Nils Westergard is a Virginia-born street artist who has made a name for himself with his breathtaking murals across the state. Born and raised in the suburbs of Richmond, Nils has been creating art since he was a child. Nils Westergard’s Chess Mural in Harrisonburg, Virginia, is a beautiful black-and-white mural that is rooted in a captivating tale of friendship, competition, and artistic inspiration. In 2018, Nils created the mural as a stencilled canvas featuring a local man named Michael, who shared a weekly chess game ritual with Nils during his time living in Richmond and still continues ..read more

Banksy is one of the most famous and enigmatic street artists of our time. His works have become an important part of contemporary art history, and his iconic Flower Thrower, also known as Love is in the Air, is one of his most recognisable pieces. This powerful image has become a symbol of resistance and hope for people worldwide. In this article, we will explore ten fascinating facts about this iconic artwork, from the mural to its impact on modern culture. 1. Iconic Mural In 2003, the renowned artist Banksy painted his iconic artwork “Flower Thrower/Love Is in the Air” on the West Bank Wall ..read more

British street artist D*Face‘s latest mural on “Books & Freedom” in downtown Houston is a powerful tribute to the importance of books in promoting diversity of opinions, tolerance, and freedom of speech. The mural was created for the ‘Big Art Bigger Change‘ project, curated and produced by Street Art for Mankind. It is part of the third season of murals aimed at supporting Sustainable Development Goal #4, which focuses on ensuring quality education for all and #16.10, which concerns freedom of speech. D*Face “Books & Freedom” in downtown Houston. Image Courtesy Street Art for Mankind ..read more

Tomás João, also known as ‘Nature the Artist’, started his artistic practice in 2016, exploring various mediums such as painting, photography, video, and street installations. During this time, he created projects like ‘City Life’, ‘Hunter’, and ‘Sbeachless’, all under his pseudonym, “Forest Dump”. Since then, Tomás has evolved into ‘Nature the Artist’, and his current work reflects natural phenomena that can be found in caves, forests, oceans and more. ‘Nature the Artist’ believes he is merely a vehicle for exposing these works of art that already exist on the planet. According to the artist ..read more

Katie Green is a visual artist based in Calgary, Alberta, who uses various mediums to create transformative community experiences. Her watercolour personas are emotionally visceral reflections of the human experience, while her murals are immersive scenes of fantasy that often involve communities in the mask-making process. This results in large-scale public expressions of hidden identities and internal experiences. Katie Green’s community-driven mask project for The Crystal Ship Festival is a beautiful and inspiring initiative that brings together the community to build relationships, find he ..read more

The streets of Oostende have become an open-air museum once again as the annual arts festival, The Crystal Ship, wraps up its 9th edition (8th year) from 25 March to 6 April 2024. This year, the festival boasted a lineup of 14 international artists who transformed the city under the festival’s theme, ‘Carnival of Life’, which drew inspiration from Belgian artist James Ensor, who painted life through the lens of the carnival, creating unsettling and often satirical works.  Bjørn Van Pouke curated the festival with Carlo McCormick, and selected artists were chosen for their link, subtle or ..read more

SNIK’s latest mural, “Forget Me Not,” located in Hereford, beautifully symbolises our interconnectedness with nature and reminds us never to forget its significance. The mural’s theme emphasises the importance of nurturing and preserving nature and reminds us of the delicate balance upon which our mutual survival depends. “Forget Me Not” mural by SNIK. Photo Copyright Louis Thornton The artist duo explain how the female figure portrayed in the mural embraces and harmonises with the flora that surrounds her, reminding us of the care and acceptance necessary for nature’s expansion and flourishi ..read more

French urban artist Invader has been using Paris as his playground since 1998. He considers the city an open-air gallery where he can experiment with his art. Over 25 years, Invader has installed 1500 pieces in the streets of Paris, starting with the first invasion, PA_01, in 1998 to the most recent one, PA_1500, in 2024. +Since 1998, Paris has been my main playground. This city is for me an open-air gallery and a place of experimentation. Between each trip around the world, I always took care to continue working on it. This map, as well as the photos associated with it, is a celebration of 2 ..read more

Earth To Space Station, Do You Copy? Roger That, Earth! Welcome on Board Our recent visit to Paris was nothing short of extraordinary as we set out to explore the highly anticipated Invader Space Station. The celebrated French artist Invader and his works never disappoint, and this time was no exception. The Invader Space Station, which you can board (with pre-ordered tickets) until 5th May 2024, is held at  11 Rue Béranger, 75003, a unique building in the heart of the 3rd arrondissement that boasts a fascinating space architectural design and was originally built as a multi-storey car pa ..read more

The Invader Space Station exhibition by French artist Invader in Paris is a must-see for any art lover, especially those interested in street art, games and Kinder Eggs? One of the most surprising features of the exhibition can be found on the seventh level, where visitors are greeted with ‘TOYS’. Invader Space Station. The Kinder Toys collection. Image Copyright GraffitiStreet +This level presents two series that are very different in their form but which share a common base: the plastic toy used as an artistic material. + KINDER TOYS I have been accumulating Kinder Surprise type figurines ..read more