It is already early evening but you just have enough time to jump on that bus and get your favourite spray cans from your local art supplies shop. Should the shop be closed by the time you get there, Bombing Science online shop will be there to the rescue, you happily reassure yourself. You like … Continue reading Graffiti artists, put your cans away, this train ain’t your usual moving canvas
Liz McQuiston‘s new book ‘Visual Impact – Creative Dissent in the 21th Century’, is out now. It is a richly illustrated exploration on art and design driving major social and political change in the 21st century. Loads of events, such as Arab Spring, Occupy Wall Street, etc., plus social issues like poverty, equality, gun-control and more, have given rise to what is known … Continue reading Visual Impact – Creative Dissent in the 21th Century
“Public art is art in any media that has been planned and executed with the intention of being staged in the physical public domain, usually outside and accessible to all.” says Wikipedia. And this makes public art more likely to be criticized, because the potential number of passers-by can be substantial. This is especially true in … Continue reading 5 controversial public art pieces
These days, some of the most interesting artists and art projects from all over the world are accessible from the comfort of our own homes. Whether you’re interested in digital art, galleries from your favourite artists, or even researching and comparing different pieces, you can do just about anything you need on your computer. Indeed, … Continue reading 5 Great Cities For Street Art
With some spare time available while on business recently in Dublin I had to put aside the Guinness and amazing Irish stew for a bit and not pass up the chance to check out what the streets had to offer. The creative festival Offset had recently took place with international talent like JR and Faile … Continue reading Dublin Street Art
