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The Power of Urban Art: Transforming Spaces, Inspiring Change

October 8, 2024

Let’s take a moment to celebrate the unique power of urban art. Unlike traditional forms that often reside behind gallery walls, urban art bursts into the open, transforming everyday spaces into vibrant expressions of creativity. Vhils, Brussels. Image copyright Jules Cesure It is art that confronts us—on streets, sidewalks, and alleys—drawing attention to the overlooked […]

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Street Artist in the Spotlight – Bordalo II

September 18, 2024

Street artists in the Spotlight! Here, we’ll dive into the vibrant world of murals and the talented urban artists behind them. Each post will introduce a unique artist, bringing their incredible work to the forefront while exploring their creative process, inspirations, and the stories that breathe life into their murals. Join us as we celebrate […]

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Bordalo II and Vhils Collaborative Mural Pays Tribute to Charles Darwin’s Theory of Evolution

July 10, 2024

Portuguese street artists Bordalo II and Vhils recently collaborated on a mural for the Cor de Chelas Festival titled ‘Evolution’ combining their distinct but complementary styles. Image Copyright artists Bordalo II and Vhils “We’ve been wanting to collaborate for some time, and creating a piece for the Cor de Chelas presented a great opportunity. When […]

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The Unapologetically Feminist Flamingo for International Women’s Day by artist Bordalo II

March 8, 2024

In celebration of International Women’s Day, the renowned Portuguese artist Bordalo II created a powerful and vibrant piece of art, a Big Trash Flamingo. The pink flamingo is a bold and unapologetically feminist statement, promoting equality and empowerment for women around the world. Bordalo II is known for his unique approach to art, using discarded […]

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Sonny, To the Bone Street Art Mural, Far Eastern Leopard, Vladivostok Russia 2017. Photo Credit Tess Cunliffe.

Endangered Animals and Street Art Murals: Raising Awareness for 10 of the World’s Most Endangered Species

February 13, 2024

The world is home to an incredible variety of animal species, each of which plays an important role in maintaining the balance of our planet’s ecosystems. Unfortunately, many of these animals are endangered, and their populations face threats from various human-led activities. The latest WWF 2022 Living Planet Report shows global wildlife populations have plummeted by 69% […]

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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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Art and Activism: 10 Street Artists Using The Power Of Art as a Catalyst For Change

August 17, 2022

Street artists are utilising their exceptional talent and creativity to bring attention to critical social and political issues that affect our society, ranging from environmental degradation to systemic racism, from gender-based discrimination to human rights violations. In this article, you’ll discover ten extraordinary street artists using their artistic talents to ignite change. These artists employ […]

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Street Artists Paint in Solidarity with Ukraine, Worldwide 2022

April 14, 2022

Street artists worldwide are paying tributes to Ukraine amid Putin’s invasion and showing their support for Ukraine. The invasion on 24th February 2022 has been widely condemned internationally as an act of aggression and has triggered Europe’s largest refugee crisis since World War II. French street artist Seth Globepainter painted a little girl in Paris three days […]

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The Evolution of Big Trash Animals by Bordalo II

January 23, 2022

Bordalo II’s Big Trash Animals series is a breathtaking display of creativity and artistry. This exceptional collection of sculptures features a mesmerising array of creatures, each exclusively fashioned from discarded waste materials. The sculptures are constructed using plastic waste, a poignant reminder of the destructive impact of waste production and environmental pollution on our planet’s […]

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Trash King Bordalo II brings the Koala to Italy, The Restart Urban Festival, 2020

September 14, 2020

The Restart Urban festival curated by the cultural association Noi Giovani* has just wrapped up its eighth edition despite the global pandemic. The three-day music and street art festival brought an event a little different than usual, and all in compliance with the strict pandemic rules. However, sometimes you can bend rules and trash king […]

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Bordalo II’s latest Mural ‘Trash Polar Bear and Cubs’ aims to create Environmental Awareness to the Young, France 2020

March 2, 2020

Portuguese artist Bordalo II has just completed a new big trash animal in the city of Nancy, France. Five years ago, the city of Nancy implemented a major cultural policy focused on urban art and it is within the framework of the “ADN” (Art Dans Nancy) program that this new fresco was created, curated by […]

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Bordalo II swims with Trash Sharks for Onou Tahiti, 2019

October 10, 2019

Bordalo II returned to the island of Tahiti to add to his ‘Big Trash Animal’ series, and created numerous trash animals related to the ocean, which included the Half Sea Turtle, Half Hammerhead Shark and floating Trash shark. “The ocean’s most dangerous predator, not the sharks of course, but the trash.” Bordalo II Bordalo’s Trash Animals are […]

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