A mural defaced, restored and its evolutionMarta Ayala Minero is restoring her vandalized mural, which reflects themes of resilience and socio-political struggles while connecting communities across the globe.
Vandals Attack Great Highway Park - Streetsblog San FranciscoA mural by Emily Fromm was vandalized, highlighting ongoing community tensions surrounding Prop. K and the transformation of the Upper Great Highway.
A mural defaced, restored and its evolutionMarta Ayala Minero is restoring her vandalized mural, which reflects themes of resilience and socio-political struggles while connecting communities across the globe.
Vandals Attack Great Highway Park - Streetsblog San FranciscoA mural by Emily Fromm was vandalized, highlighting ongoing community tensions surrounding Prop. K and the transformation of the Upper Great Highway.
The first round of a brutal budget battle - 48 hillsThe community art project on Bernal Hill reflects the dynamic and progressive spirit of San Francisco.
AIDS Memorial Quilt Exhibit Now at SFO - San Francisco Bay TimesThe AIDS Memorial Quilt exhibition at SFO promotes awareness of HIV/AIDS and emotional healing for those affected.
Portions Of The AIDS Memorial Quilt On Display At SFO Through January 2026The AIDS Memorial Quilt is being exhibited at SFO through January 2026, showcasing the impact of the AIDS epidemic.
Flower Piano's whimsical charm brings music and nature together in SFFlower Piano transforms the San Francisco Botanical Garden into a musical haven, promoting creativity and community through spontaneous performances.
Community rallies to restore new 50-foot-long mural vandalized after SF's Great Highway closureCommunity rallies to restore a vandalized mural in San Francisco's Outer Sunset, showcasing strong local support and artist engagement.
AIDS Memorial Quilt exhibit at SFO honors lives lost, raises awareness to ongoing epidemicThe AIDS Memorial Quilt exhibition at San Francisco International Airport honors over 110,000 lives lost to AIDS.
The first round of a brutal budget battle - 48 hillsThe community art project on Bernal Hill reflects the dynamic and progressive spirit of San Francisco.
AIDS Memorial Quilt Exhibit Now at SFO - San Francisco Bay TimesThe AIDS Memorial Quilt exhibition at SFO promotes awareness of HIV/AIDS and emotional healing for those affected.
Portions Of The AIDS Memorial Quilt On Display At SFO Through January 2026The AIDS Memorial Quilt is being exhibited at SFO through January 2026, showcasing the impact of the AIDS epidemic.
Flower Piano's whimsical charm brings music and nature together in SFFlower Piano transforms the San Francisco Botanical Garden into a musical haven, promoting creativity and community through spontaneous performances.
Community rallies to restore new 50-foot-long mural vandalized after SF's Great Highway closureCommunity rallies to restore a vandalized mural in San Francisco's Outer Sunset, showcasing strong local support and artist engagement.
AIDS Memorial Quilt exhibit at SFO honors lives lost, raises awareness to ongoing epidemicThe AIDS Memorial Quilt exhibition at San Francisco International Airport honors over 110,000 lives lost to AIDS.
What can a 100-pixel video teach us about storytelling around the world?CAMP uses technology to create community-driven narratives through repurposed surveillance and television, exemplified by their works showcased at MoMA.
Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial launches second phase with nine new installations throughout the emirateThe Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial features global artists, showcasing 9 new installations that turn the city into an outdoor gallery.
How a Subway Mosaic Artist Spends Her SundaysArtistic subway mosaics in Williamsburg prompt reflection on community amidst gentrification.
Redbridge mural features 'footballers and aliens'A new 130ft mural in east London celebrates the history and future of Redbridge, created by local artists and community input.
Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial launches second phase with nine new installations throughout the emirateThe Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial features global artists, showcasing 9 new installations that turn the city into an outdoor gallery.
How a Subway Mosaic Artist Spends Her SundaysArtistic subway mosaics in Williamsburg prompt reflection on community amidst gentrification.
Redbridge mural features 'footballers and aliens'A new 130ft mural in east London celebrates the history and future of Redbridge, created by local artists and community input.
fromCreative Bloq1 month agoCreative agency gets revenge on vandals... with a fontDUDE London creatively transformed their graffiti into a free downloadable font, turning a negative experience into a positive, community-focused project.
Exclusive | Elizabeth Street Garden is a 'work of art,' new federal lawsuit claims - in latest attempt to save beloved NYC parkElizabeth Street Garden's advocates filed a lawsuit to protect it as an artistic space under the US Visual Artists Rights Act.
