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Street art

The street as an artist’s canvas

Since the late 1950s and early 1960s street art has become a celebrated genre in the art world. Street art took off after French graffiti artist Gérard Zlotykamien began to use outdoor urban spaces as his canvas in 1963.

The Harriet Tubman mural that transcends time

The Harriet Tubman mural that transcends time 12.03.2022

Born enslaved roughly 200 years ago, Harriet Tubman became a legendary abolitionist in the US known for working on the Underground Railroad. Street artist Michael Rosato has immortalized the celebrated figure in art.
Street art exhibition in former Berlin arcade

Street art exhibition in former Berlin arcade 18.10.2021

A Berlin street art collective has turned a former amusement arcade into a temporary art gallery where traditional works meet augmented reality. Using an app, visitors can enjoy artworks springing to life.
Banksy's 'Love is in the bin' goes under hammer

Banksy's 'Love is in the bin' goes under hammer 14.10.2021

The graffiti artist's landmark painting, which used to be known as "Girl with balloon," is up for sale. Here are some of the mysterious artist's past works.
'Yemen's Banksy': Murad Subay creates art against war in Berlin

'Yemen's Banksy': Murad Subay creates art against war in Berlin 23.09.2021

Yemen remains the world's worst humanitarian crisis, say humanitarian organizations. At the Human Rights Film Festival in Berlin, street artist Murad Subay comments on the horrors of war.
Shamsia Hassani: The Afghan female graffiti artist capturing women's voices

Shamsia Hassani: The Afghan female graffiti artist capturing women's voices 19.08.2021

Afghanistan's first female street artist depicts Afghan women as they face renewed Taliban threats. Despite the danger, she pursues her work of resistance.

Covilhã: an insider tip for street art in Portugal 09.08.2021

The WOOL street art festival in Covilhã, Portugal really lives up to its name. Through the 1980s, the town was famous for its flourishing wool industry – and the many murals adorning the cityscape reflect this tradition.
Remembering George Floyd through street art

Remembering George Floyd through street art 22.04.2021

George Floyd's murder by police officer Derek Chauvin inspired street artists around the world to express their support with the Black Lives Matter movement.
A year of COVID in international street art

A year of COVID in international street art 11.03.2021

The coronavirus pandemic was officially declared a year ago. From Wuhan to Mexico, DW takes a look back at the last year in street art.

Street art in the Egyptian revolution

Street art in the Egyptian revolution 23.01.2021

Egypt's street artists expressed their dissent on Cairo's walls, as thousands of protesters demanded more democratic rights.
How street art influenced Arab spring protests in Egypt

How street art influenced Arab spring protests in Egypt 23.01.2021

In 2011, street artists used their creativity to voice dissent in Egypt as thousands of protesters clamored for a regime change in Cairo's Tahrir Square.
Street Art during Covid-19

Street Art during Covid-19 30.11.2020

50 street artists’ reactions to the coronavirus pandemic have been assembled in an art book. Working in Madrid, Ernesto Muñiz created a ‘Corona Virgin’. In Berlin, toilet paper has become a popular motif in the street art scene.

Thierry Noir’s street art and the Berlin Wall

Thierry Noir’s street art and the Berlin Wall 03.10.2020

30 years after the Fall of the Berlin Wall, Thierry Noir’s colorful art still graces the remains of the former border. At the East Side Gallery visitors can see the iconic graffiti by the French street artist.
New exhibition asks: 'Who the f*** is Banksy?'

New exhibition asks: 'Who the f*** is Banksy?' 25.09.2020

The most famous street artist on the planet holds no trademark on his works, but the enigmatic Briton definitely owns his identity, as a new exhibit shows.

Street art in Berlin

Street art in Berlin 07.09.2020

Berlin's cityscape is shaped by street art in many places. Graffiti in some instances are legally considered vandalism — but there are also works of art that were created legally.
Banksy's donated Mediterranean 'triptych' sells for $2.3 million

Banksy's donated Mediterranean 'triptych' sells for $2.3 million 29.07.2020

The British artist sold his triptych, "Mediterranean sea view 2017," at a Sotheby’s auction to raise money for a Bethlehem hospital. It is one of several Banksy works evoking the consequences of conflict in the region.

Mask up! – Zimbabwe street art raises COVID-19 awareness 28.07.2020

Graffiti artists in Zimbabwe's capital, Harare, have joined their country's fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, encouraging people to wear face masks and stay safe.
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