Street Art

July 17, 2024

French Artist JR Carries the Olympic Flame Through the Louvre

Embed from Getty Images The countdown to the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics is on. On Bastille Day, just shy of two weeks from the July 26 opening ceremonies, the Olympic Torch Relay made its way through the French capital. Weaving through famous monuments like the Eiffel Tower, Moulin Rouge, and Arc de Triomphe, the Olympic torch also stopped at the Louvre, where it was carried by French artist JR.

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May 10, 2024

Chalk Artist Transforms City Streets With Charming Interactive Drawings

Street artists have the unique ability to turn the entire world into their canvas. Artist David Zinn‘s work is no different, as he masterfully uses his natural environment to bring his delightful creations to life. Depending on the seasonal conditions around him, Zinn fuses his character-filled chalk drawings with foliage, fallen leaves, and more permanent landscape features, including rocks and sidewalk cracks.

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March 11, 2024

Artist Transforms Home With Giant Zentangle Mural of a Lion

Brazilian street artist Danilo Oliveira, also known as Danilo Roots, paints impressive art that brightens up any wall. He works on both interiors and exteriors to create pieces that look like giant zentangles. With thick black lines and geometric patterns, his pieces boldly stand out. Oliveira often posts videos of his creative process on Instagram, and we were particularly captivated by one video.

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My Modern Met

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