Street art murals: 10 of the most famous Urban Art Murals
10 of the most famous Urban Art Murals
Maya Hayuk, Big Bonfire, 2012
Although the street art movement officially began in 1960s Philadelphia, art itself quite literally began in the prehistoric “streets” of Indonesia. Figurative images of animals were painted across walls, identifying and marking ancient communities. Like art, revolutions also began in the streets, where the urban backdrop provided the means to unite individuals and voice their desires for change. This is why urban art’s presence is so important in our cities: it is not highfalutin, it is accessible by all, and as a result has left a considerable stencil-shaped mark on the contemporary art world. Artsper introduces the ten most famous urban art murals in the world.
1. Iheart,
Nobody Likes Me, Stanley Park, Vancouver, Canada
Iheart, Nobody Likes Me
An (arguably too young) boy holds a mobile phone, his face contorted with the agonising discovery that nobody has liked his latest Instagram post.
At a time where we are permanently connected, we are simultaneously permanently disconnected from each other. Iheart explores this toxic need for validation, and how Instagram likes have become a crucial means for measuring self worth.
2. Dmitri Vrubel,
My God, Help Me to Survive This Deadly Love, Berlin Wall, Germany
Dmitri Vrubel, My God, Help Me to Survive This Deadly Love
Vrubel’s mural is an interpretation of a photograph taken in 1979, at the 30th anniversary of the celebration of the German Democratic Republic (GDR). The kiss itself wasn’t intended romantically, it was a “Bruderkuss” (fraternal kiss), which was a popular Socialist greeting at the time. The men in the photograph are Leonid Brezhnev, the General Secretary of the Soviet Union, and Erich Honecker, the General Secretary of the Socialist Unity Party of the GDR. In the “deadly love” Vrubel refers to could be the ten-year military agreement put in place by the two states, which included the providing of chemical weapons to the Soviet Union.
This mural is now emblematic of not only the Berlin wall, but also the city itself.
3. Lady Pink,
Faith in Women, Minneapolis, USA
Lady Pink, Faith in Women
One of the few female artists to break the andocentric mould of street art, Ecuador-born, Queens-raised, Lady Pink, consistently celebrates the female figure through her murals. Pink’s folkloric goddesses serve not only to incorporate her South American roots and vibrant imagination, but communicate a profound political purpose. Faith in Women explores a somewhat feminised version of war; where a baby pink tanker nonchalantly runs over an unsuspecting rabbit, and dozens of guileless skulls congregate beneath a vibrant rainbow of colour. Chaotic, anarchic, turbulent and yet eerily childlike, Pink’s version of war is a critique of the mindless destruction imposed on nations at the hands (more often than not) of men.
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4. Invader,
Spiderman, Paris, France
Invader Spiderman Mural in Paris
Inspired by video games from the early 1980s (especially Space Invaders), Invader has created sculpted murals in over thirty countries and across sixty cities.
Painted superheroes, gaming icons, fantastic figures… Like his pixelated characters, Invader invades the public space, and has been doing so since 1998. The French street artist has taken great lengths to keep his identity secret, creating his works and conducting interviews with complete anonymity.
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5. Shepard Fairey,
Make Art Not War, Santa Fe, USA
Shepard Fairey, Make Art Not War
Undoubtedly one of the most influential street artists, Shepard Fairey is also an illustrator, graphic designer and political activist. Fairey’s art is a weapon against injustice, oppression and violence; allowing him to challenge socio-political inequalities through his large-scale murals. Make Art Not War, addresses not only the carnage of war, but the play on words reveals the only sentiment powerful enough to cease fire; love.
6. Banksy,
Girl with Balloon, London, UK
Banksy, Girl with Balloon
In 2017, the enigmatic Banksy’s Balloon Girl was named Britain’s favourite artwork, beating the pastoral scenes of Constable’s 1821 painting, The Hay Wain.
The heart-shaped balloon is symbolic of love and hope, and it floats just out of reach of the monochromatic silhouette of a young girl. Banky’s decision to depict such crucial notions through the tenuous form of a balloon, shows the fleeting nature of these sentiments, and how they can so easily drift away.
