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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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Greenpeace Activists Make Bold Statement on Gaza Conflict with Shepard Fairey and Belal Khaled Artwork, Madrid

January 25, 2024

A daring group of Greenpeace activists climbed the glass towers of Madrid’s Reina Sofia Museum to make a bold statement about the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Using a work of art by the acclaimed American visual artist Shepard Fairey (OBEY) and Gazan photojournalist Belal Khaled, the activists unfurled a 60sqm striking illustration that captured the […]

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Street Artists Are Using the Art of Photojournalism to Unmute Gaza

December 1, 2023

The “Unmutegaza” is a creative movement using the art of photojournalism as a foundation to recreate their imagery for a global print-and-paste campaign. These works are then displayed in public spaces across various cities worldwide, accompanied by the symbolic mute sign. This initiative aims to convey a powerful message, raise awareness about critical issues in […]

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Renowned Street Artist Shepard Fairey Pays Tribute to the Beastie Boys with Stunning Eight-Story Mural in NYC

October 10, 2023

As part of the NYC Hip Hop 50 celebration, renowned street artist Shepard Fairey and his team have completed an impressive Beastie Boys mural that stands eight stories high. The mural titled ‘POSSE IN EFFECT’ is situated at the intersection of 14th and Ave. A holds significant historical and cultural significance. The area served as […]

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“RAISE THE LEVEL” Mural By Shepard Fairey, Amsterdam 2023

August 16, 2023

Acclaimed artist Shepard Fairey and his team have just finished an awe-inspiring mural at Amsterdam’s Straat Museum, located within a former shipping factory. The mural, named ‘Raise the Level’, graces the building’s towering 45-foot-high metal doors, once used by ships to enter and exit the factory. Part of Shepard Fairey’s exhibition at the museum, the […]

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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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Shepard Fairey, Maya Angelou Mural Festival, Dr. Maya Angelou community School 2019. Photo Credit Jake Ross

Shepard Fairey pays tribute to Maya Angelou, Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School, Los Angeles 2019

May 22, 2019

Branded Arts have just wrapped up the Maya Angelou Mural Festival, as part of its LAUSD mural festival series, a large-scale project that started with the Robert F. Kennedy Community School in 2016. Branded Arts invited over 30 local and international artists to paint a series of murals dedicated to the ideals of Dr. Maya Angelou, and […]

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Shepard Fairey and the Real Role of Street Art, The Moscow Atrium Mall 2019

May 16, 2019

Team Atrium and team Gumball 3000 have brought world renowned artists together to wrap the Moscow Atrium Mall in street art! Artrium’s mission was to acquaint the public with current street art from around the world and to inspire a creative environment for new cultural exploits. The Artrium project invited eleven world renowned street artists […]

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The Artrium Project brings 11 renowned street artists to Moscow’s Atrium Mall, 2019

May 15, 2019

Last year team Atrium and team Gumball 3000 dreamt BIG! and concocted a plan to bring world renowned artists together to paint the huge Atrium Mall! Artrium’s mission was to acquaint the public with current street art from around the world and to inspire a creative environment for new cultural exploits. Fast forward a year and […]

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Shepard Fairey, Obey, Street Art Biennale, Artmossphere, Moscow. Photo Credit Vasiliy Kudryavtsev

Shepard Fairey’s Latest Mural is Hot Off the Press, Artmossphere Moscow 2018

November 4, 2018

American street artist Shepard Fairey, known as OBEY, completed painting a facade of the tram depot as a part of 3rd street art biennale ARTMOSSPHERE. The famous artist came to Russia, specifically to create his first monumental painting and open a personal exhibition in the Moscow Museum of Modern Art. Shepard Fairey, who creates socially […]

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We The Future to use Art in Schools to Inspire the Next Generation of Youth Activists, Amplifier 2018

September 18, 2018

Last year, Amplifier launched one of the most viral political art projects in history with We The People, a nonpartisan public art campaign dedicated to igniting a national dialogue about American identity and values after the divisive Presidential campaign of 2016. Now they want to reach a new audience, the next chapter of this project, […]

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Faile, Life is Beautiful, Urban Art Festival, Downtown Las Vegas 2017. Photo Credit Justkids

The Plaza Hotel Street Art Murals Win Big in the Urban Design awards, Las Vegas 2018

February 10, 2018

The Plaza Hotel Murals project curated by global creative house Justkids in partnership with Life is Beautiful Festival has been awarded with the top prize in public art by Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman. The recognition is part of the Mayor’s 2018 Urban Design awards, which grant the project that makes Las Vegas a more beautiful and sustainable […]

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