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      “Community” by David de la Mano in Rostrenen, France

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      Spanish artist David de la Mano recenlty shared photos on his latest mural project entitled in Rostrenen, Brittany painted during the artist residency at La Fourmi-e.The mural entitled “Community” represents a group of people who organize against oppression or injustice. The sticks represent your strength and determination to fight for your rights and resist any form of injustice, violence or discrimination.The unbreakable will to fight for your rights.Together, they demonstrate their empowerment and strong commitment.David de la Mano is known for his large dystopian murals featuring human and animal silhouettes, a minimalist style and his monochromatic use of black. David de la Mano creates distinctive artworks which are symbolic reflections on humankind and reminiscent of dark fairytales. The single anthropomorphic figures of the artist gather together and unite in an eternal and recurring movement; the individuals become the mass and vice versa, and they are driven by their dreams, ambitions, fears, vices, hopes, and internal conflicts.
      Take a look at more images of “Community” and stay tuned for more street art updates from the around the globe.Credits Geoffroy, Cinthya Guyot, Alan, Gwenn, Lorette, and La Fourmi-e team. More

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      “Rewilding” Nuart Aberdeen Festival 2022

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      Street artists and muralists from across the World once again descended on Aberdeen for the 2023 Nuart Festival. 12 artists created eight new painted murals alongside four street works which primarily featuring paste up and poster art.It marked another successful return to Aberdeen for Nuart who were celebrating their sixth year of working with the city. As in previous years, the combination of permanent and transitionary artworks provided a real art feast for people to seek out and stumble upon.Returning to the Scottish city, Nuart Aberdeen 2023 will feature 13 artists who will paint their imaginative and engaged murals around the city centre and its surrounding areas. The list includes AIDA Wilde, Eloise Gillow, Escif, Jamie Reid, KMG, Manolo Mesa, Murmure, NeSpoon, SNIK, Stanley Donwood, Swoon, Tamara Alves, and Thiago Mazza.“Rewilding”. A topical theme that touches on many issues related to “Trespass and Transgression” which we’ve been researching this past year with friends and colleagues for Nuart Journal, but one which provokes different questions and responses as it sends us down different pathways and tributaries.Rewilding isn’t without its own issues of course – it’s not all meadows full of wildflowers and the freedom to roam. There’s also the question of the local industries and people that have for generations built their lives around the enclosing of “common” land – not unlike those “creative industries” that have grown exponentially around “art” and the “artist”. In taking a “birds eye” view of a future “rewilded” city, where the roots from the art on the streets are entwined around the granite columns of our illustrious art institutions, and the carefully curated and cultivated flowers of the institution are flooding through the double doors and out into the high-street, we attempt to provoke reflections on what a city where art is truly free, might look, sound, smell and feel like. What happens to those industries and “enclosures” when art becomes unshackled from its chains?In a culture of the permissioned and commissioned mural where the tag still runs wild and free, how do we harness the power of one without losing the vitality and exuberance of the other?It’s an interesting picture, and those are exactly what we live for – and what we’ll hopefully be contributing to the local environment come June. We hope you’ll join us in exploring some of these new works and themes.‘To be honest, it will be some time before I’ve processed everything about Nuart 2023,  in a lot of respect, when a Nuart “ends” , it’s very much the beginning for me. So I’ll let it settle, pick up the bills, enjoy the imagery and memories and hopefully come away with a sense of fulfillment. In saying that, I think that anyone involved in previous editions, would attest that there was something quite magical about this year. It really felt like we were a community of like-minded souls, that we caught and channeled something quite ancient and genuine and authentically human. Perhaps it was the rewilding theme, this yearning for something more than what the current system offers and how we’re forced to navigate it in order to put food on the table. I hope we managed to show some alternatives or triggered some thoughts around what this culture genuinely has to offer away from the glitz and the glamour, the novelty and the merch. Over the course of the production, I see deep and genuine friendships emerging, bonds forming that in some cases will last a lifetime. Apart from all the wonderful art, a genuinely interested public, the production and partners and all that goes into a Nuart edition, there are aspects of it that we’ll never know, the friendships and narratives and the seeds of ideas that are planted, new relationships to each other and to the world that are formed, this is the real story and value of what we all collectively create. – Martyn Reed,  the director and curator of Nuart, on the evolution of Nuart Festival.Text from the Nuart Team More

