Art History
Graffiti: history, vocabulary, and pioneers
Oct 21, 2023
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8 minutes read
Before we begin with the presentation of some pioneers of graffiti, I would like to take you back to the "school desks" again...
Art History
New interpretations of Berlin's most iconic graffiti
Jan 29, 2023
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9 minutes read
Assuming that Berlin, since the era after the fall of the wall, has become one of the most important capitals of world street art, it is important to highlight how, within the most disparate neighborhoods of the German city, the works of famous artists, such as, to give an example, Herakut, Rosco, Dr. Drax...
Artist Portraits
Jérôme Mesnager and the Evolution of Contemporary Graffiti
Jul 30, 2024
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6 minutes read
Jérôme Mesnager, a pioneering street artist born in Colmar, France, is renowned for creating the iconic Homme en blanc (White Man), a symbol of light, strength, and peace, which has left a lasting impact on the contemporary graffiti and urban art movement from 1980 to 2009, inspiring the global art community with his innovative approach.
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Exploring KAWS: From Graffiti Roots to Global Influence
Jun 28, 2024
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7 minutes read
Brian Donnelly, also known as KAWS, is an American artist whose eclectic blend of high art and pop culture has resonated globally since the 1990s. From graffiti roots to monumental sculptures and collaborations with brands like Dior and Supreme, KAWS has redefined contemporary art, provoking both acclaim and controversy while maintaining a significant influence in the art market and beyond.
Artist Portraits
Blek le Rat: The Father of Stencil Graffiti and Urban Art
Aug 1, 2024
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6 minutes read
Blek le Rat, a pioneering French graffiti artist and the "Father of stencil graffiti," has profoundly influenced urban art with his innovative stencil techniques and socially conscious themes, inspiring a global movement and artists like Banksy, while remaining dedicated to street art's public visibility despite his success in galleries.
Art News
New York Gallery Confronts Controversy Over Gaza Letter, Faces Apology Graffiti
Dec 7, 2023
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2 minutes read
A New York gallery, Lévy Gorvy Dayan, reported vandalism after graffiti apologizing for its founders' stance on a controversial Artforum letter about Gaza was found on its windows. The gallery distanced itself from this unauthorized message, emphasizing its commitment to the safety of its staff, artists, and patrons.
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MUAC Shuts Down Ana Gallardo Exhibit Amid Graffiti Scandal: Art or Provocation?
Oct 15, 2024
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2 minutes read
MUAC closed Ana Gallardo's exhibition after a controversy surrounding a piece about a sex worker and the defacement of the artwork with graffiti. The incident sparked discussions on censorship, art, and the limits of provocation in public spaces.
Art History
When Street art meets Abstraction
May 7, 2023
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8 minutes read
As partly anticipated above, we are accustomed to seeing the graffities and tags on the walls, mostly monochrome, of streets, abandoned buildings, factories and much more, or, in the case where we talk about Street art...
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The 4th Lyon International Street Art Festival at the forefront of new technologies
Oct 18, 2022
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3 minutes read
The Peinture fraiche (Wet Parinting) international street art festival is back at the Halle Debourg in Lyon (France). A new show set in the present, where music and new technologies are everywhere. Here's what you can look forward to.
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Yannick Aaron: everyone is born as an Artist
Jan 6, 2024
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15 minutes read
"I think that everyone comes into the world as an Artist, as soon as we have it, the opportunity, we start to construct, and to deconstruct, it's the same process."...
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This Art Exhibition Can Only Be Viewed on a Game Boy!
Jan 19, 2022
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2 minutes read
Artists who use the decades-old Game Boy Camera—which, yep, runs on the original Game Boy—are shown in the virtual gallery area.
Art History
Mona Lisa: the mystery continues in contemporary art
Mar 5, 2022
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6 minutes read
The Portrait of Mona Lisa, also known as La Gioconda, is an inescapable masterpiece of art history, to say the least, which, created by the great master Leonardo da Vinci, between about 1503 and 1505, continues to be a popular subject in contemporary art...
