Banksy’s Identity Finally Revealed in Lost BBC Interview

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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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Stunning Murals From Across San Francisco’s Neighborhoods

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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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The Art of España Garcia: Street Art Meets Wildlife Conservation

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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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Belfast punk hero Terri Hooley subject of new mural at site of original Good Vibrations store

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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

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Queen Village Mural Celebrates Philly’s Diverse Cultures Through The Silhouettes of Leaves

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Photos by Streets Dept Lead Contributor Eric Dale. Love this relatively new mural that we spotted recently at Mario Lanza Park in Queen Village! Created by lead artist Kien Nguyen with support from Mural Arts Philadelphia, the mural is titled Prism and it was completed in the fall of 2022. “[This mural was] inspired by many

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New ENVZN23 festival will bring inmersive art to San Diego’sstreets

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A new immersive and interactive art festival is coming to San Diego in September. On Sept. 2, ENVZN23: Urban Art Takeover will transform industrial spaces and other urban areas in Logan Heights with multi-sensory art interventions created by over 40 artists and arts organizations from both sides of the border. “ENVZN23 will bridge people and

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The Captivating History of Graffiti in New York: 1960 –2023

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A Brief History of Graffiti in New York New York City, the iconic concrete jungle, has been a breeding ground for artistic expression and cultural movements for decades. Amidst the towering skyscrapers and bustling streets, an underground art form emerged, leaving an indelible mark on the urban landscape. From the gritty beginnings of the 1960s

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