Street Art

July 14, 2023

UK’s Largest Clean Air Mural Is Completed After 3 Weeks

French street artist Nerone has created the UK's largest clean-air mural in Southampton. Painted on The Bulb, a new hub for the STEM community, the piece shows a woman covered in colorful flowers. And best of all, the nearly 11,000-square-foot mural is not only aesthetically pleasing but also environmentally friendly. To create his masterpiece, Nerone used Graphenstone CO2-absorbing paint.

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May 17, 2023

Beautiful Mural in Belfast Tells a Story of Rebirth

Dutch duo Studio Giftig made their way to Belfast for the annual Hit the North street art festival and left behind a stunning showcase of their talents. Niels van Swaemen and Kaspar van Leek worked together on a piece that paid homage to the history of the building on which it was painted.

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March 20, 2023

Amazing 3D Murals Look Like They’re Bursting From the Walls

Abandoned buildings find new life through Scaf‘s hyperrealistic murals. The self-taught French artist seeks out unconventional places to adorn with his amazing depictions, which range from massive animals to recognizable cartoon characters. Although it is hard to grasp the effect in just one photograph, all of Scaf's murals are rendered two-dimensional.

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March 5, 2023

Incredible Light-Sensitive Mural Comes Alive at Night

María López and Javier de Riba are the creative force behind the Spain-based art collective Reskate Studio. Originally formed to upcycle discarded skateboards, they have since applied their unique vision to a range of disciplines. One of their most recent endeavors is called the Harreman Project, from the Basque word for relationship. Inspired by reminiscence and etymology, it features striking murals that light up after dark.

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