Finding colorful street art is like an urban treasure hunt and one Upstate New York city has turned those public paintings into America’s best new festival. The USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice award for best new festival was awarded to Troy Art Block in the city of Troy, a suburb of Albany. The festival had […]
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Once upon a time, an artist imagined a fantastical gallery where artwork wasn’t just looked at, it was played on. A fairground where you could ride on a carousel of Keith Haring’s iconic cartoons, spin on the chair swings painted by Kenny Scharf, and go up a Ferris wheel covered in Jean-Michel Basquiat’s designs. In the summer of 1987,
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When it comes to the all time greats in country music, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that Willie Nelson will forever be near the top of that list. A certified “Mount Rushmore of country music” candidate, it’s hard to name 4 artists who have had a great country music legacy… and Willie’s
When you’re visiting a new city, art can truly elevate the experience. Art, in all its wonderful forms and expressions, can serve as a teacher or a guide, allowing you to get to know a place, its people, its history, and its politics in a whole new way. While many of us make time to
Since Banksy emerged as a street artist in the early 2000s, one of the most intriguing aspects of the Bristol-based painter has been his identity. Over the years, various people have been linked to the moniker, among them Gorillaz co-creator Jamie Hewlett, a comic book illustrator who also co-created Tank Girl, and Massive Attack co-founder Robert Del Naja, based on the fact that both
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The weekend’s featured style writers included The United Kings Crew — Atlanta’s first hip-hop graffiti crew — as well as Five Kings, Save, Totem and Dr. Dax. Credit: Luke Gardner Credit: Luke Gardner Dr. Dax first saw graffiti when he moved to Atlanta in 1985. “All graffiti existed off the MARTA line, and as quickly
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Exploring local street art is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in a new culture and make your travel experience more meaningful. By engaging with the vibrant artwork you find throughout your journey, you get an insight into the unique spirit and history of a place that can’t be found anywhere else. In
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San Francisco’s illustrious history of adorning its buildings with murals dates all the way back to the 18th century. The Mission Dolores mural was the city’s first, painted by Ohlone artists in 1791. However, it was covered up by the church altar, hidden for over 200 years. Historian and artist Ben Wood recovered and digitally
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España Garcia’s captivating animal portraits straddle the line between graffiti, street art culture, fine art, and her signature subject matter: wildlife. Inspired by the colours and vibrancy of the natural world and her passion for conservation, España uses her platform as an artist to draw attention to the plight of the creatures who inspire her.
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The artworks are part of a £0.5m ‘Great Expectations’ regeneration initiative to restore the historic Great Victoria Street Belfast punk icon Terri Hooley has said he is “delighted” to see new murals brightening up the original site of his Good Vibrations Record Store and bringing Great Victoria Street to life. As part of a new
