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This year’s Street Art Festival “Look Up” in Portsmouth was a vibrant celebration of graffiti writers and street artists who took over the city with stunning new art murals. Organized for the second year in a row, the festival showcased an incredible display of energy and talent. Founded by local artist My Dog Sighs, “Look Up” brought together a diverse array of artists and art enthusiasts, transforming the city into an open-air gallery of creativity and expression.
My Dog Sighs Image Copyright GraffitiStreet
The festival featured a dynamic mix of styles and techniques, with artists using the city’s walls as their canvas to create graffiti collabs such as Sweet Toof and Rowdy and folklore murals by KMG.
Reka One. Image Copyright GraffitiStreet
From Beau Stanton’s story telling designs, Perspicere’s thread art to detailed portraits, each piece added a unique touch to the urban landscape, sparking conversations and inspiring passersby especially with the complexity of the thread art.
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One of the most exciting aspects of the festival was the opportunity to witness artists in action, as they brought their visions to life.
Marina Capdevila. Image Copyright GraffitiStreet
Visitors had the chance to engage with the creative process, gaining insight into large-scale street art.
Yessiow. Image Copyright GraffitiStreet
Beyond the artworks, “Look Up” also offered a platform for community engagement and artistic dialogue. Workshops, paste ups and interactive sessions provided opportunities for people of all ages to explore their own creativity and connect with the local art scene.
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As the festival concluded, the city of Portsmouth is left with streets of art that will continue to inspire.
Ben Eine. Image Copyright Eine
With its second successful year, the Street Art Festival “Look Up” has firmly established itself as a highlight of Portsmouth’s cultural calendar.
Giulio Vesprini. Image copyright artist
There are still so many murals from this year still to be discovered so make sure you pay a visit to Portsmouth and Southsea. One mural that certainly drew a smile was Noah’s little face. Remember a smile is infectious, especially this one, so remember to always “Be More Bob.”
Noah’s Mum. Image Copyright GraffitiStreet
Check out the LOOK UP 2024 street art map here.