Public to create sign for renamed Overground lineCommunity involvement in creating a tapestry for the new Weaver line symbolizes collaboration and celebrates local artistic heritage.
Barnes station gains step-free access with new footbridge and liftsBarnes railway station is now accessible, thanks to a newly opened footbridge and lifts.
Public to create sign for renamed Overground lineCommunity involvement in creating a tapestry for the new Weaver line symbolizes collaboration and celebrates local artistic heritage.
Barnes station gains step-free access with new footbridge and liftsBarnes railway station is now accessible, thanks to a newly opened footbridge and lifts.
The sorrow, hope and longing of Japan's 'Missing Post Office'The Missing Post Office on Awashima Island connects the living to the deceased through a collection of over 60,000 unaddressed letters.
Don't Call It a Protest. It's a Walk for Radical Love.The procession in Harlem aimed to celebrate community and history rather than protest against gentrification, fostering hope and unity.
The sorrow, hope and longing of Japan's 'Missing Post Office'The Missing Post Office on Awashima Island connects the living to the deceased through a collection of over 60,000 unaddressed letters.
Don't Call It a Protest. It's a Walk for Radical Love.The procession in Harlem aimed to celebrate community and history rather than protest against gentrification, fostering hope and unity.
Weaver line rondel unveiled at Hackney DownsThe unveiling of a community-created roundel at Hackney Downs station celebrates the historical significance of the Weaver line in East London.
Hand-woven roundel unveiled to mark new London Overground line nameA hand-woven roundel at Hackney Downs station commemorates the new Weaver line, celebrating the weaving industry and community contributions in east London.
A woven tube roundel to celebrate the new Weaver Overground lineA woven patchwork roundel celebrates the renaming of the London Overground as the Weaver Line, reflecting local weaving traditions and community involvement.
Weaver line rondel unveiled at Hackney DownsThe unveiling of a community-created roundel at Hackney Downs station celebrates the historical significance of the Weaver line in East London.
Hand-woven roundel unveiled to mark new London Overground line nameA hand-woven roundel at Hackney Downs station commemorates the new Weaver line, celebrating the weaving industry and community contributions in east London.
A woven tube roundel to celebrate the new Weaver Overground lineA woven patchwork roundel celebrates the renaming of the London Overground as the Weaver Line, reflecting local weaving traditions and community involvement.
'What is he going to do for us?' Miami's Black residents consider next Trump presidencyThis year's Martin Luther King Jr. Day coincides with Trump's inauguration, provoking mixed emotions in the community.
Photos: Take a peek inside UC Berkeley's newest student housingxucyun ruwway enhances student living with modern amenities, study spaces, and local art integration.
Staging Hamlet Inside Grand Theft Auto Is Even Harder Than It LooksThe documentary highlights the unique intersection of art and gaming through a production of Hamlet in GTA Online.
The Yard Theatre to hold 'perfect' last show before demolitionThe Yard Theatre's final production will be 'The Glass Menagerie,' symbolizing transformation before its demolition to make way for a new venue.
Staging Hamlet Inside Grand Theft Auto Is Even Harder Than It LooksThe documentary highlights the unique intersection of art and gaming through a production of Hamlet in GTA Online.
The Yard Theatre to hold 'perfect' last show before demolitionThe Yard Theatre's final production will be 'The Glass Menagerie,' symbolizing transformation before its demolition to make way for a new venue.
Masked thief walked into Somerville exhibit and stole paintings, artist saysArt theft affects artists' accessibility and connection to the community.Leveille aims to make art affordable despite the disappointment of theft.The Somerville Open Studios exhibit faced disruption due to painted theft.
Barry McGee's "Cherry Picking" Exhibition Offers a Vibrant Underground Experience | stupidDOPEBarry McGee's exhibition "Cherry Picking" highlights the healing power of community-driven art in an inclusive, unconventional setting.
Council orders removal of Mary Poppins muralThe Kensington & Chelsea Council has ordered the removal of a Mary Poppins mural due to conservation area regulations.Resident Patrick Spens initiated a petition to protect the mural as a beacon of hope for the community.
YIIIE turns abandoned bicycle shed into community recycling space in chinaThe CACP project revitalizes abandoned spaces through sustainability and community involvement, directly addressing urban challenges.
This 'Subway Therapy' Set-Up Invites NYers To Share Their Feelings Beneath 14th St.Subway Therapy engages the community through shared expression in a subway tunnel, promoting positivity and conversation in a public space.
