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🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Mural vandalized for the Iranian people

A mural supporting the Iranian regime was vandalized in Milan, amid polarized reactions from Italian pro-Palestinian groups supporting Iran.

Mar 1 • 14:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Barcelona also celebrates the Goya Awards in the street

Barcelona is hosting street celebrations for the Goya Awards, featuring large sculptures and exhibitions to commemorate Spanish cinema.

Feb 27 • 04:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Among Murals and Street Art on the Camino de Santiago

The article explores the vibrant street art along the Camino de Santiago, showcasing how contemporary expressions coexist with the historical significance of this pilgrimage route.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Roving performers to catch 'audiences unaware' with magic at WOMADelaide

The Melbourne physical theatre ensemble Born in a Taxi will bring unique roving performances to WOMADelaide, showcasing the evolution of street art over the years.

Feb 25 • 00:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula and the Art of Crossing the Street to Step on Banana Peels

The article discusses Brazilian political figures Lula, Janja, Toffoli, and Moraes, analyzing their public image management and potential miscalculations ahead of the upcoming presidential election.

Feb 24 • 18:40 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

What is a flâneur and flâneuse? The creators of the exhibition 'In Street Meanderings' invite you to experience the museum as a walk in Riga

The creators of the exhibition 'In Street Meanderings' encourage visitors to explore the urban charm and atmosphere reminiscent of flâneurs and flâneuses in Riga, Berlin, and Paris.

Feb 24 • 09:46 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

JR invites the former Daft Punk member Thomas Bangalter to transform the Pont Neuf into a "sound cave"

Thomas Bangalter, former member of Daft Punk, is set to create a musical environment for street artist JR's project at the Pont Neuf in Paris, transforming it into a "sound cave" in June.

Feb 23 • 14:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival blocks, Art Popular at the beach, Tchakabum at the mall, and comedy show: see the weekend agenda in ES

The weekend agenda in Espírito Santo features various events including Carnival street block parades, comedy shows, and live performances by popular music groups.

Feb 20 • 07:01 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

University of North Texas cancels exhibit featuring anti-ICE art

The University of North Texas has canceled an art exhibit by street artist Victor Quiñonez, aimed at protesting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement due to allegations of offensive content.

Feb 19 • 12:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

In Piazza Loreto a mural with five hangings on the Olympic rings: the street art provocation

A new street art piece titled 'Olimpiccato' features five figures hanging from the Olympic rings, created by artist Riccardo Gaffuri in a provocative homage near the historical site of Mussolini's execution.

Feb 18 • 18:08 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

EKA monumental art grant brings two new student works to Kotzebue Street

The EKA monumental art grant has awarded two student projects that will enhance the surroundings of the Estonian Academy of Arts building.

Feb 18 • 11:41 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Mónica Mays, the artist who creates universes with street objects, junkyards, and flea markets

Mónica Mays, a Madrid-born artist, utilizes repurposed items from urban environments to create immersive installations; she will showcase her work in Art Basel and New York, and presents a new installation reflecting on the historical significance of Matadero Madrid.

Feb 17 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Streets as a Gallery. The Fence of the Library in Ostrava's Vítkovice is Adorned with Artwork of Rolled Sheet Metal

A library in Ostrava's Vítkovice features a decorative fence made of rolled sheet metal, which transforms the street into an artistic gallery.

Feb 13 • 13:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Three generations of creators with a common point of reference their relationship with Greece

An art exhibition showcasing the works of Constantine Manos, Nikos Economopoulos, and Enri Canaj highlights their connections with Greece and street photography.

Feb 13 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Debret and Carnival: Know the story of the painting that became a symbol of street revelry in colonial Brazil

The article discusses the significance of Jean-Baptiste Debret's 1823 watercolor 'A Day of Entrudo (Carnival)', highlighting its portrayal of early Brazilian carnival traditions that differ from contemporary celebrations.

Feb 12 • 08:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

The frenzy for Bad Bunny inspires a lookalike contest in the US: 'His music is art'

A Bad Bunny lookalike contest took place in San Francisco, attracting hundreds of fans for a vibrant street party before the Super Bowl halftime show this weekend.

Feb 11 • 05:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Street Art as Revolution: Laika Heads to ICE and Militarized Europe

The political street art of Laika fiercely critiques figures like Trump and Orbán while addressing issues surrounding militarization and immigration enforcement in Europe.

Feb 7 • 17:13 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Mural from Poland among the best in the world. A tribute to a music star

A mural dedicated to Czesław Niemen in Opole, created by artist Przemysław Blejzyk, received an international award at the Street Art Cities Awards.

Feb 5 • 12:14 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

"Ice out!" Laika against Trump's agents at the Winter Olympics

Just hours before the official opening of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, street artist Laika's provocative artwork 'Ice out!' appears in Rome, criticizing the presence of the US federal agency ICE at the Games.

Feb 5 • 08:30 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The mural in Fuenlabrada that has ranked among the top three in the world

A mural in Fuenlabrada, Madrid has been recognized as the third best in the world for 2025 by the Street Art Citi platform.

Feb 4 • 10:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

From tags to Banksy, passing through Basquiat: the street enclosed in a museum

The Canal Foundation showcases over 60 works in the exhibition 'Urban Art. From the Origins to Banksy', highlighting the history and evolution of urban art.

Feb 3 • 18:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

A graffiti from Fuenlabrada ranks among the top three in the world

The graffiti 'Niños Perdidos I' by Spanish artist Murfin has secured third place in the world competition for urban art murals organized by Street Art Cities.

Feb 2 • 09:58 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

"Go down to the street and talk to strangers".. 5 lessons in the art of storytelling

The Poynter Institute emphasizes that successful journalistic stories still rely on fieldwork and listening to people, as derived from the experiences of award-winning journalists.

Jan 7 • 13:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

‘Ten more years’: Helen Wilding, the artist sketching the whole of Melbourne’s Brunswick Street

Helen Wilding has been dedicatedly sketching Melbourne’s Brunswick Street each week for seven years, capturing its diverse landscape and community.

Jan 3 • 19:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The future is not written: the mysterious last wishes of Anne Hidalgo as mayor of Paris

Anne Hidalgo, the socialist mayor of Paris, has sent out a somewhat enigmatic last greeting card as she prepares to leave her position in March, featuring artwork by street artist Obey.

Dec 30 • 11:52 UTC
🇮🇹 Corriere della Sera
Life & Tech

Obey and the commitment of street art in the App of 'la Lettura' (and in newsstands)

The article discusses a digital extra on ancient Roman roads in 'la Lettura', including a feature on the upcoming exhibition 'L’Appia è moderna' in Rome.

May 12 • 21:15 UTC

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