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    “Keep Your Eyes Open” by Atelier Louves and TAVU in Brussels, Belgium

    “Keep Your Eyes Open” is the latest collaboration by artistic duo Atelier Louves and TAVU. The impressive mural is located at 70, Chemin Des Deux Maisons, 1200 Woluwe Saint Lambert, Brussels, Belgium.Through this project, we would like to emphasize the importance of different points of view and the viewpoint of each person, especially on ecology. The idea is to evoke an environment that is both urban and green. The contrast between the very balanced and geometric letters and the much more organic and vegetal elements, evokes the cohabitation between architecture and nature. The choice of colors on the one hand very contrasted and on the other hand softer and fresh, also evokes this cohabitation. The phrase “keep your eyes open” suggests the human aspect. The role and responsibility of man for a sustainable balance between the construction and preservation of green spaces in urban areas. In a time of constraints, it is essential to keep your eyes open above the mask that protects us. Keep your eyes open invites the viewer to take a new look at the future, a modern, innovative world that is both close and open to the outside.Atelier Louves is an artistic collective from Brussels, created by Cathy Gagalis Vega, graphic designer, and Clarisse Jeghers, art therapist and illustrator. The artists meet at La Cambre and unite their skills in 2017. They are known for their unique dreamlike patterns, repeating prints, geometric and universal patterns.Check out below for more photos of the project.Photo credits: @françoisreunis, @shootmeifyoucan, @tavu More

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    New mural by Tristan Eaton in Dallas, Texas

    World renowned artist and designer, Tristan Eaton used The Stack as his larger than life 8,500 square foot canvas to paint a mural concept that pays homage to Deep Ellum’s roots and its future. Tristan’s vision behind this empowering mural was inspired by Dallas’ first Black architect William Sidney, the music scene, native fashion icon – Jerry Hall, and the Texas armadillo. In Tristan’s, now iconic, collage style the mural execution allows reference to a wide assortment of imagery, metaphor, storytelling and cultural cross section.This mural was a collaboration between Tristan Eaton and Goldman Global Art led by CEO Jessica Goldman Srebnic at The Stack, a next level building built to embrace Deep Ellum’s undeniable edge.Eaton is perhaps best known for his large scale public murals, found throughout the world from New York to Paris to Shanghai, which he executes in freehand spray paint; a technical and personal nod to his own history and respect for graffiti culture, while honoring traditional painting and muralism with his thoughtful and dynamic subject matter and compositions.Take a look below to view more photos of the stunning mural.Credits: Ryan Whitehead, Ardent Owl Media More

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    Coverage: “Domesticity” Group Exhibition at Volery Gallery, Dubai

    Last March 15th, Volery Gallery opened Domesticity, its inaugural exhibition curated by Sasha Bogojev Curator and Contributing Editor at Juxtapoz Magazine. The group exhibition presents a selection of all-new, previously unseen, original works by 17 international artists. The presentation revolves around the exploration of interior spaces as the fated environment for mankind. The exhibition brings together works by artists whose practice has always been revolving around the depiction of their domestic environment, such as Cherkit; Lozano; Ralaivao and Treiber. As well as the works of artists whose interest frequently switches between their outdoor and indoor surroundings, including Brown; Dieng; Heidkamp and Yanai. Also presented are artists whose work results from diverse studio/homebound explorations and that includes Ayotunde; Barriga; Benzo; Kerwick and Kindberg. Domesticity primarily pays tribute to our destined old/new habitat. Depicting different angles of universally recognised domiciliary settings along with details capturing the familiar warmth of home surroundings, the works are also imbued with the thread of tension, anxiety, or even eeriness. With troubling uncertainty awaiting behind the walls of these safe enclosures, the artists are capturing the beauty and cosiness of the abode while suggesting the outside’s gloom.With the hope that the coming months will allow us all to switch our focus back beyond our doors and windows, Domesticity is symbolically marking this historic moment in time and the way it affected our eternal need to capture and express ourselves. -Sasha BogojevScroll down below and take a look at more images of the exhibition and its opening night. Photo Credits: Alina Khamatova, CBB Photography More

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    Coverage: “Art Bodega” Group Show at K11 Art Mall, Hong Kong