7. Vhils,
Factory Worker, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong
Vhils, Factory Worker
The urban landscape is truly Alexandre Farto’s (Vhils) canvas, yet instead of a spray can, Vhils’ go-to items are a hard hat and respirator. As he carves away brick, plaster and stone, the Portuguese artist manages to reveal highly detailed and beautiful bas-reliefs, as though they were intricately etched into bronze or ivory. Vhils frequently explores the damaging consequences of industrialisation and development in cities across the globe, representing the unsung heroes of the modern, machine-manic climate. In 2015, Vhils unveiled the portrait of a former factory worker on the wall of a Nan Fung Textiles building in Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong.
The textiles building was being converted into a creative space called The Mills, reflecting the disposable nature of workers in the contemporary industrial climate.
8. Maya Hayuk,
Pictures on Walls, London, UK
Maya Hayuk, Pictures on Walls, 2013
Feminist street artist, Maya Hayuk, is known for her vibrant, geometric compositions that dominate buildings worldwide. Although her lively abstractions are extremely aesthetically pleasing, her work has a deeper political undertone; Hayuk refuses to work with galleries if their representation of female artists falls below 10%.
9. Keith Haring,
We the Youth, Philadelphia, USA
Keith Haring, We the Youth
American street artist, Keith Haring, was not only an established street artist, but a social activist in his own right. His large-scale murals provided a discourse for homosexuality and AIDS, crushing taboos and addressing societal injustices through his visual poetry. Created in 1987, We the Youth is the only Haring mural that remains untarnished and in its original site.
The famous piece was painted to commemorate the two-hundredth anniversary of the United States Constitution, playing on the phrase “We the people.”
10. MadC,
700 Wall, Berlin, Germany
MadC, 700 Wall
German artist, Claudia Walde (MadC), combines her formal artistic training with street art, rewriting contemporary urban art. Simply entitled 700 Wall, it refers to the 700 square metres her masterpiece covers, and can be seen on the train line between Berlin and Halle. Undulating colours and graphic scenes ripple across the surface of MadC’s mural, and is emblematic of the artist’s capability to combine a scrupulous, academic approach, with an unrestrained visual lyricism.
Chicago Murals & Street Art
Chicago is a living canvas — literally. Tens of thousands of square feet of murals make their home on bridges, buildings, train stations, and even parking garages, telling the story of faith and hope, race and immigration, struggle and success, family and joy.
The works of acclaimed street artists such as Hebru Brantley, Jeff Zimmerman, and Gaia are an integral part of the city’s progressive arts culture.
Check out these great neighborhoods for street art, share your pics, and tag them with #ChicagoHome.
Wabash Arts Corridor
Mural by Collin van der Sluijs; photo by Jack Kolpitcke Mural by Eduardo Kobra; photo by Steve Sharp Photo by Brandi Ibrao
With around 20 large-scale murals condensed into a seven-block stretch along Wabash Avenue (between Van Buren and Roosevelt Road in the South Loop), the Wabash Arts Corridor is something of a mecca for street art devotees. Use this map of mural locations to plan your route, and learn a little about some of the corridor’s highlights here.
From Doom to Bloom by Collin van der Sluijs
This powerful jewel-toned mural by Dutch artist Collin van der Sluijis depicts two indigenous Illinois birds against larger-than-life blooms.
At its heart, the work conveys triumph over adversity, and, ultimately, hope. The yellow-headed blackbird depicted was once common in Chicago, but has since disappeared, while the red-headed woodpecker is in danger of meeting the same fate. Van der Sluijs’ work, which tends to focus on “personal pleasures and struggles in daily life,” has been exhibited throughout Europe and in the United States. 1006 S. Michigan Ave.