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machOne, art should be emotional
Dec 23, 2022
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5 minutes read
machOne believes that art should be emotional: it should provoke a reaction, a thought or a conversation. machOne often tries to paint expressions of emotion, or suggestions of sexuality...
Art History
Contemporary Street Art: How Banksy's Little Girl with a Balloon became an icon
Sep 8, 2021
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3 minutes read
Balloon girl or Girl with Balloon is one of Banksy’s most important works. It demonstrates the graffiti stencil technique that has made Banksy famous around the globe.
Artist Portraits
Jef Aérosol: Bridging the Gap Between Ephemeral Street Art and Lasting Impact
Jul 22, 2024
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8 minutes read
Jean-François Perroy, known as Jef Aérosol, is a renowned 67-year-old French stencil artist born in Nantes on January 15, 1957, who has significantly influenced urban art since the 1980s with his iconic works and contributions to the street art movement.
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JonOne: Evolution from Harlem to Paris
Jul 4, 2024
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8 minutes read
JonOne, born John Andrew Perello in 1963, transitioned from exploring graffiti art in Harlem to becoming a globally recognized figure based in Paris, blending street art with abstract expressionism and showcasing his vibrant works in prestigious galleries worldwide, thereby solidifying his legacy in contemporary urban art.
Art News
The famous artist Miss Tic died at the age of 66
May 23, 2022
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3 minutes read
The street artist never stopped creating her legend on Paris's walls, on dilapidated facades, under a street lamp, on a dead end, or a poorly lit pavement.
Art History
Is it possible to compare Banksy with "more traditional" art?
Jan 4, 2023
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9 minutes read
Banksy, an underground artist originally from the Bristol, UK scene, has been spreading his politicized, subversive and daring graffiti since the 1990s, although, only since 2005, has media interest become aware of the value of his point of view, made extremely fascinating also by the willingness of the "controversy artist" himself to conceal his identity, an action that seems to us to conform to the most natural attitude of superheroes...
Art History
The must-haves of the contemporary collector
Nov 12, 2024
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10 minutes read
What works of art cannot be missed in the collection of a 21st century art enthusiast? Today, contemporary collecting is being enriched by new paradigms and perspectives, favoring eco-friendly works, abstract art, modern portraits and street art...
Art History
Pop art and animals
May 29, 2022
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7 minutes read
Despite the great popularity of Pop art, there are some themes addressed by Pop art that, falling outside the standard topical, turn out to be less well-known, just like the works depicting animals, made by iconic artists of the pop world such as: Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Keith Haring, Takashi Muracami, Jeff Koons, and Yayoi Kusama.
Artist Portraits
From Paris Streets to Global Art Scenes: The Story of Onemizer’s Art
Jul 5, 2024
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4 minutes read
Onemizer is a contemporary French artist who brings the energy of street art into the gallery space, combining vibrant graffiti techniques with pop culture influences. His work explores themes of expression and social commentary through dynamic, colorful creations.
Lifestyle
In Afghanistan, the first female street artist taunts the Taliban
Nov 7, 2021
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4 minutes read
Afghanistan's first female street artist is Shamsia Hassani. The compositions of Hassani are both of women in a male-dominated culture and create an impression of the clash between light and darkness. However, she had to deal with cultural and social issues as well as a lack of spaces where graffiti could be done.
Art News
Vandalism in Florence's Iconic Vasari Corridor
Aug 25, 2023
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3 minutes read
Vasari Corridor, a historic Italian treasure, suffers graffiti vandalism prompting Uffizi Gallery's director to demand strict legal consequences. Urgent call highlights need for preserving cultural heritage amidst rising acts of defacement across Italy.
