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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Buy a building, get a Banksy. ‘Well Hung Lover’ Bristol property goes on sale

CNN

London CNN — A Banksy mural in Bristol, southwestern England, is set to be sold at auction next year, along with the building it was created on. “Well Hung Lover” was painted on the side of a building on Bristol’s Frogmore Street in 2006, with the city’s residents later voting to keep the mural. The city of Bristol has no …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Street artist aims to promote LGBTQIA+ emancipation with Amsterdam mural of kissing men

NL Times

Internationally renowned Amsterdam street artist Judith de Leeuw has created her fifth mural in the Dutch capital. Titled Behind the Rainbow, the 13.5-meter high mural of two kissing men in the heart of Amsterdam is aimed at encouraging the acceptance of LGBTQIA+ love. She hopes that making two men kissing each other part of Amsterdam’s street scene will help get …

Mural Kissing Men De Leeuw

2 months ago

Brazilian Artist Uses Ash and Mud to Lament Climate Disasters in Sao Paulo Mural

Associated Press

Brazilian artist Mundano creates a massive mural in Sao Paulo using ash and mud to highlight climate disasters. The mural depicts deforestation and severe drought in the Amazon rainforest with its parched brown earth and gray tree stumps. It features Indigenous activist Alessandra Korap wearing a crown of flowers and holding a sign that says: 'Stop the destruction #keepyourpromise'.

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3 months, 1 week ago

Could Banksy unlock mystery of missing student? Calls for elusive street artist to help find Jack O'Sullivan last seen six months ago

Daily Mail

The elusive artist Banksy is facing calls to help out in the search for missing Bristol student Jack O'Sullivan – who vanished after a night out in the city six months ago. Now, members of the Facebook group 'Find Jack' are suggesting the famous street artist - who originally comes from Bristol - could potentially start a graffiti campaign or …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Where to find Banksy artwork in London and around the world

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Banksy’s ‘Well Hung Lover’ in Bristol A Banksy mural caused a stir in London on 18 …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Banksy's animal art safari concludes with striking gorilla mural at London Zoo

Hindustan Times

Elusive street artist Banksy's ninth animal-themed mural in nine days, unveiled on Tuesday on a shutter outside London Zoo, depicted a gorilla releasing animals from the zoo, tying together the series of artworks. An artwork by street artist Banksy, the ninth to released in nine days, depicts a gorilla releasing animals, on the front of a shutter outside London zoo. …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Banksy mural of a rhino is defaced and Nissan Micra it mounted is removed just hours after being unveiled - as council chiefs describe vandalism as 'a real shame'

Daily Mail

The silver Nissan Micra which formed part of the new rhino Banksy piece has been removed after the mural was defaced within just seven hours of being unveiled. Council chiefs described the vandalism of the graffiti artist's latest piece on Westmoor Street in Charlton, south-east London, as a 'real shame' as the vehicle was removed on Tuesday. ‹ Slide me …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Bowen's murals preserve local history, but keeping the legacy alive is a challenge

ABC

Glen Gillard has been painting the walls of Bowen for 35 years, preserving a little bit of history with every brushstroke. "People come especially to see them, not just from Australia itself, but overseas as well," said Heather Skinner of the Bowen Mural Society. Ms Skinner said the organisation "applied for every grant that's going" and sometimes got lucky. Bowen's …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Banksy confirms new mural in north London

The Independent

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London Work Building Told Greenery Tree Street

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Banksy tree mural that sprouted in London is fenced off after apparent vandalism

Hindustan Times

LONDON — It was nice while it lasted. Banksy tree mural that sprouted in London is fenced off after apparent vandalism An environmentally themed mural by elusive street artist Banksy that appeared last week on a London street has been encased in plastic and surrounded by fencing after an apparent act of vandalism. It said the fencing would include clear …

Work Tree Banksy Vandalism London

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Graffiti tower debate shows Los Angeles’ contradictory relationship with street culture

LA Times

Graphic artist Levi Ponce stands for a portrait with a mural he painted of photographer Estevan Oriol’s “Danny Trejo, 2011” on Van Nuys Boulevard as part of a community beautification project on March 21, 2024, in Pacoima. It was a formal recognition that graffiti artists are central to Los Angeles’ identity, but I couldn’t help but wonder about the gesture’s …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Banksy tree mural that sprouted in London is fenced off after apparent vandalism

Associated Press

LONDON — It was nice while it lasted. An environmentally themed mural by elusive street artist Banksy that appeared last week on a London street has been encased in plastic and surrounded by fencing after an apparent act of vandalism. “We’ve had a lot of concerns from our residents about disruption from the numbers of visitors to the artwork, which …

London Work Tree Banksy

9 months ago

The key to unlocking Banksy's latest mural in London

BBC

The key to unlocking Banksy's latest mural in London Getty Images Banksy's mural works better when viewed from a distance With a new mural that appeared in London on Sunday, and which only makes sense from a distance, the elusive British street artist is playing with our perspective. Getty Images Banksy's mural works better when viewed from a distance Despite …

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9 months ago

A new Banksy mural sprouts beside a cropped tree in London. Many see an environmental message

Associated Press

LONDON — A new Banksy mural drew crowds to a London street on Monday, even before the elusive graffiti artist confirmed that the work was his. She felt Banksy was saying something about “destroying the forests, destroying the greenery.” Former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, who represents the area in Parliament, said the work “makes people stop and think, ‘Hang …