Make Your Own Luck by ASVP
ASVP is a Brooklyn-based printmaking and street art studio founded by artists Simon Grendene and Victor Anselmi. The duo’s mural, Make Your Own Luck, was created as part of Vertical Gallery’s The Power of Paint series, which focused on the idea of using art to help others. It’s a must-see work, emblazoned in red, white, and blue, with clear nods to advertising, pop, and comic-book culture — an ASVP trademark. 1 E. Balbo Drive, South Loop Club
Moose Bubblegum Bubble by Jacob Watts
You can’t help but love Moose Bubblegum Bubble, a photo mural created by former Columbia College student Jacob Watts, one of the winners in the 2014 Columbia College Chicago’s Wabash Arts Corridor Campus competition.
It’s whimsy at its best, with an enigmatic moose blowing a gigantic bubblegum bubble (which you likely gathered from the mural’s title). If you happen to be on a CTA Green Line or Orange Line ‘L’ train as it rounds the curve south of East Ida B. Wells Drive, you’ll get a perfect elevated view of the work. 33 E. Ida B. Wells Drive
Muddy Waters Mural by Eduardo Kobra
The late, great Chicago blues musician Muddy Waters is the subject of a nine-story mural by internationally acclaimed Brazilian street artist Eduardo Kobra. It was created in 2016, as part of the Chicago Blues Festival celebrations. Kobra’s trademark color wheel of saturated hues and bold lines can’t be missed as you stroll along State Street towards Washington Street. The artist is well-known for his monumental murals of famous people, including musicians Bob Dylan in Minneapolis and David Bowie in Jersey City. 17 N. State St.
Pilsen
Héctor Duarte Studio in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood.
Photo by Eric Allix Rogers.
What started as a community project has skyrocketed into a full-blown mural movement in the heart of Pilsen, which, since the late 1960s and 1970s, has been a favored canvas for street artists and muralists. The neighborhood is a hub of Mexican culture and artistic expression, populated by dozens of artist’s studios and art galleries. Tip: To meet emerging artists in person, visit Pilsen during the Chicago Arts District’s (link to listing) monthly 2nd Fridays open studio and gallery walk.
Gulliver en el país de las Maravillas (Gulliver in Wonderland) by Hector Duarte
This award-winning Mexican-born artist turned his two-story Pilsen home and studio into a stirring depiction of the Mexican immigration experience. The mural covers roughly 3,000 square feet on three sides of the building, and features a giant, outstretched Mexican immigrant as Gulliver from Gulliver’s Travels, struggling to break free from the barbed wire that binds him.
It joins more than 50 murals Duarte has created in the Chicagoland area, each focusing on the themes of identity, immigration, and freedom. 1900 W. Cullerton St.
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Quetzalcoatl and the Stork by Gaia
Quetzalcoatl and the Stork is inspired by Pilsen itself, focusing on the shared Catholic faith between the neighborhood’s Polish and Mexican residents. For this particular mural, Baltimore-based street artist Gaia blends biblical figures with the two communities’ mythological traditions — hence the appearance of the Mexican serpent god Quetzalcoatl, the child-bringing white stork of Slavic mythology, and compositional elements borrowed from Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Creation panels. Gaia’s studio work, installations, and gallery projects have been shown the world over, including at The Baltimore Museum of Art, Rice Gallery in Houston, and the Palazzo Collicola Arti Visive in Spoleto, Italy. 16th St. and Halsted St.
Increíbles las cosas a se ven(Oh, the Things You’ll See) by Jeff Zimmerman
Jeff Zimmerman is best known for blending photorealistic images of locals with socio-political imagery relevant to the neighborhoods where his murals appear.
For his three-panel Pilsen mural, painted above a laundromat, the artist creates a commentary on the immigrant experience among first, second, and third-generation Mexican Americans. He begins with references to the sacrifices made by those seeking to enter the United States, followed by a panel depicting blue-collar workers and skilled laborers, and culminates with a panel illustrating two graduates, a nurse and a teacher, accompanied by the words, ‘Si, se puede,’ or ‘Yes, you can.” In its entirety, the mural directly references the history and experiences of Pilsen residents who gaze upon it every day. 19th St. and Ashland Ave.
