Monthly Archive: March 2024
Portuguese graffiti artist Vile wields his spray cans like a laser cutter, expertly “carving” his name into concrete and stone. His amazing technical abilities allow him to create stunning optical illusions whereby his name appears as a window...
Most art is created by people who pour their soul and personality into their creations. However, this isn’t the only way art can be made since accidents happen often, and their consequences are very pleasant. That’s why we should look...
Practicing mental agility improves problem-solving abilities as the brain forms new neural pathways and strengthens with practice. So, solving quizzes and brain teasers allows our brains to learn new skills. For that reason, we decided to come up with a few visual...
Old houses are full of mysteries and secrets. Often, those who live in them are in for surprises when it comes time to start renovating or tidying up corners. For example, they find artifacts from bygone eras, secret rooms, and other...
You don’t need a degree in architecture or design to create something that everyone will admire. All you need is your creativity and a willingness to think in a non-conventional way. In fact, these two characteristics might just be what every designer needs to create the best...
Human faces loom over the city on the sides of skyscrapers, colorful characters cover industrial silos and Boeing airplanes and entire neighborhoods serve as canvases for optical illusions in some of the world’s largest-scale...
Six industrial silos along the heart of Vancouver’s waterfront have been transformed into colorful, towering human figures in a massive mural project by Brazilian street artist duo Os Gemeos. The identical twins, known for...
Nearly photo-realistic figures stenciled in place make bright surrounding tags all the more vibrant in this series of street art juxtapositions by artist Martin Whatson of Norway. The characters, generally rendered in black and white, are...
In urban centers around the world, explosions of color have unexpectedly taken over alleyways and side streets. The evolving craft of graffiti and street art has recently been used as a way of expressing...
Mayor John Lindsay declared war on New York’s graffiti in 1972. It was a curious move, even in an era known for unwinnable conflicts. Many residents hated graffiti, of course, but it didn’t lack...