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The Photographer: An Icon of Valencia’s Streets
In the bustling streets of Valencia, we find a unique urban artist known as Mrbt62 or The Photographer, who, at the age of 70, has made an indelible mark on the city since 2015. In an exclusive interview, we delve into his world, where urban art becomes a form of unparalleled expression and authenticity. Through his words, we discover his unique and passionate approach to street art and his iconic alter ego, The Photographer.
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EINE STADT WIRD BUNT: Unlocking the History of Tags
A graffiti exhibition is the last thing you would expect in a museum known for its archaic form and looming historical presence. Despite its novelty, the carefully curated “EINE STADT WIRD BUNT: Hamburg Graffiti History 1980-1999” is the Museum of Hamburg History’s highest-attended exhibit. With over 75,000 visitors since its opening in November 2022, the museum has extended its run until January 7th, 2024.
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Crafting Beauty from Decay: IBUG 2023’s Abandoned Factory Showcase in Leipzig
Since its inception in 2006, the Ibug urban art festival has been held every summer within a distinct abandoned industrial building in Saxony, Germany. This year, the festival took over Leipzig’s former yard and train repair factory, known as RAW, nestled within the Engelsdorf district.
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Raise the Level, Rock the Boulevard, Reach the Bourgeoisie
The opening of Shepard Fairey’s show “Printed Matters: Raise the Level” marks debut of the world-renowned street artist in STRAAT Amsterdam’s post-industrial art hall. Read UP’s firsthand account of the opening night.
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The Doors of Madeira
The city of Madeira, in the Azores islands off the coast of Portugal, is home to over 200 unique murals on a series of doors. What’s behind these doors? How did those murals get there? Find out in this new piece from Martin Ciesielski.
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Bristol Street Art History: Nick Walker
The Third Installment on UP’s Bristol Series – Nick Walker. A Bristol born artist who’s painted vandals across the world.
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Bristol Street Art History: Inkie
In Part 2 of Melissa Chemam’s series on Bristol, she focuses on Inkie, “one of the greatest agents of the British street art scene since the late 1980s.”
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Korydallos Lake Park Gives Back in Greece
Korydallos Lake Park Walls in Athens, Greece finds a way to revitalize a community through street art on the site of a former women’s prison in the city.
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Nick Flatt: The “Anti-Ad” Man
UP Berlin contributor Andi Schmitz speaks to Nick Flatt, the provocative “anti-ad” artist whose murals have used advertising lingo and political imagery to piss people off and make people think for years.
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STRAAT: Europe’s Premier Street Art Museum
Meet STRAAT, the museum for street art and graffiti in Amsterdam’s trendy NDSM district featuring giant murals, artists in action, and more.
