In the heart of Lwala, Kenya, a place where the warmth of the sun is matched only by the warmth of its community, two artists, Martha Cooper, an esteemed New York ethnologist and photographer, and Seth, a visionary French street artist and muralist, embarked on a remarkable journey a few weeks ago. Their mission, rooted in a shared passion for […]
A selection of paintings by Cable Griffith (previously featured here). Cable Griffith is an artist, curator and educator from Burien, Washington. His recent exhibition, “Sightings,” combines works from Griffith’s “Self-fulfilling Prophecy” and “Domestic Visitation” series which reflects on the unique period of lockdowns and social distancing. Mixed with a general fear of the unknown, the work explores ideas around information […]
In the bustling street art/graffiti scene of Porto, Portugal, a fresh wave of new pieces informed by folklore give rise to “Street Gnomes,” a captivating solo exhibition by the Estonian street artist Gutface, also known as Ingmar Järve. Hosted by Circus Network, this show, funded by the EU, the Goethe-Institut, and the Estonian Embassy in Lisbon, runs until April 11, […]
Paintings by artist Amy Erickson. Erickson creates prismatic drawings, paintings, and collages from direct observation and imagination. Her more recent body of work is a series of medium to large-scale figure paintings that thread together themes of intimacy, reflection, and change. Through perceptual painting and compositional invention, Erickson attempts to dislodge assumptions about what we see and how we experience […]
Taxali Sails Into Street Art at “Nice Surprise” – Part 2It’s a new adventure, this street art, for the Canadian illustrator Gary Taxali. Gary Taxali. Nice Surprise Festival. Stavanger, Norway. (photo © Jaime Rojo) After licensing his images to …
A selection of paintings by Los Angeles-based artist Adam Normandin. Best known for his depictions of freight trains, graffiti and the American landscape, Normandin is inspired by the discovery of unnoticed or overlooked details. His paintings explore vacant places, often found beyond the periphery of conventional locations. Normandin’s process begins with photography, but the final painting may only vaguely resemble […]
These beautiful books seen above were created by last year’s winners: Sander Coers, Miya Turnbull, Ashley A. Ross, Jeremy Starn, Barbara Gabrielle (and Benny Zenga‘s is still in progress). You can also see the previous years winners here. Independently owned and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Bookmobile began as a design and typesetting production house in 1982, then started offering print services […]
March 28, 2024 Art Book Review, Artists As founding members of the Martha Cooper Library at the Urban Nation Museum in Berlin, Brooklyn Street Art (BSA) proudly showcases a monthly feature from the MCL collection, illuminating the extensive and diverse treasures we’re assembling for both researchers and enthusiasts of graffiti, street art, urban art, and its numerous offshoots. Below, we […]
Drawings by Singaporean painter Claudia Koh currently based in Providence. Koh’s work incorporates symbolism and cultural elements to explore the intricate interplay between her body and both natural and manmade surroundings. Asserting her presence seamlessly into her environment, Koh’s exploration extends to the complex relationship between body and mind, particularly the challenges of facing a sense of detachment from one’s […]
On the street, Curacao feels like a vibrant heart where Caribbean warmth meets urban art in a spectacular showdown. It’s an island—a canvas painted with rich strokes of history, culture, and innovative thinking. Nestled off the Venezuelan coast, Curacao stands out with its Dutch heritage, swirling in a cocktail of languages, cuisines, and, notably, street art that tells stories deeper […]