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]]>The project, curated by art consulting firm Justkids, aims to inspire appreciation for nature and raise awareness about biodiversity conservation.
To create this imposing mural, which spans 35,000 square feet, Mantra needed 400 hours while using 200 gallons of paint. Aside from exclusively using rollers and striving for great detail and precision, the artist also had to overcome various challenges like the unique location, strong winds, and the damp effect caused by the ocean that threatened the piece.
“It’s always a pleasure to paint in Miami, a city that thrives on its mix of people and cultures—much like the butterflies in my mural, which represent a diverse selection of specimens. This is my largest mural to date, and I am excited to see it come to life,” Mantra said in a statement.
The mural is located at the top of Southeast Financial Center in downtown Miami and can be enjoyed best from the top floors of the surrounding buildings. Or you can simply climb on top to examine it up and close.
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]]>The post Artist Designs Playful Traffic Signs That Serve as Public Art and Improve Traffic Safety appeared first on Wallpaper Data.
]]>Chamiot-Poncet created 60 colorful designs for the project. They depict various quirky characters with eye-catching features like extraordinary mustaches, wacky hairstyles, and peculiar expressions, and they come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Some of them also feature messages that let drivers know they should slow down.
For the project, Chamiot-Poncet teamed up with creatives from Ilta Studio and the French city of Rennes, where the traffic signs were installed. Chamiot-Poncet made the designs, which were then printed, cut, and plastered on the old traffic signs provided by the city.
The traffic signs were installed in La Courrouze district, known for being a dangerous place for pedestrian due to drivers who often disregard the speed limit. With the project, Chamiot-Poncet and rest of the participants hope to “alert passersby and motorists in an offbeat manner in an area where pedestrians feel unsafe.”
It is unclear how long this installation will remain on display, but if you have a chance, make sure to check it out.
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]]>The post Check Out These Stunning Eye Murals by My Dog Sighs appeared first on Wallpaper Data.
]]>My Dog Sighs describes his style as “combination of melancholic and often naive portraiture.” His overall artistic journey is characterized by the use of found materials including discarded food tins that he transforms into artworks.
However, his eye murals have captured the attention of street art enthusiasts. They are found across the United Kingdom, including his hometown of Portsmouth, London, Glasgow, and Cardiff, as well as several international locations.
“The power of art is that it just makes people look at the world in a slightly different way,” My Dog Sighs shared in an interview with Big Issue. “As a street artist, what I find really powerful is the idea that it’s not just people looking for art that are seeing it. Every demographic walks down the street and can stumble across a piece of street art.“
If you want to check out more of My Dog Sighs’ stunning murals and don’t plan a visit to the United Kingdom anytime soon, continue scrolling.
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]]>The post Alice Pasquini is an Italian Artist Whose Preferred Canvas is City Walls appeared first on Wallpaper Data.
]]>Pasquini is a renowned street artist whose works can be found on the walls, but also in museums and art galleries across hundreds of cities worldwide. She is known for her powerful works that show humans in their quiet and personal moments.
Whether it’s a large-scale mural or a smaller piece, each of Pasquini’s creations is an opportunity for immersion and deep exploration. She packs her works with loads of detail and wraps them up in unexpected and vibrant colors that leave the viewer intrigued and stunned.
Pasquini’s works often explore the relationship between humans, showing them interact in a number of ways, from embraces to sharing a peaceful gaze through the window. Occasionally, she also shows individuals lost in their thoughts, passing the time with various activities, or just sharing a lovely moment with their pets.
You can check out Pasquini’s street art in cities like Rome, Sydney, New York, Barcelona, Oslo, Paris, and Copenhagen. Alternatively, visit her social media or scroll below.
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]]>The post Banksy’s Howling Wolf Artwork Gets Stolen Just Hours After Surfacing in London appeared first on Wallpaper Data.
]]>As part of his recent series, Banksy created a stencil of a howling wolf on a satellite dish in the Rye Lane neighborhood in Peckham, south-east London. The artist confirmed the work belonged to him by sharing it on social media.
