Uncategorized

Subterms

    More stories

    • 63 Shares99 Views

      in Street Art

      Artscape 2022 in Kiruna, Sweden

      by

      Far up in the north of Sweden, Kiruna, a mining town inside the Arctic Circle, is relocating its entire central district due to expanding mining operations. As the locals prepare to say goodbye to an area that’s been downtown for more than a 100 years, Artscape is preparing a mural project based on the people of Kiruna’s collective memory.Through interviews, hundreds of stories and anecdotes have been gathered. A selection will feature in a book of memories, and from those pages the chosen artists will find their inspiration for six new large-scale murals that will adorn Kiruna from August and onwards. More

    • 113 Shares99 Views

      in Street Art

      “Heart is Aching” by Case Maclaim in Aalborg, Denmark

      by

      German urban artist Case Maclaim recently worked on his second mural in Aalborg, Denmark as part of Kirk Gallery’s Out In The Open. The mural “Heart Is Aching” features Maclaim’s colleague Curtis Hylton as a reminder of remembering the good moments and best friends in everyday life.“Not sure you have ever prepared for a project that means a lot to you, but so do a thousand other things. Needed a reminder on how to cheer myself up that’s why I painted the amazing artist @curtishylton Looking at a friendly, familiar face while painting is a real help! Thanks Curtis. Hope the little smile on his knee will cheer someone else up, that needs a quick reminder on how silly life is, no matter the heartache”, said Case Maclaim.In line with this Case Maclaim also managed to prepare a solo show entitled “Be A Mensch” for the event.“With the pressure of creating a solo show, you have to know what you wish to express. I am so used to create murals on the spot, in different settings, different countries, all while being judged and looked at by bystanders and visitors, fans and neighbours. Working in the studio has become really challenging and very different and lonely at times. The similarities in both my indoor and outdoor works, is that I wish to create not only a canvas or a mural, but a chance for the viewer to tell their very own story, with my paintings as a source of inspiration.’A Mensch’ | Oil, acrylic and spray paint on canvas | 120×100 cmThe topic I chose for my current canvases is Being A Mensch. A Mensch, is someone with a noble character, a person of dignity and a sense of responsibility. A Mensch is someone, I desire to be. A Mensch is what I want all my canvases to represent.I painted all eleven canvases with the intent to show what being a Mensch means to me. Stay Humble, yours truly, Case. ”Check out below for more photos of Case Maclaim’s work. More

    • 113 Shares199 Views

      in Street Art

      Thomas Canto “Intersections” Limited Edition Artwork – Available Now

      by

      French artist Thomas Canto have collaborated with ArtPort for his latest limited edition artwork entitled “Intersections”. Intersections is an edition created in the line of the body of work Structural Reflections. These works present a vision of infinite rhythms, verticality, and visual harmony. They also refer to ideas of alienation or loss of bearings. These are sensations that anyone can experience by experimenting with the geometric constructions that constitute the megalopolises of the whole world.“Intersections” comes in an edition of 5 + 2AP and measures ø 49 cm with depth of 4.5 cm.  You can shop the artwork at ArtPort website.The main apparent inspiration of these works “the Cities” represents for the artist a concentration or a superposition of realities of which he endeavors to show the multiple interactions.Inspired by experts across a variety of industries, Thomas Canto has charged himself to find the connection between the different areas. He is known for his work distorting speed and city structures until their original forms are effectively unrecognizable. His works focus on creating new images through technology that express the relationship between humans and architecture. More

    • 125 Shares199 Views

      in Street Art

      Murals by Helder Cavalcante at BLOOP Art Festival, Ibiza, Spain

      by

      Helder Cavalcante makes his first appearance at the Mediterranean gem’s longest running art event. In the heart of Ibiza, he painted a mural that depicts the cruelty of war and what it entails. A father and daughter are at the dining table, where the parent is eating bullets from the plate and the child is gazing blankly at what is served.The artist explained that “We adults are investing our precious time and resources in war and conflicts and in the end it’s the children who have to pay the price in the future for our selfish actions we take today”.Cavalcante’s second mural is located at a park in Ibiza where many other BLOOP artworks are. Spurring debate among the people as a cook hopelessly looks at the classifieds of a newspaper since the rent has spiked compared to previous years. This year one of Ibiza’s thorny problem was the lack of affordable housing. The issue was exacerbated to a point where workers who provide basic services such as law enforcement, healthcare workers, hospitality and other industries couldn’t find houses due to the high rent which sky rocketed after the two years of pandemic and the island’s tendency heading towards luxury tourism.These murals form part of BLOOP’s OpenAir.Gallery project that started off back in 2011 to change the face of en entire island through murals and street art that are comprehensible, inclusive and open all year round, embodying the festival’s ethos: ART IS FOR EVERYBODY. In the past some of the best streets artists have gathered for the OpenAir.Gallery project such as the likes of Okuda, Ben Eine, Inti, Olek, Agostino Iacurci, Phlegm, Interesni Kazki, Said Dokins, David de la Mano and many more.This year BLOOP launched its official app included that included a Pokemon Go-like feature for the OpenAir.Gallery (the murals and street art by BLOOP) where players won an actual prize after “catching” the artworks on the streets across Ibiza through augmented reality technologies. Plus, all festival information and latest news which also contributed in BLOOP to be environmentally conscious reducing flyers and print materials caring for the planet. More

