From graffiti to monumental installations, street art turns public space into a field of expression. Discover its most influential artists, techniques and messages.
At the Heart of Street Art
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- Who is considered a pioneer of the “Wildstyle” graffiti in New York during the 1970s?
- What term refers to the art of painting murals on large wall surfaces, a common practice among street artists?
- Who created a series of artworks using ceramic mosaics that resemble characters from 1980s video games?
- Which street artist is famous for their hyper-realistic portraits painted on large urban buildings?
- Which iconic work by Banksy depicts a girl reaching out for a heart-shaped balloon?
- Which street artist is famous for their ephemeral installations of papier-mâché character sculptures?
- Which project by JR highlights the situation of migrants, using giant portraits?
- Which work by Shepard Fairey became a symbol of Barack Obama’s presidential campaign in 2008, illustrating the impact of street art on politics?
- Which street artist has transformed manhole covers and old payphones into works of art, bringing humor and surprise to urban streets?
- Which artist is known for his “Shadowman” installations, dark and menacing figures painted on the walls of New York in the 1980s?
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