However, as soon as it was confirmed that the artwork belonged to Banksy, a group of men wearing hoodies and masks on their faces got to the location and stole it. A video surfaced on social media shows the thieves climbing to a building using a ladder, dismounting the satellite dish, and then running away with it.
This isn’t the first time that Banksy’s artworks have been stolen in broad daylight. Last year, thieves stole a traffic stop containing a piece done by Banksy. The artwork disappeared shortly after it was unveiled in that case as well.
The howling wolf was the fourth entry in the series that has been dubbed “London Zoo”. The artist previously placed stencils of a goat, elephants, and a swinging monkey across London. The howling wolf piece was later followed by an artwork showing two pelicans.
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]]>The post Oakoak’s Street Art Interacts with Urban Landscapes in a Clever Way appeared first on Wallpaper Data.
]]>In most cases, Oakoak’s street art is opportunistic and doesn’t involve much prior planning. Most of the time, the artist will spot something inspiring on the street and act in the moment. A wall full of scratches becomes a perfect place to add a playful black cat while a cracked window is a perfect excuse to paint a snow ball-throwing kid.
Oakoak’s street art has found its home in cities across the world, but his hometown of Saint-Étienne remains his favorite playground. It is actually his desire to make Saint-Étienne livelier and prettier that got him into art.
“I like this city, her atmosphere, and I wanted it to look nicer, “Oakoak explained in a recent chat with Outsiders. “It was an industrial city with many coal mines; now it’s in regeneration and still quite poor. But it’s easily travelled by foot with awkward aspects ideal for art. I saw shapes everywhere, and wanted to realize them.”
Oakoak’s pieces have become quite popular and have given the artist opportunities to exhibit in reputable art galleries. However, he still continues to share his street art interventions on social media for the whole world to enjoy them.
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]]>The post Street Artist Bob is Transforming Urban Landscapes with Whimsical Interventions appeared first on Wallpaper Data.
]]>Bob is a New York City street artist who became famous for his whimsical interventions that transform the urban landscapes of his hometown as well as numerous cities in the United States and across the world. He explores the streets of these cities in order to find unique objects that he then turns into quirky creatures, food items, and fashion pieces, among others.
Using spray paint and stencils, Bob transforms a manhole cover into a delicious pizza, the AC condenser unit becomes a robot, while gas installations take the shape of a jolly elephant.
With his interventions, Bob notdoesn’t only wants to instill some life into the city streets but also give locals an opportunity to see the beauty of street art.
“Street art is the most democratic art form in the world. You don’t need to go into a museum to see it. It’s for everyone,” Bob explained in an interview with ABC.
Until Bob comes to your city, you can check out some of his previous whimsical interventions from other cities below.
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]]>The post Former NASA Illustrator Creates Stunning 3D Pavement Art appeared first on Wallpaper Data.
]]>Wenner spent his early life in pursuit of fine art, which led him to attend California’s Art Center. While there, he was recruited by NASA and accepted a job offer from the space organization to serve as an “advanced space illustrator”.
Wenner left NASA in the early 1980s and moved to Italy, where he wanted to study the art of Italian master paintings. While there, he came across an artist who was drawing paintings on the pavement with chalk. That’s when Wenner got the idea to start doing 3D pavement art.
Since then, Wenner created 3D pavement paintings across the world. His works are influenced by the works of Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Caravaggio, but also inspired by all sorts of different themes.
“My artwork almost always tells a story. I enjoy using themes and stories that withstand the test of time as they spark recognition across generations. I often use stories from sacred art, mythology, and music,” Wenner shares on his website.
Continue scrolling to check out some of Wenner’s amazing 3D works below.
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]]>The post Check Out These Amazing Murals By Hera appeared first on Wallpaper Data.
]]>Hera’s murals are mainly focused on humans, their place in the world, and how they deal with social injustice and political dilemmas.
Being the daughter of a Pakistani immigrant, Hera is also drawn to the subjects of immigration, movement, and search for a better life. Just recently, she created a piece on this subject called “We all are Birds of Migration. Some With Feathers, Some Without,” in Stavanger, Norway, for the Nuart festival.
