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Beyond The Streets London: 40 years of Mode 2
Melissa Chemam speaks to elusive and charismatic graffiti writer Mode 2, whose work spans from the violence of colonialism to the joy of overthrowing it. Melissa caught his work at the Beyond the Streets show at Saatchi in London, and you can too up until May 9.
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An American in Paris: Street Art With a SMiLE
Boulder stencil artist SM1LE is one of a very few American artists to take his practice to Paris and to be accepted into Parisian street art circles.
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Modern Day Frescoes with Amaury Dubois
French multimedia artist Amaury Dubois repurposes the ancient art form of frescoes to make meaning in the modern world with his unique “curvism” style. UP’s managing editor and resident francophone Emma Riva spoke to Dubois about his process and what it’s like to paint in sacred spaces.
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Tango Hotel x Mist: A Colorful Collab
Tango Hotel presents their debut collaboration with French graffiti legend MIST. Learn about the brand’s unique approach to collaborations, and their propensity to work with creatives across the spectrum from fine art to graffiti, elevating the craft from the stitching to the design.
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Interview with Zabou: Claiming Identity with Signature Style
Artists are made from a combination of talent and mastering your craft through time. Come join me in exploring the flourishing of Zabou, a French artist, London resident, who has been in the scene of European street art for 12 years now. From stencils to realism, she found her style mixing photography and painting. Enjoy the ride!
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From the Streets to Your Walls: Urbaneez – Art with Eez
Urbaneez, a freshly launched European street art marketplace, is looking to expand into America. We spoke with the Urbaneez founder, Greg Slinn, on his goals for the platform.
