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McMonster: Drawing Meaning from the Shadows
As an artist, McMonster’s path has never followed a straight line. Instead, it has been a journey defined by perseverance, experimentation, and an unrelenting pursuit of meaning through creation.
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The Wondrous Imagination of Tom Bob
Tom Bob is the name behind the engaging designs that pop in the streets of the US, mainly in New York but also around other parts of the world. According to him, the whole concept behind his idea was to find everyday common street pieces and turn them something that bring happiness and smiles to people. “Sometimes I walk by something, and it just hits me. It tells me what to paint. It tells me: ‘This is what I am.’ That’s the idea.”
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Street Beauty: Capturing the Ephemeral with Hannah Judah & ATMA
If a tree falls in the woods, but no one is around to hear it, does it make it a sound? Or rather, if a striking mural is painted, but no one is around to see it, can it truly be a masterpiece? Street Art Photographer & co-creator ATMA share the story behind ‘Street Beauty’ a beautiful new hardcover book capturing murals from around the world.
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PASTE UP: Creativity, Accessibility and Rebellion
Paste up is a silent revolution that transforms cities. This simple and accessible technique has made it more democratic, thus allowing any person without qualifications, to express, under his or her responsibility a personal vision in public spaces.As this movement defies the rules and conventions of traditional art, Paste Up has generated a vibrant and diverse cultural movement. From the beginning, as a subversive form of expression, it has evolved to the extent of becoming a global phenomenon. This has generated debates about property freedom of speech and the role of art in society. What makes Paste Up so special is its ability to connect with people and transform the streets into creative spaces, accessible to everyone. This is where we are now… Long live Paste Up!
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Jaune – The Stencil Artist Celebrating Those Who Build our World
During his summer job cleaning the streets of Brussels, Belgian artist Jaune experienced an unexpected paradox—despite wearing a fluorescent uniform, he felt invisible. At the same time, he discovered graffiti and street art and created his first stencil character. 14 years and 22 countries later, the journey continues.
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‘Soft Art You Can Touch’: MRS on the Versatile, Physical Possibilities of Art
Whitney interviews MRS—a Bronx born and raised graffiti artist with an affinity for textiles and an eye for patterns. Together, they muse on male dominance in graffiti, craft’s qualifications as an art form, and why some graffiti artists do not categorize themselves as “artists.”
