Street Art

June 4, 2025

Glasgow Mural Honors Human Rights Activist and Celebrates Protesting for the Greater Good

American muralist JEKS ONE traveled across the ocean to bring his hyperrealistic style to the walls of Glasgow. Created in the riverside district of Govan, the mural honors celebrated Scottish activist Mary Barbour. As a political activist, magistrate, and local councillor, Barbour was a prominent figure in the first half of the 20th century. JEKS ONE was charged with capturing her spirit on a wall that came together quickly.

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April 29, 2025

New Street Art Festival in a Small French Village Gets a Community Excited With Massive Murals [Interview]

Planning a large-scale event is not for the faint of heart. There is an incredible payoff when the whole thing goes according to plan, although getting to that point requires a lot of logistics and work behind the scenes. But when it’s beyond a success, it affects more than the people involved in the planning; it can light up an entire community.

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February 25, 2025

Shepard Fairey Brightens New Orleans’ French Quarter With Vibrant Mural

New Orleans' French Quarter just became more colorful with a new mural by Shepard Fairey. The legendary artist painted his characteristic graphics on the side of the Marriott in honor of a new exhibition at the Mortal Machine Gallery. Titled Harmonious Elements, the mural incorporates two staples of New Orleans' rich cultural history—music and art.

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February 21, 2025

Street Artists Paint Vibrant Murals Across Georgia’s Largest Cities

In 2024, the country of Georgia became a bit more colorful thanks to the work of Tbilisi Mural Fest, which expanded its reach across five cities. The street art festival, which has run for six years, produced over 20 largescale murals in Georgia's five largest cities—Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Batumi, Gori, and Gurjaani. The results are the fruit of a rich program of local and international artists.

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