Street Art
Street art refers to artistic creations produced in a public space, usually without formal authorisation.
Street artists frequently engage in studio work, host gallery exhibitions, or explore diverse creative avenues. Their engagement with these forms doesn’t signify an opposition to traditional art – rather, it underscores their appreciation for the freedom inherent in public art, liberated from the constraints of societal judgement.
While contemporary graffiti primarily centres on 'tagging' and text-based themes, street art embraces a wider spectrum of creative expression. Street art operates within a realm devoid of rigid regulations, allowing for boundless creativity. Nevertheless, typical materials and methods encompass fly-posting (also referred to as wheat-pasting), stencilling, stickers, freehand drawing, and even video projections.
8 results found for "Street Art"
Bäst
Michael “Bäst” Polimeni (he/him) was born in Coney Island, New York in 1970. He lived in Brooklyn until his death in 2021, and spent many years working at nearby JFK Airport.
Seth Globepainter
Seth Globepainter (he/him) was born in 1972 in Paris, where he lives and works.
Meguru Yamaguchi
Meguru Yamaguchi (he/him) was born in 1984 in Shibuya, Tokyo, and is now based in Brooklyn, New York.
Kaï
Kaï Guetta (he/him) is an Angeleno native who continues to live and work in Los Angeles, USA.
Hebru Brantley
Hebru Brantley was born in 1981 in Chicago, Illinois. He now lives and works in Los Angeles, CA.
Frédéric Platéus
Frédéric Platéus was born in 1976 in Belgium and currently lives and works in Liège.
Vhils
Vhils, real name Alexandre Farto, was born in 1987 on the outskirts of Lisbon, Portugal. He now splits his time between Lisbon and London, UK.
Paul Insect
Paul Insect, also known as PINS, was born in 1971 in the south east of England. He now lives and works in London.
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