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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

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      United Kingdom’s Biggest Clean Air Mural by Nerone

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      The UK’s largest clean air mural has been unveiled at The Bulb, Southampton, as part of the £3.5m transformation of Nelson Gate into a new STEM community hub by FI Real Estate Management.The striking 1,005 sq m mural by French Street Artist Nerone, used Graphenstone CO2 absorbing paint. These unique lime-based paints absorb CO2 as they cure, as part of the natural lime cycle (the majority in the first 30 days following application). It is estimated that the amount of carbon dioxide absorbed by The Bulb mural will be around 65kg a year; equivalent to three grown trees, making it the largest clean air mural in the UK.The mural, which covers the Grade A office building has introduced a splash of colour and a tropical aesthetic to the city. Nerone’s signature tropical flowers which intertwine with female portraiture wrap the building beautifully.The piece took Nerone and the team from Lawless Studio® three weeks to complete, and was complemented by a series of community workshops and events which ran throughout the project. The final design was selected by the public, with over 10,000 votes cast.Nerone says ‘It took 17 intense days working on this massive piece, sometimes feeling like a mountain climber because the wind and height of the building. But my team from Lawless Studio and I are really happy and proud with the result.Especially because we have used ecological paint, so we can proudly say it’s a green piece of art! This giant project is definitely something I’ll take into account in myfuture projects, thinking about our planet is not a choice, it’s a must.’Tim Knowles, Founder and Managing Director at FI Estate Management, commented: ‘The Bulb is an inspiring addition to the Southampton office market – its central location makes it ideal for companies working in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) to attract the fantastic talent pool in the city and beyond.’Ryan Barber, Head of Office at FI Real EstateManagement, added: ‘This has been one of the most exciting and engaging projects I have worked on – the transformation is incredible, and we now have a stunning vibrant building where like-minded STEM businesses can come and work together.’Nerone is a well-known French street artist who has conquered the art world with his sublime style of painting. As one of the most prolific French street artists of the 21st century, Nerone expanded the traditional practice of street art in ground breaking ways.By mixing floral art in an abstract style, Nerone brings the spotlight onto the colours and blooming appeal of the subject. His art is unique. The chaos on the walls or canvas does not reflect the meticulous and inventive process that allows him to capture the motion. Nerone’s art represents a fresh breath in the world of street art. His compelling works of art speak to viewers in a very absorbing and dynamic way with an unstoppably upbeat vibe.As he is aware of the various ecological challenges and economic problems of today’s world, Nerone constantly insists on spreading a positive message through his art. Throughout his career, he has been commissioned to work for different artistic events around the world, such as the International Flowers Festival in Seoul, the FIA Formula E Championship in Berlin, and the Flower Show Turkey in Istanbul. His colourful and outlandish walls can now be seen in many places, including Paris, New-York, Cartagena, Bangkok, Berlin, Marrakech and Seoul.Check out below for more photos of Nerone’s latest project. Photo credit: Hannah Judah.Vid credit: Louis Thornton. More

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      “Fire And Ice” by Pener in Vienna, Austria

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      Street artist Pener just finished his latest mural entitled “Fire And Ice”  in Vienna, Austria. Pener has been one of Poland’s talented emerging artists working in abstract and deconstructive style.Great detail and color transitions create a fluid composition with layers and layers of deconstructed form. The linear details are impressive holding together the constant movement and transparent shapes. An impressive mural from Pener.Scroll down and take a look at more photos of “Fire And Ice”. More

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      “SOIN – Struttura G076” by Giulio Vesprini in Roune, France

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      “S O I N – Struttura G076” is Giulio Vesprini’s first anamorphic work made in Rouen at the Santé Rouen Normandie Health Campus curated by Olivier Landes of Art en Ville and curated produced by Métropole Rouen Normandie. A very complex work that develops on two sides, generating two distinct points of view. Side A and Side B.The mural is part of the many initiatives for the candidacy of Rouen capital of culture 2028. A beautiful experiment of art and architecture in a difficult space like this underpass. SOIN means care, the care of a space thanks to urban art that makes an important district of the city. You can see the complete wall only if you stop at a precise point.Check out below for more photos of Giulio Vesprini’s latest project.
      Curated by: Olivier Landes / Art en villeCommisionned by: Metropole Rouen Normandie / Rouen 2028Team: Hobz + Sa.va.ti + SerenaPhotos: Jean-Pierre Sageot More