming characters and playful motifs and was the perfect choice for bringing…