Street Art : 60 Articles

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City Art Trip to Buenos Aires: Tango, Tags and Arty Coffee Cups

City Art Trip • 4 minutes read
Poetic, explosive, and resolutely free, Buenos Aires is a city that doesn't look at itself; it lives. A true open-air stage, it blends the art of living, committed creations, and collective memory in a rhythm all its own.

When Street Art Challenged Pop Art: A Chronicle of an Encounter Between Fresh Paint and Serial Icons

Art history • 7 minutes read
When Pop Art meets Street Art, confrontation is inevitable. On one side, the ironic elegance of consumerism; on the other, the poetic rage of the streets. Two artistic visions that challenge each other, chase one another, and exchange sharp provocations...

The sculpture Le Bras d’Elon: James Colomina strikes hard in Barcelona

Art news • 2 minutes read
A shocking red sculpture by James Colomina has appeared at a Tesla charging station in Barcelona , representing Elon Musk's forearm in a Nazi salute , in order to denounce authoritarianism, extremism and the influence of power figures . With this provocative work, the committed artist uses street art to provoke critical reflection on the excesses of power and the societal responsibilities linked to technological innovation .

New Banksy Museum Opens in Madrid

Art news • 2 minutes read
Madrid's first Banksy museum, located in Arganzuela, exhibits more than 170 life-size reproductions of the artist's iconic works, offering an immersive experience in his committed universe. This unique venue allows visitors to discover the diversity of his art, addressing themes such as inequality, war and social satire, within a 2,000 m² industrial space transformed for the occasion.

The must-haves of the contemporary collector

Art history • 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...

Rome's Paola Egonu Mural Defaced in Act of Racist Vandalism

Art News • 1 minutes read
A mural of Olympic volleyball champion Paola Egonu, created by street artist Laika, was defaced, sparking renewed debates on racism and integration in Italy, with political figures expressing outrage and Laika proposing to repaint the entire wall in defiance.

The Guerrilla Gorilla: London Zoo Removes Banksy's Mural for Preservation

Art News • 1 minutes read
Banksy's latest animal-themed street art series in London has captivated the public, faced rapid removal or defacement, and sparked debates about the preservation and future of these ephemeral works, particularly the gorilla mural at London Zoo.

Banksy’s Latest Masterpiece Vanishes

Art News • 2 minutes read
Banksy’s latest animal-themed artwork in Peckham, a wolf howling at the moon on a satellite dish, has been swiftly removed by hooded figures in broad daylight, leaving Londoners shocked and speculating whether it was a theft or part of the artist's commentary.

Metaphors and Meanings: Banksy's Latest Works Spark Debate

Art News • 2 minutes read
Banksy's two new politically charged artworks in southwest London, depicting a teetering goat and two elephants reaching out, have sparked widespread debate and speculation amidst recent far-right riots in the U.K.

Guilty Plea from Florida Lawyer in Bombing of Political Satire Sculpture

Art News • 1 minutes read
Christopher Rodriguez, a lawyer from Panama City, Florida, has pleaded guilty to bombing a satirical statue of Lenin and Mao in Texas in November 2022 and attempting to bomb the Chinese Embassy in Washington, DC, in September 2023, leading to multiple charges.

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