YIIIE turns abandoned bicycle shed into community recycling space in chinaThe CACP project revitalizes abandoned spaces through sustainability and community involvement, directly addressing urban challenges.
This 'Subway Therapy' Set-Up Invites NYers To Share Their Feelings Beneath 14th St.Subway Therapy engages the community through shared expression in a subway tunnel, promoting positivity and conversation in a public space.
Best Dodgers Murals to Visit in Los Angeles: Shohei Ohtani, Kike, Fernando Valenzuela and MoreThe Dodgers aim to establish a baseball dynasty, needing postseason success to fulfill their potential.
Giant gingerbread house appears in Hornchurch parkA giant gingerbread house was created by Barking and Dagenham College students as part of Mind's Havering Christmas Land attraction.
Lorraine O'Grady Finally Has the World's AttentionLorraine O'Grady's float at the 1983 African American Day Parade challenged stereotypes about art and demonstrated the importance of community in defining cultural identity.
New SF arts collective 465 introduces itself - 48 hillsBay Area artists face ongoing challenges, but the 465 Collective aims to unite and foster community through art and collaboration.
Kobe Bryant Mural in Brooklyn faces potential demolitionThe mural of Kobe and Gianna Bryant in Boerum Hill is at risk of demolition due to renovations.Community support is strong for the preservation of the mural despite construction efforts.
architect neil denari brings a pop of purple to beverly hills with 9000 wilshire workspaceNeil Denari's new office design merges modern aesthetics with sustainability and community, enhancing the urban landscape of Beverly Hills.
The London Buzz - 5th December 2024Local regulations clash with community art in Earl's Court.Barnet Council faces financial struggles, seeking government aid.Campaigns for justice against Metropolitan Police discrimination continue.Local governance is a contentious issue in Essex.
Kobe Bryant Mural in Brooklyn faces potential demolitionThe mural of Kobe and Gianna Bryant in Boerum Hill is at risk of demolition due to renovations.Community support is strong for the preservation of the mural despite construction efforts.
architect neil denari brings a pop of purple to beverly hills with 9000 wilshire workspaceNeil Denari's new office design merges modern aesthetics with sustainability and community, enhancing the urban landscape of Beverly Hills.
The London Buzz - 5th December 2024Local regulations clash with community art in Earl's Court.Barnet Council faces financial struggles, seeking government aid.Campaigns for justice against Metropolitan Police discrimination continue.Local governance is a contentious issue in Essex.
10th Annual Inscribe on World AIDS Day - San Francisco Bay TimesInscribe celebrates life and honors those lost to AIDS through community chalk art, fostering education and remembrance on World AIDS Day.
Photos: 'Our Mision Statement' exhibit is love letter to the neighborhoodArt can serve as a powerful tool for community resilience and pride.The exhibit reflects on the historical challenges faced by the Mission neighborhood.
Streets plagued by graffiti get mural makeoverMurals have replaced graffiti in East End, enhancing community pride and local identity.
Alien aunties and a woolly mammoth: Redbridge's history traced in new muralThe new mural in Ilford celebrates Redbridge's history and envisions its future, fostering community engagement and cohesion.
Enfield Chase station's new mural celebrates local history and heritageThe new mural at Enfield Chase station artfully depicts local history and community significance, enhancing the passenger experience.
Photos: 'Our Mision Statement' exhibit is love letter to the neighborhoodArt can serve as a powerful tool for community resilience and pride.The exhibit reflects on the historical challenges faced by the Mission neighborhood.
Streets plagued by graffiti get mural makeoverMurals have replaced graffiti in East End, enhancing community pride and local identity.
Alien aunties and a woolly mammoth: Redbridge's history traced in new muralThe new mural in Ilford celebrates Redbridge's history and envisions its future, fostering community engagement and cohesion.
Enfield Chase station's new mural celebrates local history and heritageThe new mural at Enfield Chase station artfully depicts local history and community significance, enhancing the passenger experience.
10 New Art Spaces to Visit in New York CityNew York's art scene is evolving, showcasing new galleries and exhibitions despite previous closures.
You can attach a written-out "wish" to this bright public art installation in NYCThe 'Star Light Star Bright' art installation invites community members to express their hopes and resolutions for the future.
Tree blanket color-coded by local temperatureThe knitting club uses temperature blankets to turn climate data into colorful art by representing daily temperatures in tree sweaters.
Redline Redefined: Launch Party + Concert (Oakland)The Redline Redefined project showcases the impact of redlining through the work of eight Bay Area artists.
