Graffiti Can Be a Neighborhood Asset, If Cities Embrace It
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https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3d92pnxy4mo Shivani Chaudhari BBC News, Essex A city has taken part in a vibrant celebration of street art, welcoming more than 200 artists from around the world.
By Barbara Russo-Lennon Posted on August 29, 2024 Artwork by artist Robert Leone. Photo credit: Fernando Galligani
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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
Rapid City is home to a vibrant street art scene, with murals and sculptures scattered throughout the city.
One of our favorite locations is Art Alley. You will find the buildings, stairways and more covered in graffiti-style murals created by students to local artists. Here’s a link to Art Alley on Google Maps.
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