    • 125 Shares109 Views

      in Street Art

      “El Suceso” by David de la Mano in Stigliano, Italy

      by

      David de la Mano is back with hi new work “El Suceso” created by bas-relief carving technique. “El Suceso” is a part of Appartengo, an international art festival in Stigliano, Italy.“Reality can be a wall to our understanding. “El Suceso” deals with the perception of the everyday, the near and the far, what we see and what we don’t see. We can guess “El suceso” but in the end, as it happens with the really important things, we don’t really see it, we can intuit it “.David de la Mano is a Spanish contemporary artist best known for his stunning murals often depicting silhouettes, trees and other monochromatic imagery. de la Mano is a versatile artist who excels from drawing to sculpture. The artist experiments with different techniques among which acrylics, watercolours, ink and collage.Take a look below for more photos of David de la Mano’s masterpiece.Photo credits: Pietro Miccuci More

    • 75 Shares159 Views

      in Street Art

      “Cannot” by Biancoshock in Lodi, Italy

      by

      Biancoshock recently worked on a new project in Lodi, Italy. Entitled “Cannot”, this installation is a part of the artist’s ‘Nice To Meet You’ Series.Biancoshock uses elements that are easily recognizable as belonging to Western pop culture. His works can be presented as performances in which he is the protagonist of interventions on the street and in which passers-by actively participate, but also as interventions carried out directly on elements of street furniture. Soft toys, puppets, games, famous brands, objects that make up the home furnishings and everyday life are decontextualized and thanks to this conceptual and linguistic operation become other, coming to convey a message to the user through irony and provocation.His artistic project began in 2004 after a previous ten-year experience in the Graffiti world. This background spontaneously led him to live the city as a stage for his artistic actions.From the beginning, the artist expresses himself mainly through independent urban installations, different from each other in terms of technique, materials and subjects, but united by the same intent: to offer a starting point for reflection – sometimes ironically, other times provocatively – to the passer-by, trying to emotionally disturb his daily routine.Check out below for more photos of “Cannot”. More

    • 138 Shares149 Views

      in Street Art

      How Do You Authenticate Your Martin Whatson ? Contact MW Archive

      by

      Martin Whatson Archive is now up and running! MW Archive is the handling service on behalf of Martin Whatson, it offers artwork authentication services for anyone interested in obtaining a Martin Whatson artwork and for those who have already purchased an MW artwork through the secondary market. The platform determines whether Martin Whatson was responsible for creating a particular piece of artwork through their database.Certificate Of Authentication (COA) are issued by MW Archive once the pieces are proved to be original. The process helps prevent confusion, fraud and misattribution. MW Archive only authenticates originals, sculptures or objects that is made as actual artworks.The website helps verify your transaction, prevents others from claiming ownership, and filters out fakes. It also facilitates any upcoming sales you would like to make.To start the process of authenticating your Martin Whatson piece,  you have to fill in an online form on the MW Archive website.  Fill in the forms with as much clear detail as you can — artwork’s edition number, dimensions, purchase date and price as well as its history, provenance and information on any previous owners. MW Archive also assists in the change of ownership so you can register yourself as the new owner.Looking to authenticate your MW artwork? You can check all their services and fill in your authentication requests here.About the ArtistNorweigan street artists Martin Whatson makes public murals, paintings on canvas, prints, and sculptures that unite detailed grayscale compositions with colorful scribbles—his muted pictures of dancers, animals, and iconic art historical figures feature patches of explosive, abstract graffiti.The juxtapositions create a significant sense of layering and opposing worlds within each work. Whatson began making art when he participated in Oslo’s graffiti scene in the 1990s. He drew inspiration from the city’s continuously changing landscape as he developed his own energetic aesthetic. Whatson has exhibited in Oslo, New York, Paris, London, Tokyo, Berlin, and beyond. More

    • 88 Shares149 Views

      in Street Art

      “Odenat Buoton” by Dulk in Ecaussinnes, Belgium

      by

      Street artist Dulk recently finish his second mural in Belgium. The artist stated that this piece is his first time painting over a brick surface mural. The piece was painted on a 180 years old school — which was founded by Odenat Bouton who saved a lot of children from the Nazi’s back in WWII.This is my second mural in Belgium, a country where I’m always happy to be back. I finished my art studies there 13 years ago and it’s so special coming back to a place where I grew as an artist after such a long time. Working in this piece has been incredible, since the surface until the great production team from @allaboutth1ngs.Growing makes our personality and knowledge unique for flying to the future.Valencian artist Dulk, Antonio Segura, is one of the most important names in Valencian painting of the moment internationally. His body of work begins to form in urban art and mural painting—to which he remains closely linked today— along with study work, but does not stop there. He continues to research and constantly create new forms of expression through different media, drawing, sculpture or photography among others. True to its essence —with a strong ecological conviction to defend ecosystems and the most vulnerable species— this work invites the viewer to be part of a unique imaginarium, full of energy and with a special sensitivity to colour. A dream world with animals and natural spaces that tells personal, universal and unique stories. More