“We all exist today because our ancestors at some point either freely migrated to greener pastures, more fertile grounds, greater resources, and safer living conditions, or were forcibly moved from one place to another at some point at some point in history,” said Hera about the work. “… My mural is a tribute to those travellers, nomads, explorers, survivors.”
If you don’t happen to have a chance to check out Hera’s murals in person, scroll below to see them through the magic of social media.
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]]>The post Street Artist Decorates Sidewalks With Intricate Drawings appeared first on Wallpaper Data.
]]>Zinn has been creating street art in and around Ann Arbor since 1987, but he still encounters a blank canvas almost every time he goes out on the street. This is because he purposely chooses to draw with chalk and pastel, making his art vulnerable to elements and limited in time.
However, the temporary nature of his works makes them even more unique, especially to those who managed to spot them under their feet. Also, it gives the artist more motivation to use the sunny days to their fullest.
“There’s a moral imperative to get outside because it’s not going to last. And my idea of a nice day has drastically expanded,” Zinn explained in a recent interview.
The fact that his works don’t last long also helps Zinn to avoid run-ins with the law. While his works could be viewed as graffiti, making them illegal in Ann Arbor, he gets by thanks to the fact he isn’t making permanent changes to the city’s property.
Zinn’s small-scale drawings have made him a minor celebrity in his city and brought him recognition worldwide and on social media. He currently has almost 800L followers on Instagram, where he regularly shares his artwork. Check out more of them below.
The post Street Artist Decorates Sidewalks With Intricate Drawings appeared first on Wallpaper Data.
]]>The post Street Artist Creates a Stunning Butterfly Mural on the Rooftop of a Miami Building appeared first on Wallpaper Data.
]]>The project, curated by art consulting firm Justkids, aims to inspire appreciation for nature and raise awareness about biodiversity conservation.
To create this imposing mural, which spans 35,000 square feet, Mantra needed 400 hours while using 200 gallons of paint. Aside from exclusively using rollers and striving for great detail and precision, the artist also had to overcome various challenges like the unique location, strong winds, and the damp effect caused by the ocean that threatened the piece.
“It’s always a pleasure to paint in Miami, a city that thrives on its mix of people and cultures—much like the butterflies in my mural, which represent a diverse selection of specimens. This is my largest mural to date, and I am excited to see it come to life,” Mantra said in a statement.
The mural is located at the top of Southeast Financial Center in downtown Miami and can be enjoyed best from the top floors of the surrounding buildings. Or you can simply climb on top to examine it up and close.
The post Street Artist Creates a Stunning Butterfly Mural on the Rooftop of a Miami Building appeared first on Wallpaper Data.
]]>The post Artist Designs Playful Traffic Signs That Serve as Public Art and Improve Traffic Safety appeared first on Wallpaper Data.
]]>Chamiot-Poncet created 60 colorful designs for the project. They depict various quirky characters with eye-catching features like extraordinary mustaches, wacky hairstyles, and peculiar expressions, and they come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Some of them also feature messages that let drivers know they should slow down.
For the project, Chamiot-Poncet teamed up with creatives from Ilta Studio and the French city of Rennes, where the traffic signs were installed. Chamiot-Poncet made the designs, which were then printed, cut, and plastered on the old traffic signs provided by the city.
The traffic signs were installed in La Courrouze district, known for being a dangerous place for pedestrian due to drivers who often disregard the speed limit. With the project, Chamiot-Poncet and rest of the participants hope to “alert passersby and motorists in an offbeat manner in an area where pedestrians feel unsafe.”
It is unclear how long this installation will remain on display, but if you have a chance, make sure to check it out.
The post Artist Designs Playful Traffic Signs That Serve as Public Art and Improve Traffic Safety appeared first on Wallpaper Data.
]]>The post Check Out These Stunning Eye Murals by My Dog Sighs appeared first on Wallpaper Data.
]]>My Dog Sighs describes his style as “combination of melancholic and often naive portraiture.” His overall artistic journey is characterized by the use of found materials including discarded food tins that he transforms into artworks.