London Work Tree Banksy

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Israel-Gaza peace mural defaced just 16 days after it was unveiled

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An Israel-Gaza peace mural which depicted two children painted on …

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10 months ago

AP PHOTOS: War-themed murals in Kyiv honor Ukraine’s fallen soldiers

Associated Press

KYIV, Ukraine — Set against the blue and yellow of Ukraine’s flag, the vast image of a masked fighter holding a grey-and-white cat towers over a street on the side of an apartment block in Kyiv. A mural on the wall of an apartment building depicts Saint Javelin, an internet meme and fictional character in an icon style cradling the …

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10 months, 1 week ago

'Banksy bandit' suspects are re-bailed after £250,000 stop sign art was 'stolen' from Peckham street in broad daylight

Daily Mail

The 'Banksy bandit' suspects have been re-bailed after a £250,000 piece of art was allegedly 'stolen' from a Peckham street in broad daylight. The 'Banksy bandit' suspects have been re-bailed after the £250,000 stop sign piece of art was allegedly 'stolen' from a Peckham street in broad daylight The piece of art was chopped off with bolt cutters just an …

Art Love London Brexit Work Man Sold

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Art Special 2024: The new vocabulary of street art in India

Live Mint

At the Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls School in Rajasthan, the walls of a class I room are alive with three-dimensional alphabets. Artists are exploring new vocabularies, reviving age-old wall art, putting out fearless messages in a bid to reclaim public spaces of all kinds—ranging from schools and government buildings to art districts. In Delhi’s Lodhi art district, one can see a …

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1 year, 8 months ago

When Bhubaneswar turned into a canvas for street art

Live Mint

A child blows soap bubbles at another girl, who tries to eat them; a masked scientist wearing safety glasses conducts an experiment, possibly a cure for covid; a raging bull charges at you from a backdrop of ancient temples. One can The project has been conceptualised by STAMP, a sixyear-old Bhubaneswar-based organisation that specialises in beautifying and maintaining the walls …

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2 years ago

Let’s talk song and satire | The mood is lighter at the 2022-2023 Kochi-Muziris Biennale

The Hindu

One would expect hope to be the cornerstone of a biennale that’s opening after three demanding years of the pandemic. And the pandemic has just added another layer of meaning to this,” shares Mario D’Souza, Director of Programmes, Kochi Biennale Foundation. The idea builds on a Konkani saying that Naik has translated: ‘In order to save a story, you must …

Art Naik Biennale

2 years, 4 months ago

Mackay council under fire for 'disgusting' decision to paint over deceased teenager tribute

ABC

Young skaters and friends of a teenager killed in a crash say they are "disgusted" by the decision of eight councillors to paint over a colourful mural created in tribute to the former surf life saver. Key points: Despite a recommendation to give retrospective approval to the mural, councillors voted to paint over it Adults and teenagers have expressed disgust …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Kirby estate backs namesake Lionesses star with street mural

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Kirby estate in Bermondsey, south London, has unveiled a mural of England forward …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Oakey swells with pride as street artist Fintan Magee uses library as his latest canvas

ABC

Fintan Magee has settled into a rhythm on the streets of Oakey. Ms Brosnan said painting the town's silos was a "statement of something positive" for a town that had been doing it tough in the middle of the drought. "People in Thallon know their community is famous for this beautiful mural, and it's sort of become a focal point …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Street artist creates mural to show solidarity with people of Ukraine

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A street artist has created a mural of a weeping …

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Buy a building, get a Banksy. ‘Well Hung Lover’ Bristol property goes on sale

Street artist aims to promote LGBTQIA+ emancipation with Amsterdam mural of kissing men

Brazilian Artist Uses Ash and Mud to Lament Climate Disasters in Sao Paulo Mural

Could Banksy unlock mystery of missing student? Calls for elusive street artist to help find Jack O'Sullivan last seen six months ago

Where to find Banksy artwork in London and around the world

Banksy's animal art safari concludes with striking gorilla mural at London Zoo

Banksy mural of a rhino is defaced and Nissan Micra it mounted is removed just hours after being unveiled - as council chiefs describe vandalism as 'a real shame'

Bowen's murals preserve local history, but keeping the legacy alive is a challenge

Banksy confirms new mural in north London

Banksy tree mural that sprouted in London is fenced off after apparent vandalism

Graffiti tower debate shows Los Angeles’ contradictory relationship with street culture

Banksy tree mural that sprouted in London is fenced off after apparent vandalism

The key to unlocking Banksy's latest mural in London

A new Banksy mural sprouts beside a cropped tree in London. Many see an environmental message

Israel-Gaza peace mural defaced just 16 days after it was unveiled

AP PHOTOS: War-themed murals in Kyiv honor Ukraine’s fallen soldiers

'Banksy bandit' suspects are re-bailed after £250,000 stop sign art was 'stolen' from Peckham street in broad daylight

Art Special 2024: The new vocabulary of street art in India

When Bhubaneswar turned into a canvas for street art

Let’s talk song and satire | The mood is lighter at the 2022-2023 Kochi-Muziris Biennale

Mackay council under fire for 'disgusting' decision to paint over deceased teenager tribute

Kirby estate backs namesake Lionesses star with street mural

Oakey swells with pride as street artist Fintan Magee uses library as his latest canvas

Street artist creates mural to show solidarity with people of Ukraine