Lee Quiñones didn’t just witness the birth of graffiti, he helped to write it… literally! Emerging from the subways of … More
Category: American Street Artists
Lady Pink Brings New York Subway Graffiti to London
Lady Pink is an artist whose name has become synonymous with the early days of the New York graffiti scene. … More
Tuttomondo the Story of Keith Haring’s Mural in Pisa
In the heart of Pisa is Tuttomondo a mural by Keith Haring. Completed in 1989 it was painted on the … More
The History of Tagging – From New York Subways to Street Art Today
The writing form that we now generally know as tagging has it’s roots in cites such as New York and … More
The Tipping Point of Graffiti from Subculture to Global Phenomenon
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, a cultural revolution was brewing in New York City. What we now know … More
The Clash, Futura 2000 and London’s First Graffiti
In 1981 an intriguing collaboration took place between New York Graffiti icon Futura 2000 and British punk band ‘The Clash’. … More
Blondie’s ‘Rapture’ the Song that Brought Graffiti to the World
In the early 1980s, the song ‘Rapture’ by Blondie hit number one in the US Charts. It was unique in … More
How Wild Style Helped to Spark a Global Graffiti Revolution
Wild Style was released in 1983. Directed by Charlie Ahearn, the film captured the essence of New York City’s graffiti … More
Land Art Mural from Gerada Promotes Accessibility in Villablino
Renowned international artist Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada has created a huge land art mural in Villablino in Spain. It features an athlete … More
Street Art of the 2024 Cheltenham Paint Festival
The Cheltenham Paint Festival has returned for 2024. First taking place in 2017 it is now a firmly established fixture … More
The Street Art and Murals of Oviedo
Oviedo is a city in the north of Spain with a number of street art murals. Many have been created … More
Street Art of the 2023 Cheltenham Paint Festival
The Cheltenham Paint Festival is back and after a period of uncertainty returned to the town with more murals for … More
Interview with Swoon at Nuart Aberdeen
Caledonia Curry is the artist better known in street art circles as Swoon. Creating a trail of paste ups street … More
Murals of the Nuart Aberdeen Street Art Festival 2023
Street artists and muralists from across the World once again descended on Aberdeen for the 2023 Nuart Festival. 12 artists … More
Chelmsford Concrete Canvas all the Murals from 2023
Murals have been painted in Chelmsford as part of the Concrete Canvas festival. Dotted around the centre of the town, … More
Must See Murals to Visit in Belfast
Belfast is a city known for its rich mural heritage. Initially focused on more political messaging, in recent years a … More
Major Artist Line Up for 2023 Nuart Aberdeen Festival
The line up for the 2023 Nuart Aberdeen festival has been announced. Thirteen different artists from the UK and across … More
Outsight Mural by Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada in Laon
Outsight is a mural from Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada in Laon, France. It was created as part of the ‘Festival Arts Urbain‘ … More
Murals in Oviedo celebrate 5th Year of Parees Fest
The 5th edition of Parees Fest took place at locations in the Spanish town of Oviedo. Adding to murals already … More
Parees Fest Announce Artists for 5th Edition in 2021
Parees Fest is back for 2021 and features four more artists whose work will cover the walls of Oviedo in … More
Nourishing Self Esteem Artwork by Gerada in Spain
Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada has created a giant piece of land art called ‘Nourishing Self Esteem. On a wheat field in Spain, … More
Mural Tribute to Dr Yldefonso Decoo Painted in New York
A giant portrait of a doctor has been painted in a parking lot in New York. From Jorge Rodriquez-Gerada it … More
Murals of the Avant Garde Tudela Street Art Festival 2020
The 2020 Avant Garde Tudela Festival is a celebration of street art. Taking place in the northern Spanish town of … More
Avant Garde Tudela Street Art Festival Planned for June 2020
Fresh out of lockdown and one of the first festivals of the year is happening in Spain. The ‘Avant Garde‘ … More
Coronavirus Street Art Spreads Across the World
It may be lockdown but that hasn’t stopped coronavirus related street art spreading around the globe. From London to Melbourne … More