However, his eye murals have captured the attention of street art enthusiasts. They are found across the United Kingdom, including his hometown of Portsmouth, London, Glasgow, and Cardiff, as well as several international locations.
“The power of art is that it just makes people look at the world in a slightly different way,” My Dog Sighs shared in an interview with Big Issue. “As a street artist, what I find really powerful is the idea that it’s not just people looking for art that are seeing it. Every demographic walks down the street and can stumble across a piece of street art.“
If you want to check out more of My Dog Sighs’ stunning murals and don’t plan a visit to the United Kingdom anytime soon, continue scrolling.
The post Check Out These Stunning Eye Murals by My Dog Sighs appeared first on Wallpaper Data.
]]>The post Alice Pasquini is an Italian Artist Whose Preferred Canvas is City Walls appeared first on Wallpaper Data.
]]>Pasquini is a renowned street artist whose works can be found on the walls, but also in museums and art galleries across hundreds of cities worldwide. She is known for her powerful works that show humans in their quiet and personal moments.
Whether it’s a large-scale mural or a smaller piece, each of Pasquini’s creations is an opportunity for immersion and deep exploration. She packs her works with loads of detail and wraps them up in unexpected and vibrant colors that leave the viewer intrigued and stunned.
Pasquini’s works often explore the relationship between humans, showing them interact in a number of ways, from embraces to sharing a peaceful gaze through the window. Occasionally, she also shows individuals lost in their thoughts, passing the time with various activities, or just sharing a lovely moment with their pets.
You can check out Pasquini’s street art in cities like Rome, Sydney, New York, Barcelona, Oslo, Paris, and Copenhagen. Alternatively, visit her social media or scroll below.
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]]>The post Banksy’s Howling Wolf Artwork Gets Stolen Just Hours After Surfacing in London appeared first on Wallpaper Data.
]]>As part of his recent series, Banksy created a stencil of a howling wolf on a satellite dish in the Rye Lane neighborhood in Peckham, south-east London. The artist confirmed the work belonged to him by sharing it on social media.
However, as soon as it was confirmed that the artwork belonged to Banksy, a group of men wearing hoodies and masks on their faces got to the location and stole it. A video surfaced on social media shows the thieves climbing to a building using a ladder, dismounting the satellite dish, and then running away with it.
This isn’t the first time that Banksy’s artworks have been stolen in broad daylight. Last year, thieves stole a traffic stop containing a piece done by Banksy. The artwork disappeared shortly after it was unveiled in that case as well.
The howling wolf was the fourth entry in the series that has been dubbed “London Zoo”. The artist previously placed stencils of a goat, elephants, and a swinging monkey across London. The howling wolf piece was later followed by an artwork showing two pelicans.
The post Banksy’s Howling Wolf Artwork Gets Stolen Just Hours After Surfacing in London appeared first on Wallpaper Data.
]]>The post Oakoak’s Street Art Interacts with Urban Landscapes in a Clever Way appeared first on Wallpaper Data.
]]>In most cases, Oakoak’s street art is opportunistic and doesn’t involve much prior planning. Most of the time, the artist will spot something inspiring on the street and act in the moment. A wall full of scratches becomes a perfect place to add a playful black cat while a cracked window is a perfect excuse to paint a snow ball-throwing kid.
Oakoak’s street art has found its home in cities across the world, but his hometown of Saint-Étienne remains his favorite playground. It is actually his desire to make Saint-Étienne livelier and prettier that got him into art.
“I like this city, her atmosphere, and I wanted it to look nicer, “Oakoak explained in a recent chat with Outsiders. “It was an industrial city with many coal mines; now it’s in regeneration and still quite poor. But it’s easily travelled by foot with awkward aspects ideal for art. I saw shapes everywhere, and wanted to realize them.”
Oakoak’s pieces have become quite popular and have given the artist opportunities to exhibit in reputable art galleries. However, he still continues to share his street art interventions on social media for the whole world to enjoy them.
The post Oakoak’s Street Art Interacts with Urban Landscapes in a Clever Way appeared first on Wallpaper Data.
]]>The post Street Artist Bob is Transforming Urban Landscapes with Whimsical Interventions appeared first on Wallpaper Data.