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      Types of Happiness by Yinka Ilori in London, United Kingdom

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      A major installation by Yinka Ilori – Types of Happiness – has been unveiled at the Royal Docks, marking the start of The Line’s vibrant summer programme, as well as At The Docks, a brand new season of world-class arts, culture and events taking over the Royal Docks, this summer. The Line is London’s largest free public art walk connecting some of the capital’s most exciting creative quarters from Greenwich Peninsula and the Royal Docks to East Bank.Artworks installed thoughtfully along The Line encourage the discovery of intriguing spaces in the natural landscape of East London’s waterways. Types of Happiness features two 10ft high sculptural chairs, featuring bold colours and a Dutch wax print-like pattern. Designed by British-Nigerian artist Yinka Ilori, the installation references his early career up-cycling chairs and his fascination with furniture as a vehicle for storytelling.They are part of a collection of six chairs, where the artist explores different types of happiness, which include pride, strength, excitement, happiness, calmness and determination. Each of the chairs is ascribed a different type, using the same colours, but in different combinations, to impact experience. The two chairs on The Line represent happiness and pride. They are located between the entrance to the Cable Car and the Good Hotel, in the Royal Docks. Ilori’s work explores art as a narrative and colour as a language through which to spread stories. His practice is underpinned by the belief that art and design should be accessible to all. Humorous, provocative and playful, his projects demonstrate how design can bring together communities and have a positive impact on society, evoking a sense of joy and optimism.Following the waterways and the line of the Greenwich Meridian, visitors to The Line can trace a path through the Royal Docks and Three Mills to discover works by artists including Alberta Whittle and Mahtab Hussain as part of this summer’s ambitious programme.As London’s longest public art trail, The Line is accessible to local residents, Londoners, tourists, families, bird-watchers, dog-walkers, runners, ramblers and anyone else who enjoys an adventure, 365 days a year. The route takes in the Thames, the Royal Docks, River Lea and canals. Winding its way from The O2 in Greenwich to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, The Line creates a drop-in walking route alongside waterways and green spaces for visitors to experience and explore some of London’s most striking hidden routes, brought to life by artists including Larry Achiampong, Rana Begum, Serge Attukwei Clottey, Tracey Emin, Antony Gormley, Eva Rothschild and Richard Wilson and among many others.*** FREE FOR EDITORIAL USE ***A major installation by Yinka Ilori – Types of Happiness – has been unveiled at the Royal Docks, marking the start of The Line’s vibrant summer programme, as well as At-The-Docks, a brand new season of world-class arts, culture and events taking over the Royal Docks, this summer.www.the-line.orgwww.royaldocks.londonYinka Ilori commented:“I am incredibly excited to have my installation, Types of Happiness, included as part of The Line’s vibrant summer programme. The installation explores how we can have personal connections with objects through the use of colour and storytelling. I hope that visitors will be immersed in the joy and optimism that my work aims to evoke, and that they will find a sense of connection and community as they explore this public art trail. I am excited to contribute to an experience that can be enjoyed by Londoners, tourists, and anyone seeking inspiration along the waterways and green spaces of East London.”Megan Piper, Co-Founder and Director of The Line commented:“This installation has been in the pipeline for a very long time and I’m delighted that Types of Happiness is finally on The Line! Representing happiness and pride, I hope that these are the emotions that they will instill in the residents of the Royal Docks and its visitors.”Deputy Mayor for Culture and the Creative Industries, Justine Simons OBE, said: “Typesof Happiness is a brilliant addition to The Line – London’s longest public art trail. Yinka’s trademark bold colours and intricate patterns tell a powerful story along East London’s waterways. It’s a great day out for Londoners and visitors, showcasing the Royal Docks as a new cultural destination as we build a better London for everyone.”Take a look below for more photos of Yinka’s latest installation. More

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      “Giving Type” by Dreph in Stockwell, London

