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Lily Brick: Coloring the Streets with a Message of Reflection
Lleida, Spain, saw the birth of Lily Brick, a street artist who has transformed the city’s walls into canvases filled with color and meaning. In this interview, Lily Brick shares her inspiration, creative method, and the challenges she faces as a street artist.
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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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Diamonds in the Rough – Dirty Jewels Berlin
The creative forces behind Dirty Jewels Berlin share their journey from fragment to fashion and their labor intensive process of upcycling graffiti walls into jewelry.
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Rotterdam’s All Caps Festival: A Week of Art, Culture, and Inclusion
On the hottest weekend of the summer, Rotterdam’s Feijenoord district welcomed art enthusiasts and curious onlookers to the third edition of the All Caps festival, formerly known as Pow! Wow! Rotterdam. This district, once primarily recognized for its football stadium, has evolved into the epicenter of urban art in the city, all thanks to the unwavering passion of a dedicated team.
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Spinning the Wheels of Positivity with Bikedesuro
The Spanish philosopher Ortega y Gasset stated: “I am myself and my circumstances.” And in this way, there are artists that reflect the personality of the city in which they emerge. This is the case of BikedeSuro, born from the convergence of several factors in Valencia: the wine culture of the Mediterranean, the tradition of cork obtained from our cork oak forests, the environmentalism that goes hand in hand with a passion for bicycles and recycling, and the open-mindedness of the city towards street art.
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Graffiti Writer or Street Artist? Norwegian Artist Martin Whatson Says He’s Both
In the world of public art, there’s this persistent debate that seeks to categorize art into two neat little, mutually exclusive, boxes: graffiti or street art. And artists working in public spaces are often called upon to define themselves: graffiti writer or street artist, choose a side, make a choice, fill out a commitment form, and sign it. Martin Whatson, the Norwegian artist, has an answer: Both.
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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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The Art of Angels with Victoria Mary Clarke & Tamara Annis
Emma speaks with artists Victoria Mary Clarke and Tamara Annis about the spiritual connection within sketching angels.
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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.
