Going, Going, Gone…Banksy Self-Destructs and Shakes the Art World
Last Friday night, at Sotheby's contemporary art auction, Banksy, the famous rebel street artist, made History. Update (19 October 2018): Banksy, in a clip posted to YouTube called "Shred the Love", explains that he meant for the whole painting to
The Art of Social Change with Kate DeCiccio
Kate DeCiccio is an American artist, educator, and activist. Her art has recently gained national attention on posters in prominent protests such as: Black Lives Matter, The Women's March on Washington, and the March for Science. Her vibrant prints, which explore social issues such
Urban Art and Chaos with Vhils
Alexandre Farto aka Vhils is a Portuguese artist who got his start as a graffiti writer in the early 2000's. Vhils found his artistic voice while growing up during the intensive urban development in Seixal, an industrial suburb of Lisbon,
A Brief History Of Milan’s Street Art
Since moving to Milan in August this year, many things have caught my attention but none has fascinated me more than the wide variety of street art. Milanese street art is everywhere, from inside the metro to the walls of
Street Art In Northern Ireland: The Voice Of A New Generation
When one reveals that they are from Northern Ireland, the inevitable questions about the Troubles are sure to follow. Northern Ireland, a small country of just 1.8 million people, is famous, or perhaps infamous, for the Troubles. This refers to
Reinventing Street Art with Javier de Riba
Why Surface Matters Javier de Riba is a 31-year old creative Catalan designer and artist, born and raised in Barcelona. He has worked at various agencies and studios in the role of Art Director. Today, he works as part of the Reskate Arts
Artist Spotlight – Faith47
Faith47 is an internationally acclaimed artist from Cape Town, South Africa. Following an active street art career spanning more than 15 years, her work can now be found on streets and in galleries around the world. Her upcoming solo show, Aqua