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    New Murals by David de la Mano and Pablo S. Herrero in Florida, USA

    Pablo S. Herrero and David de la Mano have returned to Winter Haven, Florida for the third time in 13 years, their bond with the city just growing a bit more. In some way, they are already part of a place that has treated them with respect and affection from the beginning. On this occasion they have painted 3 new pieces.They have painted a new whale with a variety of messages, including “The Calm (Route).”They were also able to jointly paint a very special piece called “The Sound.” This is a complex work that is charged with vibrations, resonances, echoes, screams, and murmurs.Finally, the artists were fortunate enough to be able to paint “Breath,” a work inspired by another that David and Pablo painted many years ago on an old bridge in Porto, Portugal.Check out below for more photos of the murals. More

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    WRDSMTH supporting WGA Strike

    In the bustling entertainment capital of the world, Los Angeles, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike has become a defining moment in the ongoing struggle for writers’ rights. A city that thrives on creativity and storytelling is facing a significant disruption as writers unite to demand fair treatment, fair wages, and better working conditions. The WGA represents thousands of writers across film, television, and digital media. In recent years, these writers have expressed growing concerns over issues like stagnant wages, long working hours, lack of healthcare benefits, and the ever-increasing demands from studios and production companies. Dissatisfaction reached a boiling point when negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) failed to yield meaningful results. In light of these unresolved concerns, the WGA leadership decided to call for a strike, viewing it as a necessary step to draw attention to the disparities in the industry and press for meaningful change. The writers’ demands encompassed fair compensation, reasonable working hours, and provisions for job security in an evolving entertainment landscape dominated by streaming platforms and digital media.Public opinion is a critical aspect of any strike, and the WGA has been actively trying to garner support from fans, fellow industry professionals, and the wider public. Social media has played a crucial role in amplifying the writers’ message, with hashtags like #WGAstrike trending on various platforms. Writers have been sharing their personal stories, shedding light on the harsh realities of their profession, and explaining why their demands are justified. WRDSMTH is supporting the @WGAWest / @SAGAftra strike placing some renegade work all around Los Angeles, including Hollywood, Universal City and Culver City. ”The pasteups were done on utility boxes because I noticed a plethora of  “blank” boxes across the street or in close proximity of the picket lines, which makes for A+ placement in support.”Take a look at more images below and check back with us soon for more updates. More

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    Alexis Diaz in Holyoke, Massachusetts

    Alexis Diaz painted a new mural in Holyoke, Massachusetts, a 40x36ft wall dedicated to all Puerto Ricans and Latinos living outside their homeland.According to the 2010 census, Holyoke had the largest Puerto Rican population, per capita, of any city in the United States outside of Puerto Rico. From a combination of agricultural programs instituted by the US Department of Labor, Puerto Ricans began settling in the city in the mid-1950s, and many arrived during the wave of Puerto Rican immigration to the northeastern United States in the 1980s.Alexis: “They leave behind their families, friends and part of their history to look for a better future. In their luggage they carry all their culture, pride and traditions to create a new home and a community proud of their roots.” Take a look at more images below and check back with us soon for more updates. More

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    New Mural by Dragon76 in New York, USA

    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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    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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    New works from E. LEE go up in Chicago

    We always love checking in with Chicago’s E. LEE. E brings creativity and thoughtfulness to every piece (whether in the street or indoors), and there’s usually more than what meets the eye.

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    E. LEE began his street art career in 2015 with a goal to impact lives with art. By taking the viewer into consideration, he orchestrates experiences using trompe l’oeil effects and pop images as symbols. In this series about cultural symbols of value, he replaces common objects with cartoon representations of currency and gold. The depth created with shadows and the fantastic scale creates a sense of awe for the viewer while the simplicity and boldness of the piece sneaks into a complex question of what we value in our culture…and why.
    First up is a work entitled “Looming Large”, in the Uptown neighborhood. The works invites the viewer to sneak a peek at a stash of massive gold coins within an otherwise unassuming building

    Next up is the complex “Your Life as a Comedy” in the Logan Square neighborhood.

    Lee tells Street Art News, “I feel this piece is very important right now. A lot of people are feeling anxious and unsafe in the current environment. A threat from nature in Covid, a threat from society with possible income and housing loss, and a large amount of social unrest on top of everything.”

    Lee continues, “This is an optimistic piece. The viewer is the protagonist and it is the story of our lives. It’s a cycle (represented by the cycle of the day) showing the metaphoric hurdles we all must overcome:
    The desert: an empty barren place with a lack of nourishment. It is loneliness and a feeling of isolation.
    The flood / ocean: turbulent water represents turbulent emotions. It is the opposite of a lack, but rather an overwhelm and possible feeling of drowning.
    Anvils floating above us on balloons: This is anxiety… the random occurrence that can fall on our heads out of nowhere (cancer, pandemic, death of a loved one)
    A Crack in the Earth: This represents us falling into a hole. A major problem or depression we have to climb out of.

    We navigate these obstacles and we get ourselves to the other side. When we do, there is more life (trees and bushes), more balance, and we’re equipped with the tools to build a little more safety for ourselves and the ones we love. The last panel represents us improving our lives, building, and the opportunity to take a breath and rest up… for the cycle and challenge will soon begin again.”

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    Elian Chali new works in Argentina, USA, and Taiwan

    Elian Chali was born and raised in Cordoba, where he currently lives. His relationship with the streets began with adolescent tagging and although his background is in graphic design, as an artist he is self-taught. Elian’s work focuses on creating a dialogue with the urban fabric, letting the characteristics of the wall inform the piece. He identifies with urbanism and architecture more than muralism or graffiti.

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    Known for his abstract and anamorphic compositions through which he reflects and modifies the perception of architectural spaces he intervenes, Elian’s work is characterised by the use of subtle gestures and strong and contrasting colour choices that give shape to vibrant and elegant murals.

    Centro Cultural Recoleta, Argentina

    Elian Chali‘s murals, with their bold colors, clear-cut shapes and flat surfaces, immediately grab your attention. His aesthetics are inspired by the Pop-Art, minimalism, Russian constructivism, and neoplasticism. Through his work, the artist seeks to open a discussion that goes from the social problems to the poetry of the habitat in which he creates.
    Through numerous travels around the world, Elian is constantly exposed to both the beauty and ugliness which surrounds us in equal measure in every day life and invites the viewer to process these issues with him through his paintings.
    Check out below for more images of Elian’s works.

    Centro Cultural Recoleta, Argentina

    Barrio Cofico- Cordoba Capital, Argentina

    Barrio Cofico- Cordoba Capital, Argentina

    “The path of memories: cleaning the makeup” Fall River, USA

    “The path of memories: cleaning the makeup” Fall River, USA

    “Tensión” Córdoba, Argentina

    “Tensión” Córdoba, Argentina

    “Sewing Corner” Kaohsiung, Taiwan

    “Sewing Corner” Kaohsiung, Taiwan

    “Tajo/Costura” Tandil, Argentina

    “Tajo/Costura” Tandil, Argentina

    “Tensión” Córdoba, Argentina

    “Tensión” Córdoba, Argentina More

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    “Revolution” by John Pugh in Ottawa, Illinois

    John Pugh had recently worked on another mural entitled “Revolution” in Ottawa, Illinois. This mural depicts women of the ‘Roaring Twenties’, 100 years ago. Greeted by flapper girls Frannie, Cat, and Gaby, the giant revolving walls open into the world’s tallest speakeasy. Adorning the top rotating wall is a painted rendition of a ‘Poppy’ by […] More