Galeria del Barrio by Aurelio Diaz
One of the neighborhood’s oldest murals, Galeria del Barrio, was painted in 1976 by Aurelio Diaz, with the assistance of 20 children from St. Procopius Church. Twenty-two males in profile depict a dramatic evolution of emotions, collectively representing Mexican American identities and experiences.
In 2009, artist Sam Kirk worked with the Chicago Public Art Group to restore the mural to its former glory. Blue Island and 16th St.
Untitled by Francisco Mendoza
Artist, muralist, and teacher Francisco Mendoza grew up on Chicago’s south side, and was a pillar of the Pilsen community. His work, which tells the story of the city’s rich Mexican heritage, is brilliantly illustrated at the 18th Street Pink Line ‘L’ Station in Pilsen. For this project, Mendoza collaborated with the National Museum of Mexican Art and his students at Gallery 18, a satellite of the city-run youth art program Gallery 37. The whole station is an exuberant expression of Mexican culture, with color filling surfaces on stairways and platforms throughout. 18th Street Pink Line ‘L’ Station
Logan Square and Wicker Park/Bucktown
Mural of Vivian Maier by Eduardo Kobra; photo by Matthew T. Rader
From the famed Greetings From Chicago mural brightening elevated train tracks to the ever-changing graffiti that covers the East Room on Milwaukee Avenue, Logan Square and Wicker Park/Bucktown are home to over 50 amazing murals.
These neighborhoods, famed for their funky, hip vibe, couldn’t be better venues for street artists wanting to share their work with the world.
Greetings From Chicago by Victor Ving and Lisa Beggs
New York City artists Victor Ving and Lisa Beggs have created approximately 30 “Greetings From” murals throughout the country, but Greetings From Chicago was the first. The artists incorporated iconic city images, including Willis Tower, the Chicago city flag, the Cubs baseball logo, and the nearby Logan Square monument, representing both classic aspects of the city and more off-the-beaten path corners that combined tell Chicago’s unique story. 2226 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Nike Running by Hebru Brantley
Hebru Brantley’s iconic Flyboys are perfectly depicted in Wicker Park/Bucktown’s Nike Running, where four young city adventurers are depicted running so fast that their shoes leave dust and smoke in their wake. The mural is quintessentially Brantley, right down to the pop-art-meets-anime aesthetic.
A Chicago native, his work has been exhibited throughout Europe and the United States, all the way from LA to Basel, Switzerland, and graces celebrity collections, including power couple Jay-Z and Beyonce. 2001 W. Concord Place, Nike Running Store
Mural by Mauricio Ramirez; photo by Chait Goli
The ConAgra Brands Mural by Jeff Zimmermann
Jeff Zimmerman makes another appearance in Wicker Park/Bucktown (as well as other Chicago locations). His mural, which adorns the side of coffeehouse-meets-cocktail-bar Ipsento 606, is simply mesmerizing. The photo-realism is astounding enough, but then there’s the location — right on The 606 elevated trail, and with a picturesque park sitting just below it. The monumental 42 x 90-foot mural depicts a montage of beautiful faces and nature-inspired motifs, combined with geometric forms in the saturated palette Zimmerman is famous for. 1813 N. Milwaukee Ave., Ipsento 606
Every Adventure Requires A First Step by Jerkface
A mischievous, grinning Cheshire cat is the centerpiece of NYC-based street artist Jerkface’s colossal mural, located on the side of Lewis Towers in Wicker Park.
Jerkface is well-known for his interpretations of pop culture icons, and Alice’s cat is the perfect subject, conveying a sense of nostalgia, whimsy, emotion, energy, and unbridled youthfulness. 1166 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lewis Towers
Humboldt Park
Humboldt Park is a Caribbean escape shrouded in urban charm. Marked by two monumental metal Puerto Rican flags that measure almost 60 feet in height, Puerto Rico Town (formerly the Paseo Boricua) is the neighborhood’s main thoroughfare, and a great place to start your discovery of Humboldt Park’s murals. Some will stir you, others will make you smile — and all will inspire you to whip out your camera.