]]>Bob is a New York City street artist who became famous for his whimsical interventions that transform the urban landscapes of his hometown as well as numerous cities in the United States and across the world. He explores the streets of these cities in order to find unique objects that he then turns into quirky creatures, food items, and fashion pieces, among others.
Using spray paint and stencils, Bob transforms a manhole cover into a delicious pizza, the AC condenser unit becomes a robot, while gas installations take the shape of a jolly elephant.
With his interventions, Bob notdoesn’t only wants to instill some life into the city streets but also give locals an opportunity to see the beauty of street art.
“Street art is the most democratic art form in the world. You don’t need to go into a museum to see it. It’s for everyone,” Bob explained in an interview with ABC.
Until Bob comes to your city, you can check out some of his previous whimsical interventions from other cities below.
The post Street Artist Bob is Transforming Urban Landscapes with Whimsical Interventions appeared first on Wallpaper Data.
]]>The post Former NASA Illustrator Creates Stunning 3D Pavement Art appeared first on Wallpaper Data.
]]>Wenner spent his early life in pursuit of fine art, which led him to attend California’s Art Center. While there, he was recruited by NASA and accepted a job offer from the space organization to serve as an “advanced space illustrator”.
Wenner left NASA in the early 1980s and moved to Italy, where he wanted to study the art of Italian master paintings. While there, he came across an artist who was drawing paintings on the pavement with chalk. That’s when Wenner got the idea to start doing 3D pavement art.
Since then, Wenner created 3D pavement paintings across the world. His works are influenced by the works of Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Caravaggio, but also inspired by all sorts of different themes.
“My artwork almost always tells a story. I enjoy using themes and stories that withstand the test of time as they spark recognition across generations. I often use stories from sacred art, mythology, and music,” Wenner shares on his website.
Continue scrolling to check out some of Wenner’s amazing 3D works below.
The post Former NASA Illustrator Creates Stunning 3D Pavement Art appeared first on Wallpaper Data.
]]>The post Check Out These Amazing Murals By Hera appeared first on Wallpaper Data.
]]>Hera’s murals are mainly focused on humans, their place in the world, and how they deal with social injustice and political dilemmas.
Being the daughter of a Pakistani immigrant, Hera is also drawn to the subjects of immigration, movement, and search for a better life. Just recently, she created a piece on this subject called “We all are Birds of Migration. Some With Feathers, Some Without,” in Stavanger, Norway, for the Nuart festival.
“We all exist today because our ancestors at some point either freely migrated to greener pastures, more fertile grounds, greater resources, and safer living conditions, or were forcibly moved from one place to another at some point at some point in history,” said Hera about the work. “… My mural is a tribute to those travellers, nomads, explorers, survivors.”
If you don’t happen to have a chance to check out Hera’s murals in person, scroll below to see them through the magic of social media.
The post Check Out These Amazing Murals By Hera appeared first on Wallpaper Data.
]]>The post Street Artist Decorates Sidewalks With Intricate Drawings appeared first on Wallpaper Data.
]]>Zinn has been creating street art in and around Ann Arbor since 1987, but he still encounters a blank canvas almost every time he goes out on the street. This is because he purposely chooses to draw with chalk and pastel, making his art vulnerable to elements and limited in time.
However, the temporary nature of his works makes them even more unique, especially to those who managed to spot them under their feet. Also, it gives the artist more motivation to use the sunny days to their fullest.
“There’s a moral imperative to get outside because it’s not going to last. And my idea of a nice day has drastically expanded,” Zinn explained in a recent interview.
The fact that his works don’t last long also helps Zinn to avoid run-ins with the law. While his works could be viewed as graffiti, making them illegal in Ann Arbor, he gets by thanks to the fact he isn’t making permanent changes to the city’s property.
Zinn’s small-scale drawings have made him a minor celebrity in his city and brought him recognition worldwide and on social media. He currently has almost 800L followers on Instagram, where he regularly shares his artwork. Check out more of them below.
The post Street Artist Decorates Sidewalks With Intricate Drawings appeared first on Wallpaper Data.
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