The Bridges of Graffiti: A Story in Street Art
A show at the Venice Biennale takes us on a journey through the story of street art – here we present our five graffiti highlights from World War II to now. Art or vandalism? Violent...
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In pictures: Graffiti artists tell stories of young homeless people in East London
A group of graffiti artists have been enlisted by Depaul UK, the youth homelessness charity, to create street art that tells homeless young peoples’ stories to help them off the streets. Each artwork gives an...
Once Upon A Time, A Street Artist Turned His 7 Erased Messages Into A Story
A UK-based street artist known as Mobstr has created a truly interactive piece called “The Story.” The artist’s first message on the wall he had chosen was “Once upon a time…” Only once the...
A long story about being chased and shot at over graffiti.
Leaving your mark on a city — GOUCH is a beautifully shot documentary about New York graffiti culture and one’s man drive to leave a legacy within it. Huck spoke with filmmaker Raul Buitrago...
Paralyzed man finds his true calling: painting works of art with his mouth
From his bed in an Orange County, California, nursing home, Henry Salas loves to create artwork that must be seen to be believed. “I surprise myself sometimes when I draw,” he said. “I’m like,...
Awesome Actor Graffiti Homages
Pop culture and street art have always gone hand in hand, exploring and drawing inspiration from one another. Although it’s true that murals and graffiti often carry messages and express opinions, sometimes they also celebrate the...
The Story Behind Banksy
On his way to becoming an international icon, the subversive and secretive street artist turned the art world upside-down. When Time magazine selected the British artist Banksy—graffiti master, painter, activist, filmmaker and all-purpose provocateur—for its list of...
Graffiti: the stories we tell
I found a new Bortusk poster in Amsterdam today. A slightly torn and weathered neon monster staring out at me from the side of a skip as i cycled past. I think that brings to about...
Who Is Credited With Saving The Lives Of B Boys Rappers And Graffiti Artists?
Afrika Bambaataa is credited with saving the lives of B-boys, rappers, and graffiti artists by providing a positive outlet through Hip Hop culture. Who is Afrika Bambaataa? Afrika Bambaataa is a legendary DJ and...
What is the difference between street art, mural, and graffiti?
Street art encompasses various artistic interventions in public spaces, often thought-provoking and accessible. Murals are large-scale commissioned artworks, transforming spaces with narratives and cultural symbols. Graffiti, typically unauthorized, involves marking or tagging property, seen...