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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April 23, 2019
Ayia Napa Street Art Festival in Pictures, Cyprus 2019
Ayia Napa street art festival just wrapped up another successful year and has brought new energy and murals to the beautiful island…
April 22, 2019
The meaning behind Banksy’s ‘Di-Faced Tenner’- Explained
Counterfeiting is a serious crime, but in 2004, renowned artist Banksy created ‘Di-Faced Tenner’, counterfeit £10 notes featuring Princess Diana‘s head and…
April 21, 2019
“Out in the Open” Street Art Festival to return to the city of Aalborg for 2019, Denmark
The city of Aalborg, in Denmark, has become an open air art gallery thanks to the long-running ‘Out in the Open’ mural project,…
April 19, 2019
Faith47’s Mural titled ‘Equalitas’ Speaks of Gender Equality, New York City 2019
Faith47 has finished her mural for Street Art for Mankind to push for gender equality in the workplace. The mural is part…
April 19, 2019
Jorge Rodriguez Gerada’s Mural Advocates Against Child Labour and Child Trafficking, New York 2019
Cuban Born, American Artist Jorge Rodríguez Gerada is currently finalising the tallest mural ever created in New York City, located in Midtown, on the wall of…
April 19, 2019
The Crystal Ship in Pictures, Oostende 2019
The Crystal Ship sailed back to Ostend for it’s fourth festival 13th – 21st April 2019! “The Dictatorship of Art” conquered the…
April 18, 2019
Interview with Bjørn Van Pouke, The Crystal Ship, Oostende 2019
The Crystal Ship has once again set sail to Oostende, Belgium, to bring together world renowned artists to paint in the coastal…
April 16, 2019
Stencil artist Jaune creates his own street in Oostende for The Crystal Ship 2019, Belgium
Jaune is a stencil artist and urban interventionist whose work sees miniature, hi-vis wearing workers become the protagonists in various comical scenarios.…
April 15, 2019
Ruben Sanchez’s Latest Mural Revives the Lost Art of Caring, Lesbos 2019
The story of refugees in the Greek islands has faded from headline news, yet refugees are still there suffering in poor conditions…
April 13, 2019
Manhattan’s Inspiring Street Art Walk Celebrates Social Justice, New York 2019
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) partnered up with Street Art for Mankind (SAM) to commemorate 100 years with inspirational murals about social…
April 13, 2019
Official opening of The Crystal Ship Festival 2019, Oostende, Belgium
Today hosts the official opening of The Crystal ship 2019! Most of the murals are finished and we head over to Mexican…
April 12, 2019
Art Rules the Waves, The Crystal Ship Festival, Oostende 2019. Part 2
It’s our second day in the city of Oostende and we are ready to start another day of art hunting in the…