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      To mark National Blood Week 2023, NHS Blood and Transplant has unveiled a striking new mural honouring inspirational members of the Black community from across England who donate their blood to help people living with sickle cell.Created by Black-British street artist, Dreph, the mural comes as NHS Blood and Transplant announces that record numbers of people of Black heritage are now saving lives by giving blood. However, more are urgently needed to meet the growing demand for ethnically matched blood for sickle cell patients. Sickle cell is the fastest growing genetic blood disorder in the UK, and it disproportionately affects people of African or Caribbean heritage. “Everyone in the Black community knows someone with sickle cell. It’s a very real and important issue that touches so many lives right here at home in the UK,” said Neequaye ‘Dreph’ Dsane. “I am grateful and humbled to have met these five incredible human beings who regularly give their blood to help patients with sickle cell, and I hope that this art will inspire more generous souls to come forward and save lives.”The artwork is one part of NHS Blood and Transplant’s new ‘Giving Type’ campaign, which aims to empower communities to come together to change the narrative around sickle cell through the act of giving blood – which can save up to three lives with every donation. The ‘Giving Types’ depicted within the mural tell the stories of real people who are helping sickle cell patients from the Black community by regularly donating their blood. “I know I have a rare blood type and I feel blessed to be able to make a real difference to my community so easily by giving blood,” said Samantha Awuku from London, whose image features within the mural. “My little sister has sickle cell and knowing that my blood will be used to help others like her gives me the drive to keep donating. It’s so much easier than people realise.”More than half of Black heritage blood donors have the blood type needed by sickle cell patients compared with just 3% of the general population.Naim Akhtar, Consultant Haematologist and Lead in Donor Medicine for NHS Blood and Transplant, said, “Many sickle cell patients need regular blood transfusions to prevent life-threatening complications, but currently we are only able to provide ethnically matched blood for around half of the hospital requests – leaving other sickle cell patients at risk of developing serious reactions to non-ethnically matched blood.  “While we are delighted to celebrate members of the Black community who regularly step forward to give lifesaving blood, demand is increasing rapidly and we urgently need more people of Black heritage to come forward.”The ‘Giving Type’ mural will be on display to the public in Stockwell Hall of Fame, London, for the duration of National Blood Week, 12 – 18 June. Check out below for more photos of the mural.NHS Blood and Transplant has 25 permanent donor centres in towns and cities. To find your nearest centre and become a blood donor, download the NHS Give Blood app or go to www.blood.co.uk. Blood donation is safe, easy and fast – donation takes around ten minutes and donors are usually in and out of the donation centre within the hour.‘Giving Type’ case studies that are depicted in the mural are, Jaydan Manyan, 28, Birmingham; Torkwase Holmes, Bristol; Ronald Clarke, 63, Greater Manchester; Samantha Awuku, 32, London; and  Lloyd Simmonds, 64, London. More

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      New Mural by Johannes Mundinger in Espelkamp, Germany

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      Berlin artist Johannes Mundinger paints Benkhauser Mill. The Benkhauser Mühle is localy known for its select assortment of pet food and gardening articles. The actual mill, which stands at the back of the property, is less conspicuous. This changed last weekend, when Johannes Mundinger painted the southern façade with a typical mural, as part of his project Feldforschung.Under this title he paints barns and buildings in the countryside, showing his work in environments far from established exhibition venues or big cities, to bring some unexpected perspectives to the visitors. In the motifs, he takes up the stories of residents or the owners and what he learns about the building and environment, about its use and function during the times.A mural often takes up an entire house façade. Johannes Mundinger also likes to use the entire surface of a façade, so that his abstract works can sometimes be 10 to 15 metres high, as for example at the Art Space ATEA in Mexico City or the mural at the Neulpureun School in Yeoju in South Korea.The artist didn’t have to go quite that high this time, but a scaffold was still needed to paint the seven-metre-high mill wall. The artist, who lives in Berlin, had already done some research on the mill beforehand. A typical approach for him is to incorporate the history and function of a building into his work. To learn more about the Benkhauser Mühle, Johannes Mundinger had a long talk with senior manager Marlis Meyer, who could tell a lot about the history of the mill.She told how the mill was actually first powered by the stream Flöte, which flows directly along the property, and was only later expanded by wind power. The two ponds in which the water was dammed were also used to make ice. These ice blocks were delivered by horse-drawn carts to the local brewery, where they were used for cooling, Marlis Meyer recounted. If you look closely at the newly created mural, you can spot the two mill ponds in the picture. The wing that broke off the mill in the early 20th century has also found its way into the composition of the picture, Johannes Mundinger continued. In his conversations with Marlis Meyer, Johannes Mundinger learned about many exciting stories about the mill, some of which the senior manager illustrated with newspaper articles that she keeps in a small newspaper archive. These stories then flow consciously or unconsciously into the painting in the process of painting.As further inspiration, Johannes Mundinger looked at microscopic photographs of wheat flour and incorporated these views into the composition. Here, Johannes Mundinger has detached himself from the realistic image; colour and plasticity are left out and are not depicted.Abstraction and omission or even overpainting are an essential part of Mundinger’s art. Figurative representations are rather rare here. It is more a matter of capturing the essence of something and then depicting only the essentials. The play with levels, surfaces and forms also takes up a lot of space. Surfaces are often superimposed and juxtaposed to create abstractions, but also spatial depth.The project was funded by Kreis Minden-Lübbecke with material support of Yes and Productions, Berlin.  Credits: Eva Rahe @eva_rahe More

