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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March 4, 2020
Artist Saype’s Worldwide Symbolic Human Chain extends to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso 2020
French-Swiss artist Saype’s worldwide ‘Beyond walls Project’ extends his symbolic human chain to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. In a polarizing world, the artist…
March 2, 2020
Bordalo II’s Trash Polar Bear and Cubs in Nancy: Environmental Art for a New Generation, 2020
Bordalo II’s Polar Bears in Nancy transformed discarded materials into a mother and two cubs at École Didion, connecting environmental art with…
February 17, 2020
SAID DOKINS, SPAIK and CIX Paint Huge Murals in a Maximum Security Penitentiary, Mexico 2020
Three Mexican street artists, SAID DOKINS, SPAIK and CIX, have spent time in the CE.RE.SO, (Centre of Social Reinsertion) Maximum Security Penitentiary. Not to…
February 14, 2020
Banksy’s Back in Bristol for Valentine’s Day, 2020
A new mural appeared in Bristol yesterday with the trademarks of a Banksy. The mural was found on Marsh lane in Barton…
February 4, 2020
Full Gallery of Advertising Posters for the Bush Fire Brandalism Billboard Takeover, Australia 2020
Forty-one artists hijacked advertising billboards with their own thought-provoking images and messages, aimed to bring much-needed attention and awareness to the recent…
February 3, 2020
Bush fire Brandalism, subvertising takeover on the streets of Australia, 2020
The streets of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane have become the backdrop for the nation’s largest unsanctioned outdoor art exhibition #BushfireBrandalism, as forty-one…
January 28, 2020
Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada paints murals on climate change and indigenous rights, Madrid 2020
Street artist Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada created two new murals, “Forest Focus” and “Past, Present, Future”, in Madrid focusing on the climate crisis and the fight…
December 30, 2019
Invader’s Invasion of Djerba, Tunisia 2019
World-renowned French artist Invader has just completed his 79th invasion on the island of Djerba, in Tunisia. Invader’s work is modelled on…
December 17, 2019
The Meaning Behind “Hanging Klansman” at Banksy vs Bristol Museum – Explained
Banksy’s “Hanging Klansman” is a provocative artwork that challenges the viewer to confront the darker aspects of society. The commemorative poster is…
December 17, 2019
The Meaning Behind “Riot Copper” at Banksy vs Bristol Museum – Explained
Banksy’s “Riot Coppers” is a provocative artwork displayed at “Banksy versus Bristol Museum”. The exhibition ran for 11 weeks over a decade ago,…
December 17, 2019
The Meaning Behind “Dorothy … I don’t think” at Banksy vs Bristol Museum – Explained
Banksy’s “Dorothy… I don’t think ” was displayed at “Banksy versus Bristol Museum”. The exhibition ran for 11 weeks over a decade ago,…
December 17, 2019
The Meaning Behind “David” at Banksy vs Bristol Museum – Explained
Banksy’s “David” was displayed at “Banksy versus Bristol Museum”. The exhibition ran for 11 weeks over a decade ago, from June 13th to…