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    New Mural by Reka One in Portsmouth, UK

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    Renowned artist James Reka has recently completed a striking mural in Portsmouth, UK, as part of the LOOK UP Portsmouth Mural Festival. This community-themed piece adds bold colors and abstract forms to Southsea’s urban landscape, further enriching the artistic scene of the area. The mural’s address is 23 St. Paul’s Rd, making it easily accessible for locals and visitors alike who wish to explore this latest addition to Portsmouth’s public art collection.The mural, defined by Reka’s signature style of surrealist, abstract figures, demonstrates his exceptional skill in blending vibrant colors and clean, dynamic shapes. Through the juxtaposition of these lively forms, Reka’s mural communicates a sense of movement and interaction, inviting viewers to engage with the art and its setting. It’s a visually playful yet thought-provoking piece that transforms the building into a canvas, brightening the surrounding neighborhood.Reka’s involvement in the LOOK UP Portsmouth Mural Festival brought together a diverse selection of talented artists. His contribution stands out with its combination of bold, geometric designs and flowing organic forms that have become emblematic of his unique approach to street art. Reka’s murals, which appear in urban areas across four continents, are known for their ability to create an artistic dialogue between the environment and its inhabitants.James Reka, an Australian artist now based between Berlin and Malta, has made his mark globally with his abstracted, surreal figures that often bridge the gap between graffiti and fine art. His work features a meticulous attention to detail while conveying a playful yet eerie vibe. Reka’s mural in Southsea continues his tradition of using urban spaces as a platform for artistic expression, offering a fresh and engaging perspective to passersby.Stay tuned for more updates and street art news from around the globe! 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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      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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      “Airhead” by SHOK-1 IN Hackney, United Kingdom

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      Bristish artist SHOK-1 just worked on a new mural in collaboration with London Mural Festival. The said mural is located in Hackney, United Kingdom. It features SHOK-1’s unique spraypaint X-ray style.

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      A cool blend of street and science, SHOK-1’s artworks have tremendous resonance with a wide range of demographics: from fans of pop culture, contemporary and street arts, to surgeons, radiologists and scientists. Darkly beautiful and packed with subtle layers of intricate detail, X-rays are one of the most difficult subject matters a painter could attempt. SHOK-1 has pioneered cutting-edge freehand techniques using no tape or stencils to render his X-ray style.
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      Guerilla Take Over of 100 UK Billboards in Anti-Car Protest

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      Environmental activist groups from the ‘Brandalism’ network have installed over 100 parody car advert posters on billboards and bus stops in England and Wales. The guerilla artworks featuring brands such as Range Rover, Ford, Volkswagen, BMW, Citroen, Lamborghini and Vauxhall were installed without permission in Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, Leeds, London and Exeter.
      The billboard posters criticise the car industry for misleading adverts that have driven up demand for polluting vehicles and private car use – resulting in increased carbon emissions from road transport and worsening air pollution and congestion in towns and cities.

      “Car adverts promote private car ownership as a status symbol. Themes of power, success and social status are mixed with exotic locations and empty roads to promote a myth of freedom and mobility. The resulting problems of traffic congestion, worsening air pollution and climate breakdown are left out of these glitzy ads.
      Outdoor advertising billboards are used to promote new cars to motorists stuck in traffic. It’s absurd.
      Our towns and cities have become so dominated by private cars that we’re struggling to implement sustainable alternatives as the health and social costs mount. The active promotion of polluting vehicles through advertising campaigns isn’t helping the situation. We need a cultural shift away from cars,”Peter Marcuse from Brandalism said.

      Over 30 international artists including Paul Insect, Jimmy Cauty, street artist Dr.D, Fokawolf, satirist Darren Cullen, Matt Bonner and Michelle Tylicki created 45 different artwork designs.

      One poster by Birmingham street artist Fokawolf: “Ignore the Kids, Burn the Planet’ with a picture of an SUV.

      Brandalism is an international collective of artists that challenge corporate power, greed and corruption around the world. Intervening into ad spaces that usually celebrate consumption, Brandalism use ‘subvertising’ as a lens through which we can view the intersectional social & environmental justice issues that capitalism creates.
      In January 2020, 41 artists instigated Australia’s largest unsanctioned art campaign in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane in the wake of devastating wildfires and inaction on the climate crisis. In 2015, the Brandalism group replaced 600 bus stop posters in Paris ahead of the UN climate talks critiquing major polluters such as Volkswagen and Air France.
      Check out below for more photos of the advert posters.

      Another billboard featured the highly fuel inefficient BMW X5 reading “Embrace the traffic jam, Driving you into Climate Breakdown.”

      A mock Lambourghini advert by 006 – Michelle Tylicki presented the bright SUV within a hellscape of 16th century artist Hieronymus Bosch

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      Artwork by Dave Walker

      Artwork by satirist Darren Cullen

      Artwork by Hogre

      Artwork by Matt Bonner

      Artwork by Paul Insect

      Artwork by Matt Manson

      Artwork by Dr.D

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      Henry Hudson in East London

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      British Contemporary artist Henry Hudson just finished this 13 x 4 meter wall mural in East London. This mural features Peter Liversidge’s artwork that stood on the corner of Roman Road and Grove Road. Beginning the evening of April 9, 2020, Peter Liversidge started posting a series of his hand painted signs which honor health […] More