    The word “Bodega” means “grocery” in Spanish, which we call “士多” (Store) in Hong Kong. The character of a grocery store is one-stop, all-inclusive, and most importantly, friendly. Galleries and art have always been a little distant from the public, they are often labelled as high class and unaffordable, it seems that everyone in the field is often comparing each other’s taste and wealth in an unhealthy manner.b-sm = none; sm > 728×90;b-sm = 300×250; sm > none;This fallacy is probably deeply ingrained in many people’s hearts in Hong Kong. In view of this, Matt Chung, the founder of Art Streaming and Off The Record, curated “Art Bodega” during the difficult times that the world is still facing, and broughttogether five artists to the K11 Art Mall.Artists from different countries include Jon Burgerman from the UK, Maria Imaginario from Portugal, Timothy Gatenby from the UK, Gunwoo Park from South Korea, and 2timesperday from Hong Kong, brought forces to create this art pop-up exhibition with food as a main theme.The exhibition consists of PIZZZA vinly figure and his original paintings specially made by Jon Burgerman and Off The Record, iconic pastelle colored lollipop sculptures handmade by Maria Imaginario, Timothy Gatenby’s reinterpretation of famous Anime characters with fast food items, Gunwoo Park, which is an expert at recreating objects with masking tape and LED lights, produced a few Hong Kong people’s childhood delicacies for his first Hong Kong exhibition, and lastly, 2timesperday from Hong Kong used his popular Illustration technique on Instagram to produce five prints related to food, hoping to let viewers reflect on humanity. During the epidemic, it is difficult for everyone to leave their house or even have a proper meal at a restaurant with friends. Under this special situation, through “Art Bodega”, hopefully everyone can be reminded that any type of interaction in person should always be cherished, while enjoying “food” in an art form, art can also be served as food for thought.During the epidemic, it is difficult for everyone to leave their house or even have a proper meal at a restaurant with friends. Under this special situation, through “Art Bodega”, hopefully everyone can be reminded that any type of interaction in person should always be cherished, while enjoying “food” in an art form, art can also be served as food for thought.Take a look below for more photos from “Art Bodega”.Works by Gunwoo ParkWorks by Gunwoo ParkWorks by Gunwoo Park, Layered masking tapes and LED“Pizzza” Vinyl toy by Jon BurgermanWorks by 2timesperdayWorks by Maria ImaginarioWorks by 2timesperday“When life gives you twists and turns” by Maria Imaginario, 2021Works by Tim GatenbyWorks by Tim Gatenby More

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    New Mural by Shepard Fairey in Dubai, UAE

    Contemporary American artist Shepard Fairey recently worked on a new mural in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. On the occasion of his solo exhibition at Opera Gallery, the American artist brought to life a beautiful piece of work in Dubai Design District.b-sm = none; sm > 728×90;b-sm = 300×250; sm > none;As usual with Obey Giant, he brought to life some of his signature imagery that will be enjoyed by the local residents for years to come.The mural produced by SAN Projects was completed in a record four days using Spray and Acrylic paint. Images by Alina Khamatova More

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    Banksy in Reading, UK

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    Banksy seems to be back with a brand new artwork that just appeared on Reading prison in the United Kingdom.
    The stencil shows a man using knotted bedsheets to “escape” from the prison. The man could eventually be the famed writer Oscar Wilde, who did spend some time in the prison between 1895 and 1895 for “homosexual crimes.”. The history behind Mr Wilde has helped establish Reading Gaol as a historic landmark.
    The structure is a grade 2 building located in Forbury Road which is owned by the Ministry of Justice.
    Banksy has not yet acknowledged this artwork on his Instagram but this should be done fairly soon.
    The painting appeared over the week-end.
    Check back with us soon for more updates from Banksy. More

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    “Corridors of Hope” by Sonny in Cape Town, South Africa

    Internationally renowned artist, Sonny, is known for using his creative voice to raise awareness for important environmental issues, with his latest mural shining a light on wildlife corridors as an innovative conservation approach that is bringing hope to the Cape leopard and other endangered wildlife.

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    “For me, this Cape leopard is a symbol of hope, as people are waking up to new ways of approaching conservation that are less about fencing off wildlife in nature reserves, and more about adapting our world to allow animals and humans to safely and peacefully co-exist. We humans are not above nature, we are part of it.” – Sonny

    Sonny’s new mural, painted in Cape Town as part of the Baz-Art International Public Art, depicts a beautiful Cape leopard and responds to the festival theme of ‘100% Sustainable’. Leopards and other wildlife are being forced into ever smaller areas due to human encroachment on their natural territories. This has led to inbreeding, which can have detrimental long-term effects on the species ability to thrive (and even survive), as genetic diversity improves overall health and resilience.
    Through his beautifully detailed artwork, Sonny opens up a conversation around the development and use of wildlife corridors as a way to link nature reserves to other protected areas as a way to encourage genetic diversity within wildlife populations. 

    “The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the unintended impacts that disrupting natural ecosystems can have on human health. Even more of a reason to work towards stitching together disjointed ecosystems for the sake of wildlife and humans alike!”

    Urban contemporary artist, Sonny has become most well-known for his majestic and intricate large-scale wildlife murals that are scattered across the globe.  His unique style of art blends realism with abstract colouring and has quickly seen him gain notoriety within the street art world.  His passion for using his creative voice to raise awareness for important societal and environmental issues has also built him a reputation for being an engaged artist, driven by a desire make an impact.
    He had created impactful murals in far-reaching places such as New York, London, Canada, Russia, Miami, Ireland, Amsterdam and South Africa.
    Scroll down below for more photos of “Corridors of Hope”. More