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      New Mural by Dragon76 in New York, USA

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      Japanese artist Dragon76 is painting a mural at Vesey Street. With a style described as “Mad Max meets the future,” Dragon is the latest street artist to work on the World Trade Center campus. This is the second mural Dragon has done on the site, having painted another one in 2018 next to the St. Nicholas Shrine. His mural draws inspiration from the American west and features an indigenous woman.Born in Shiga, Japan in 1976. Based on street art, Dragon76’s artwork is passionate and energetic. It ” touches our soul” and constantly evolving. The concept of his art style is “the coexistence” of two opposites such as past and future, stillness and motion, evil and justice.Check out below for more photos of Dragon76’s latest work. More

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      Yellowpop x Futura 2000: LED Neon Collection

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      Yellowpop, the leading purveyor behind LED neon art, just announced its upcoming collaboration with the renowned artist Futura 2000. The Yellowpop x Futura 2000 LED Neon Collection will be launching on June 8, offering five exclusive neon pieces named Atoms, Blokes, Tondo, Signatura, and Violent Treasure.This collection beautifully showcases Futura’s distinct abstract style and vibrant color choices, complemented by Yellowpop’s cutting-edge LED technology, resulting in captivating and unique art pieces. By seamlessly blending contemporary art with functional design, this collection will infuse any living or workspace with a touch of artistic flair.Jeremy Cortial, co-founder of Yellowpop, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, “We are delighted to introduce our collaboration with Futura, bringing his exceptional style to our LED neon art collection. The Yellowpop x Futura2000 LED Neon Collection reflects our commitment to presenting the finest contemporary art in innovative ways.”The limited edition collection comprises five neon artworks, each meticulously handcrafted and distinguished by an engraved signature and a unique serial number. This ensures that every customer receives a truly one-of-a-kind art piece, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.Starting from June 8th, the Yellowpop x Futura2000 collection will be available for purchase in limited quantities. To gain early access to the pre-sale launch on June 7th, customers can sign up on Yellowpop’s website starting from May 25.Check out below for more photos of the collection. More

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      “Breathe” by David de la Mano and Pablo Herrero in Salamanca, Spain

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      Street artists David de la Mano and Pablo S. Herrero worked on a new project  involving a mural and graffiti workshop related specifically to stonecutter marks. It was held last May 13 in Villamayor, a municipality historically known for its quarries and for being the one used historically in the monumental Salamanca.The graffiti workshop consisted of taking stonemason marks as the main axis, and around these, reproductions, interpretations and free marks were created.Attendees created their own stencils, painted freehand and combined techniques. About 40 to 50 people participated, mostly children from 5 to 14 years old.The workshop is a project of The PICA association, organized by the Town Hall of Villamayor and the Department of Culture.David de la Mano is known for his large dystopian murals featuring human and animal silhouettes and minimalist style. He creates distinctive artworks which are symbolic reflections on humankind and reminiscent of dark fairytales.On the other hand, the pictorical language of Pablo S. Herrero is linked to the code of plant forms. Trees and forests, both murals and paper, are the vehicle for show relationship between the dynamic and the static, individual and community, sustainability and resistance. His activity as a muralist, usually at off-center and marginal spaces, take the suburbs as a paradigm of the rejection that the city causes to large parts of itself.Take a look below for more photos of the project. More