Street Art

December 26, 2024

Artist Turns Icy Landscape Into Ephemeral Art Inspired by Spiral Forms of Ammonites [Interview]

Artist David Popa is known for his extraordinary earth murals. Using natural materials, he creates stunning ephemeral pieces that slowly blend back into the Earth. For one of his latest projects, he was inspired by nature itself, specifically the spiral form of ammonites. These prehistoric shelled cephalopods died out about 66 million years ago, but their fossils can be found around the world.

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November 24, 2024

Vibrant New Mural Celebrates the Creativity of Manchester’s Northern Quarter

Known for its lively nightlife, independent shops, and vibrant arts scene, Manchester’s Northern Quarter boasts a unique and creative character. The neighborhood has been home to a diverse array of graffiti murals, street art, and public installations throughout its history. Now, the Northern Quarter serves as a fitting backdrop for a new mural by the artistic duo SNIK.

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October 14, 2024

Street Artist Captures the Chaos of Life Through Vibrant, Expressive Murals

Versailles-based artist L7matrix is known for his expressive street art, with large-scale murals spread across more than 50 countries. Through his vibrant and bold work, he aims to unite people from diverse cultures and regions. L7matrix’s style blends realism with dynamic bursts of color, using spray paint to create sweeping effects that resemble billowing smoke or flames.

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September 9, 2024

Vhils and Bordalo II Collaborate on Stunning Mural Celebrating Charles Darwin

Street artists Vhils and Bordalo II are known for their unique techniques, which either subtract or add to a wall to bring an image to life. While Vhils uses chisels and drills to etch his images into a wall, Bordalo II uses reclaimed materials to build a sculptural form onto the wall's surface. Recently, in Lisbon, they came together and merged their styles for a fascinating collaboration.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.