Weekly Highlights from BSA: Murals and Street Art – April 20, 2025

**Weekly Highlights from BSA: Street Art and Murals – April 20, 2025**

Each week, BSA (Brooklyn Street Art) monitors the heartbeat of the international street art movement, presenting new public artworks, innovative murals, and lively visual cultures emerging in urban areas and backstreets worldwide. For the week concluding on April 20, 2025, eye-catching murals and insightful pieces took center stage in city landscapes, with remarkable works stretching from São Paulo to Sydney.

Here are the standout highlights from this dynamic week in street art:

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### 1. **Environmental Awareness in Copenhagen**
Danish artist Lisbet Sørensen revealed a 60-foot eco-friendly mural in central Copenhagen designed to highlight the issue of ocean acidification. Entitled “The Last Coral,” this hyperrealistic artwork merges marine visuals with data representations, attracting attention and igniting media discussions about ecological responsibility. Sørensen’s piece is part of the European Union’s Green Cities Mural Project and has already been lauded as a pivotal piece of environmental art in Scandinavia.

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### 2. **International Collaboration in Mexico City**
This week, the vibrant La Roma neighborhood in Mexico City became a hub of global creativity during the Juxtapoz Mural Jam, sponsored by the Cultural Foundation of Arts Without Borders. More than a dozen artists from five continents collaborated on an expansive mural wall, fusing styles like Japanese calligraffiti, Afro-futurism, and neo-surrealism. Polish artist Sepe and Brazil’s Fefe Talavera received special acclaim for their segment exploring concepts of dual identity and ancestral remembrance.

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### 3. **Miss Me Returns to Montreal**
Marking a notable resurgence, the feminist street art group Miss Me launched a new wheatpaste series around Montreal that examines the portrayal of women in the digital era. The series, named “Unfiltered,” contrasts glamorous images from 1990s fashion publications with raw photos of modern activism, inciting discussions and contemplation. Featuring bold typography stating “We See You Now,” this campaign signifies a return to form for the Montreal-based provocateurs.

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### 4. **Revitalization of Berlin’s Bridge Pillars**
Neukölln district in Berlin celebrated the completion of a city-commissioned initiative to revitalize a series of neglected bridge pillars below Sonnenallee. Local duo Rocco & His Brothers developed an engaging mural installation showcasing street scenes from the 1920s Weimar Republic, interwoven with contemporary graffiti elements and augmented reality features accessible through smartphones. The incorporation of AR signifies a rising trend of technology-infused murals throughout Europe’s capitals.

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### 5. **Sydney: Political Commentary by the Harbour**
With striking colors and exaggerated depictions, Australian artist LUSH unveiled an unexpected mural in Sydney critiquing corporate avarice and digital overreach. Situated near Circular Quay, the mural presents a satirical illustration of social media “influencers” being shielded from climate disasters by executives hovering above in golden drones. The mural has sparked intense reactions on social media, which, supporters argue, is exactly the intention.

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### 6. **Brooklyn Local Focus: Daze and Maya Hayuk Collaboration**
Back in Brooklyn, locals are excited about the new partnership between graffiti icon Chris “Daze” Ellis and vibrant muralist Maya Hayuk on a towering wall in Bushwick. Their combination of traditional New York graffiti typographies with Hayuk’s optical designs results in a breathtaking exhibition of color and nostalgia. The artwork, titled “Memory Vortex,” is already captivating art enthusiasts and selfie-takers alike.

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### Final Thoughts
As April progresses, it’s evident that the universal language of street art is increasingly interconnected and socially aware. With this week’s themes ranging from climate issues and critiques of technology to feminist discourse and artistic reminiscence, public spaces have once more demonstrated their role as a lively canvas for community reflection and creativity.

Keep an eye out each week as BSA continues to document these impactful visual stories being painted on walls, overpasses, and vacant structures globally—where art converges with the street and connects directly with the public.

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*For further updates, artist highlights, and mural locations, visit: www.brooklynstreetart.com*