Street Art

July 16, 2019

Mind-Bending Optical Illusion Murals Turn Ordinary Buildings into Giant 3D Abstractions

Street artist Peeta transforms ordinary buildings into three-dimensional abstract forms with his optical illusion art. Once the Italian creative is finished working his painted magic, the structures are suddenly transformed into twisted forms with cutouts that make them appear as giant sculptures rather than mundane dwellings. Peeta’s latest piece showcasing his mind-bending imagery is on a building in Mannheim, Germany, painted for the 2019 Stadt.Wand.Kunst mural project.

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April 25, 2019

Artist Uses Graffiti to Bring Fine Art Paintings from Museums to the Streets

Inspired by the work of old masters, Madrid-based street artist Julio Anaya Cabanding frees famous paintings from museum walls and brings them to the urban environment. But Cabanding is not an art thief—he’s actually just a very talented artist. Using graffitied city walls and deteriorating buildings as his canvas, he recreates iconic paintings with uncanny detail, ornate frames, and clever shadows.

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March 28, 2019

Classical Art and Graffiti Come Together in 85-Foot-Tall Sculpture Created for Valencia’s Fallas Festival

Street art duo PichiAvo, who have worked together since 2007, took their mix of classic and contemporary art to new heights by creating an 85-foot (26-meter) painted sculpture for Valencia's Fallas Festival. This traditional festival culminates on March 19, when the puppets (or fallas) are set aflame in honor of the feast of St. Joseph.

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January 30, 2019

Disney Artist Turns the Ashes of the California Fires into Beautiful Mural Art

In November 2018, California experienced devastating fires that roared through parts of the state. The city of Paradise was one of the most affected by the massive Camp Fire, and residents are still picking up the pieces of its destruction. Artist Shane Grammer, who once hailed from nearby Chico, is using his creative abilities to find beauty among the ashes. On December 31, he began painting murals on parts of the Paradise community ravaged by flames.

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