Tag: streetart

The Tree Project: Another Urban Street Art Idea Moving to Nature to Raise Awareness to Global Climate Change

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Painting faces on dead wood in nature isn’t exactly considered urban art, but renowned duo, urban artists, Carolin and Phil Goldstein (a.k.a. ZONENKINDER), from Berlin, have taken their skills into nature. We found this inspirational piece from Wooster Collective who brought this story to life by highlighting the work called “The Tree Project.” The project […]

Agenda Ends Winter New York Show and Takes It to Miami Instead in Cool Wynwood Location, Home to Mural Projects During Art Basel

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Big news today from Agenda trade show, the leader in action sports, streetwear, urbanwear apparel, footwear and accessories as they have moved their New York show to Miami. We’re pleased to hear this, especially the cool location and timeframe. Here’s more: On January 18, 2016, Agenda will launch in Miami, FL. We have been holding […]

Tribeca Film Festival to Kick-off this Week, Featuring Paris Street Artist JR’s Les Bosquets Film with NYC Ballet and Street Dancers

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Tribeca Film Festival kicks-off later this week. One of the most highly anticipated films is Paris street artist’s JR, “Les Bosquets.” The film follows the story of JR’s first project Portrait of a Generation in the ghetto of Montfermeil, the story of Ladj Ly and the riots in the suburbs of Paris in 2005, and […]

Pepsi Launches Streetwear, Sneaker, and Electronics Collections—Hopes to Gain Cred with Global Youth

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In the competitive landscape of soft drink brands, the need for revitalizing what a beverage “means” to a target marketplace keeps the kingpins of soda constantly coming-up with new campaigns. From Mountain Dew’s streetart collabs and bottle designs, to Coke’s recent licensing with Uniqlo, the constant search to connect with youth culture often means moving […]

Street Artist JR Premieres Les Bosquets with NYC Ballet; Choreography and Music Inspired by Portrait of a Generation

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Parisian-based street artist and TED Award winner, JR, will debut  “Les Bosquets,” the ballet he created in collaboration with New York City Ballet, with original music by Woodkid, and guest dancer Lil Buck on April 29th, 2014. JR’s debut as a choreographer will involve 42 dancers on stage. Les Bosquets is inspired by JR’s first […]

Banksy Site Goes Live Again with Fresh Street Art Mocking Societal Norms

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Leave to Banksy to call attention to what society takes for granted. Or misses. In his latest series of street art, the UK-based artist takes a look at modern relationships, among other things. Posted on his site, which is now live again, is a picture of a couple hugging, but really sneaking peaks of their […]

Legacy of 70’s and 80’s Music Recordings Honored with Massive Street Art Mural by Faile in NYC

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Here is another example of street art as a catalyst for change and communication. Faile has created their largest mural yet in New York City, according to Wooster Collective, to honor the legacy of the building and their early 70’s and 80’s recordings. The location is at 321 West 44th Street. Huge, colorful images and […]

Dramatic Highlights from the U.S. Open of Surfing Featuring Alejo Muniz, Carissa Moore, Plus Latest from Surf Fashion, Sponsors, and the Scene at Huntington Beach

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One of the most popular and prestigious surfing events in the world is the US Open of Surfing, which took place in Huntington Beach (Surf City), CA from July 20-28, 2013 featuring top pro men and women surfers, plus skate and BMX events, street art exhibitions, loads of sponsors, and music with performances from Modest […]

Paris Street Artist JR and His Wrinkles of the City Reach Berlin, Plus Inside Out Reaches the North Pole on Earth Day, and Official Feature Spotlight at Tribeca Film Festival

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JR’s Inside Out and Wrinkles of the City programs, of which won him a TED award two years ago, continues its trek across the world. JR’s work and that of many of his peers in street art are among the growing movement of cultural and social awareness that’s taking place with a new generation of […]

Antidote Magazine’s Street Issues Features 8 Covers Paired with Top Models and Photography of Hans Feurer

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  The Street Issue theme of Antidote magazine’s latest upcoming issue provides a unique look at how the streets of urban landscapes and the people in various environments continue to inspire art, photography and fashion these days. With the explosion of streetwear blogs, streetart Tumblr’s and any number of designer blogs, sites, and lookbooks, fashion […]