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Paintings in a subway tunnel in New York's Washington Heights neighborhood anger people
Jan 27, 2023
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2 minutes read
People in Washington Heights are angry that the Department of Transportation painted over murals and graffiti on a subway tunnel. The DOT says they will issue a Request for Proposals for a new project to "transform" the tunnel, with $25 million allocated for the project.
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Unveiling Banksy: The Lost BBC Interview Unmasks the Artist
Nov 22, 2023
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1 minutes read
A previously lost 2003 BBC interview reveals the true identity of the elusive street artist Banksy as "Robbie." This discovery, made public through a recent episode of the BBC's podcast series "The Banksy Story," sheds light on the artist's perspective on graffiti and urban expression.
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Artmajeur magazine N° 16 Winter 2020-2021
Jan 5, 2021
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1 minutes read
Contents of this issue:André SchulzeCountryside landscapesGraffiti world tourLabaudAspencrow
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Artist Biography: Jean-Michel Basquiat
Jun 18, 2024
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14 minutes read
Jean-Michel Basquiat, born in 1960 in Brooklyn, New York, rose to prominence in the 1980s Neo-expressionism movement through his SAMO graffiti and solo exhibitions. His vibrant, symbolic art explored themes of race, class, and societal structures. Despite his death in 1988 at age 27, Basquiat's extensive body of work continues to be celebrated and cements his legacy as an iconic figure in modern art.
Art News
Banksy says clothing brand Guess 'used' his art
Nov 21, 2022
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2 minutes read
After Banksy's post, the London store closed its doors quickly.
Art News
Explosive Revelations Surrounding Banksy's True Identity!
Oct 5, 2023
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2 minutes read
Renowned street artist Banksy, believed to be Robin Gunningham, is facing a legal battle that could potentially unveil his closely guarded identity as the first defendant in a recent High Court case.
Art History
Street artists: from vandals to artists!
Jan 26, 2022
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6 minutes read
Street art has become a high form of artistic expression, so much so that the work of its major exponents has become a mainstream commercial product, but has it always been this way?
Artist Portraits
Jisbar: From Pop Art to Space - The Artist’s Evolution
Jul 24, 2024
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5 minutes read
Jisbar is a French pop-street artist renowned for his vibrant reinterpretations of classic artworks, including his notable "Mona Lisa" series, which blends graffiti with contemporary motifs. His distinctive style has earned him recognition in the global art scene and led to high-profile exhibitions and collaborations.
Invest in Art
Top Artist to Invest in Right Now: Gris1
May 11, 2023
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7 minutes read
Gris1 is a French artist and a member of the Da Mental Vaporz (DMV) crew. He was born in the south of France in the 1980s and discovered his passion for art while studying in 1996...
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Ynoxe: I have been drawing since I was little
Nov 28, 2023
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4 minutes read
"I got into graffiti very early on. Illegal or legal I have always been particularly fond of wastelands, I loved exploring them and bringing them back to life with the color of aerosols. Very often collective frescoes enhanced collaborations between artists. However, for a very long time I focused my work on lettering and their calligraphic research around my artist name."...
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2fast, inspired by hip hop culture
Mar 25, 2023
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7 minutes read
"Since I was a little kid, since I remember, I was always drawing and creating something, so I was pretty sure that I wanted to work some kind of a creative job in my life. From a young age, drawing was my creative excursion into the world of imagination, the world I created on paper, the worlds and objects I invented, the cars I would drive..."
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Banksy: Provocateur Extraordinaire and Cultural Icon
Jun 24, 2024
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11 minutes read
Banksy, a pseudonymous British street artist and filmmaker, gained global prominence since the 1990s with provocative, politically charged artworks. Known for his satirical street art and social commentary through stencils, he challenges norms on capitalism, conflict, and societal injustice, blurring the line between vandalism and high art, disrupting established institutions.
Artist Portraits
AC-ONE: Characters who seek each other
Oct 1, 2019
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0 minutes read
Urban motifs, tags, legible or illegible graffiti: the works of Ac-one are full of elements that are generally found in the world of street-art.