Photo by Lucy Hewett
The Party by Jeff Zimmerman
This striking political mural sits outside Jeff Zimmerman’s studio, and features the artist’s characteristic portraits, saturated palette, and visual puns as a statement about the immigrant experience. It’s a huge, beautiful work, loaded with meaning.
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Birds of Latin America by Gamaliel Ramirez
Artist Gamaliel Ramirez, who passed away in 2018, painted many murals over his 40-year career in Chicago. This vibrant Humboldt Park work of art was brought to life in 1981 with the help of student artists from Centro Unidad Latina. It depicts Latin American bird species — including flamingoes, toucans, and parrots — making you feel like you just stepped into a lush rainforest. Ramirez believed that art belongs to the people, which made community murals one of his great passions. Division & Rockwell
Sea of Flags by Gamaliel Ramirez
Ramirez’ Sea of Flags is another Humboldt Park favorite, and a lively representation of the neighborhood itself. The mural was inspired by a photograph of Fiesta Boricua, Humboldt Park’s annual festival celebrating Puerto Rican music, dance, and culture. It’s a perfect expression of the heart and soul of the neighborhood, and, in fact, was created with the help of local residents.
Division & Campbell
Rogers Park
There are miles of murals in Rogers Park. In fact, the Mile of Murals public art initiative began in 2007, with the goal of nurturing and celebrating the neighborhood’s artistic persona with over 14,000 square feet of murals. But Rogers Park’s street art doesn’t begin and end there. Murals of every description brighten underpasses, overpasses, and viaducts, among other “urban canvases,” all over the neighborhood. Here are a few definitely worth checking out
Rogers Park Shuffle by Shane Treacy
Shane Treacy’s mural is wonderfully whimsical — so much so that you can’t help smiling as soon as you see it. It’s a depiction of all the different people who live in Rogers Park, and a celebration of the rich diversity of the neighborhood. It’s also the perfect thing to brighten an otherwise grey urban underpass. 1416 W. Chase Ave.
Audubon Mural Project various artists
Part of the Mile of Murals project, artists collaborated with the National Audubon Society to create this striking mural, which draws attention to the impact of climate change on North American bird species.
You’ll see Illinois’ endangered native birds represented, including the Tree Swallow, Baltimore Oriole, Peregrine Falcon, Bald Eagle, Hooded Merganser, and Crowned Night Heron. Artists involved in the project include Ruben Aguirre, Cheri Charlton. Andrea Jablonski, Anthony Lewellen, Tyrue Slang Jones, and Chris Silva. Greenleaf & Glenwood
Respiration by Hebru Brantley
You’ll spot Hebru Brantley’s work all over Chicago, and in some of the most unexpected places. In this case, you’ll find Respiration tucked underneath Rogers Park’s Metra train tracks, which makes it seem quite the hidden gem. The artist’s famous characters are front and center, riding on top of trains and even flying high above them — and always wearing their trademark goggles. Ravenswood & Pratt
Urban Oasis by Leah Tumerman
There couldn’t be a more perfect theme for a Chicago mural. Leah Tumerman’s Urban Oasis borders on psychedelic, with nature blending into the city landscape.
Look closely, and you’ll see iconic Rogers Park architecture, too. It’s a beautiful, fantastical scene, and it brightens the day for all who walk by it. Touhy & Glenwood
Note: While many of the city’s murals are permanent, works displayed may change from time to time. Explore Chicago’s street art scene with a local on a free Chicago Greeter visit.
Looking for more? Explore more public art in Chicago’s neighborhoods.
5 Street Artists You Should Know About
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If you live in a decent sized city, chances are you will come across some form of street art in your area. We’re not talking about graffiti here – street art is a legitimate practice that includes everything from large-scale murals to small pieces of canvas. It’s not just because of the spray paint. Street art includes a variety of tools, including all kinds of paint markers.
While some street art draws on the aesthetic influences of traditional graffiti, it is a very diverse form of artistic expression in urban spaces, especially outdoors. It can range from abstract geometric designs to figurative pieces such as landscapes and portraits – often mixing both ends of the spectrum.
Street art is extremely popular in contemporary urban culture, especially in North America and Europe. From album covers to t-shirts to festivals, you can dive into Street Art Style 24/7. You can even sign up for an Airbnb experience to make your own street art with a real street artist!
However, even when millions of people pass by the mural on their daily commute, they may not know who the artists are. Unlike other forms of art, street art is not presented in a way that informs and structures the audience’s attention. While there are some extremely high-profile street artists out there (Banksy comes to mind), the vast majority are unknown to the average person, even if his work is displayed in high-traffic areas.
We are here to do our part to change that. Below are 5 street artists from around the world who are doing amazing work that you should know about.
Labrona
Labrona is a street artist from Montreal with an iconic style. He is a Canadian street art veteran, having perfected his craft for over 20+ years. His art combines many influences, from German Expressionism to skateboard art to religious iconography.
Labrona’s work often features Monalis-style faces and bodies in characteristically ambiguous poses, colorful stylized animal figures and surreal hybrid creatures. His work is either monochromatic or uses multiple vibrant colors. His faces and figures are often depicted from strange and impossible angles, reminiscent of Picasso’s paintings.
While his background in traditional street art (skateboarding, graffiti) reports his work, Labrona is currently working on studio pieces and mural commissions. He usually uses a combination of spray paints and specialized tools similar to those used to paint pencils in his projects.
You may have seen his work around Montreal – his signature colorful faces are a striking contrast to the city’s brick and concrete backdrop.
- Check Labrona’s Instagram here.
Kevin Ledo
Another Montreal artist, Kevin Ledo is perhaps best known for his urban murals. Kevin is an example of a street artist who is influenced by classical painting and graphic design and is equally at home in the studio as he is on open canvases. Having studied illustration and design and working in a variety of professional art capacities, he is able to seamlessly blend traditional visual arts backgrounds with contemporary perspectives.
Kevin’s most famous works feature portraits of real models or public figures intertwined with abstract graphic forms. He developed a unique style reminiscent of religious iconography mixed with photorealism. His frescoes are often huge, incorporating multiple layers of paint applied by rollers. He also uses paint markers to sketch out the outline.
His current job sees him traveling around the world creating commissioned murals in countries such as Lebanon, Jordan, Mexico and New Zealand. He is also no stranger to media attention, having been featured in major outlets such as La Times, The Guardian and CBC.
If you’re a Montrealer, you’re most likely familiar with Kevin’s most famous project: Leonard Cohen’s iconic Plateau mural (not to be confused with the one on Crescent Street, which he didn’t paint).
- Check Kevin Ledo’s Instagram here.
Dan Kitchener
London Dan Kitchener is a British artist who also specializes in murals. Throughout his decade-long career, he has explored unique street art in gritty, futuristic urban landscapes. His visual art sees him blending various tools and techniques to produce startlingly epic murals and studio details.
Kitchener’s work is instantly recognizable for its Japanese sci-fi tropes reminiscent of the classic Blade Runner movie.
It mixes dark tones with brightly colored lines to convey a sense of sensory overload and a dystopian environment. You can find everything from rainy neon nightscapes to futuristic geishas and cyborgs in his artwork.
Kitchener uses a variety of tools in his projects, in particular a wide range of paint markers and pens. Instead of using them for a simple setting, he incorporates brushstrokes of paint into both his outdoor murals and studio canvas pieces to create sharp lines and accents.
- Check out Dan Kitchener’s Instagram here.
Madc is a German street artist known for her large-scale outdoor paintings, some of which cover entire buildings in a dazzling array of colors. Like many street artists, she started out as a graffiti writer before branching out into fine art and design. Her formal training (Masters’ in Graphic Design) and Street Experience inform her urban artwork, combining masterful technique with bright and creative ideas.
MADC’s style is reminiscent of angular, interlocking graffiti lines, but reveals a deeper understanding of perspective, texture and shading.
Her colorful abstract designs feature some signature elements such as transparent bands of color that mimic glass or plastic materials. She uses various media such as clear spray paint, ink, and acrylic paint in her pieces.
Although perhaps best known for her stunning outdoor work, Madc has amassed a long list of gallery exhibitions, mostly across Europe and the US, through both endeavors, she continues to recap the street art subculture, using its own aesthetic universe.
- Check Instagram Madc here.
DOES
The Netherlands Do is an interdisciplinary artist whose roots lie in the world of graffiti. He works on various pieces, from frescoes to illustrations to prints and mounds. His pieces are characterized by bright angular graffiti shapes that are often combined with drip or watercolor effects.
While most traditional graffiti-based street art has a distinct quality, created a signature style that seems to draw on surreal influences, distorting shapes and letters into fluid designs that evoke movement and transformation.
While they often draw from classic tropes such as Wildstyle graffiti, they are easily recognizable for their vibrant, energetic effects and meticulous attention to detail. He uses a variety of techniques and tools, including paint markers and pens, to create his unique style.
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Whether showing their work in a gallery or in city buildings, these artists are pushing the development of street art in exciting new directions. Through the use of new tools such as acrylic paint pens, paint markers and paint crayons, they have shown that contemporary street art can go far beyond the traditional splash-painted pieces.
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street art in an apartment or how paintings are made on the walls
Fresco, or large wall painting, is the canon of street art. Mural is also a very attractive form of interior decoration, like frescoes in interiors, what kind of soil does it require, how do they affect the environment and how much do they cost? Gadzinovsky – the author of the paintings.
Fresco, or large-scale, or even monumental wall painting, is the canon of street art. Meaning (in free translation from Spanish) a work of decorative painting, painting in modern architecture dominated the side facades of residential buildings and residential buildings in large cities. The message and form dimensions of the frescoes most often served to express a specific idea, slogan, or more mundane intentions such as advertising a product or workplace. Over time, frescoes were used to decorate underground passages, stairs, and finally found their way onto the walls of apartments. How do interior frescoes appear, what are the needs on the ground, how do they affect the environment and how much do they cost? Adam Gadzinowski – the author of the frescoes told us about all this.
Contents of the page
- Fresco in interior design: what kind of interior does a fresco match?
- Painting in the interior: which wall is under the painting?
- Fresco in interior design: what colors to paint?
- Fresco in interior design: which fresco style to choose?
- Fresco in interior design: how much does a fresco on a wall cost?
Fresco in interior design: what kind of interior does a fresco match?
Frescoes will fit any interior! The only question is the correct motive and color, as well as the technique for making the painting.
Not every motif will look good “stretched” on the wall. The dimensions of the space in which the fresco will be located also affect its perception and appearance. It should be remembered that a fresco needs space: the more space it occupies, the greater must be the distance from which we see it. In the children’s room, the painting may contain more details and details – children are observant observers, they like to look at the world from a close distance. Fresco colors should be used in moderation – saturated colors affect other objects (the principle of color relativism), attract attention, remove other decorations from themselves and suppress adjacent colors.
Interior painting: which wall is under the painting?
Depending on the type of substrate, suitable methods and means of painting are selected. Therefore, the basis for painting can be gypsum, metal or wood. The smoother the surface we have at our disposal, the more detailed and accurate the picture will be. In the case of a wall, it is necessary to apply a smoothing coating – the wall cannot crumble and gather dust.
Fresco in interior design: what colors to paint?
The type of paint used to create a painting depends largely on the artist himself. One option is acrylic dispersion paints designed for walls that do not leave a latex finish. The thin, satin finish makes painting a more homey and warm interior finish. In order for the fresco to be durable, it must be additionally protected with UV varnish.
Fresco in interior design: what style of fresco to choose?
Possibilities – a full range: street graffiti, graphics or illusionist painting that imitates architecture and expands the interior. There are no portraits on the frescoes – the dimensions of the interior may limit their correct perception. In addition, the fresco should be attractive in the interior from different points of view, and not just from one strictly defined one. After all, a home is a place full of life – dynamic and changing.
Fresco in interior design: how much does a fresco on a wall cost?
The cost of painting depends on the level of complexity and the working time it takes.