Photos of the week: The thrill of victory, the agony of defeat, a homecoming for Klay and so much more!Sacred Heart Prep's boys water polo team won the CCS Open Division championship, demonstrating exceptional skill and teamwork.
"Like GTA in real life": How MSCHF became the most provocative art collective aroundMSCHF is a Brooklyn-based collective known for provocative, socially-commentary-driven art projects that unify communities around shared experiences.
New York City's underground tunnel becomes public therapy couchThe NYC tunnel project encourages emotional expression through post-it notes, fostering community connection and personal reflection.Matthew Chavez's initiative provides a therapeutic outlet for city commuters. It emphasizes authentic expression, free from political influences.
"Like GTA in real life": How MSCHF became the most provocative art collective aroundMSCHF is a Brooklyn-based collective known for provocative, socially-commentary-driven art projects that unify communities around shared experiences.
New York City's underground tunnel becomes public therapy couchThe NYC tunnel project encourages emotional expression through post-it notes, fostering community connection and personal reflection.Matthew Chavez's initiative provides a therapeutic outlet for city commuters. It emphasizes authentic expression, free from political influences.
In Oakland, 'Artists Against Apartheid' Build Solidarity With Palestinians | KQEDArtists unite to connect creative expression with activism, particularly in support of Palestinian liberation amid ongoing violence.
Bushwick Community Darkroom reopens in new locationThe Bushwick Community Darkroom has reopened in a larger space with enhanced facilities for photographers.
Excitement in Mayo as famous Paddington Bear statue unveiled in WestportPaddington Bear statues across the UK and Ireland celebrate the new film, fostering community engagement and local exploration.
Brooklyn's fish pond of discordThe makeshift fishpond in Bed-Stuy fosters community connection amid rising tourist interest and complicated social dynamics.
"Fish Torture Chamber": Aquarium With Real Fish Created Around Leaky Fire Hydrant Sparks ConcernsThe Bed-Stuy Goldfish Pond has sparked both admiration and concern for the fish's well-being during winter.
Brooklyn's fish pond of discordThe makeshift fishpond in Bed-Stuy fosters community connection amid rising tourist interest and complicated social dynamics.
"Fish Torture Chamber": Aquarium With Real Fish Created Around Leaky Fire Hydrant Sparks ConcernsThe Bed-Stuy Goldfish Pond has sparked both admiration and concern for the fish's well-being during winter.
Goodbye Summer, Hello September (2024 Wallpapers Edition) - Smashing MagazineSeptember marks a time for change and renewed inspiration, evident in the creative community's wallpaper designs.
Brooklyn Org and Groundswell Unveil Mural Celebrating Brooklyn's SpiritThe mural 'Show Brooklyn Some Love' showcases Brooklyn's culture and unity while promoting grassroots support for local organizations.
Brownsville community unveils vibrant mural celebrating local voices and culture * Brooklyn PaperThe mural 'Colors of My City' celebrates Brownsville's community through collaboration and represents its residents' stories and pride.
Premium Content: 'Show Brooklyn Some Love' is the theme of foundation's new mural at Atlantic CenterThe mural "Show Brooklyn Some Love" celebrates Brooklyn's culture, community, and artistic spirit, aiming to engage residents in supporting local grassroots organizations.
Brooklyn Org and Groundswell Unveil Mural Celebrating Brooklyn's SpiritThe mural 'Show Brooklyn Some Love' showcases Brooklyn's culture and unity while promoting grassroots support for local organizations.
Brownsville community unveils vibrant mural celebrating local voices and culture * Brooklyn PaperThe mural 'Colors of My City' celebrates Brownsville's community through collaboration and represents its residents' stories and pride.
Premium Content: 'Show Brooklyn Some Love' is the theme of foundation's new mural at Atlantic CenterThe mural "Show Brooklyn Some Love" celebrates Brooklyn's culture, community, and artistic spirit, aiming to engage residents in supporting local grassroots organizations.
London's new Weaver line is getting a huge tapestry artwork - and you can help make itTfL's new Overground naming allows Londoners to engage in local history through a public artwork project for the Weaver line.
Colorful Blossoms And Rainy Days (April 2024 Wallpapers Edition) - Smashing MagazineMonthly wallpapers created by community artists for inspiration.Freedom given to artists to express creativity and emotions independently.
Marcellina Akpojotor amplifies family history in fabric-filled paintings of Nigerian domestic lifeMarcellina Akpojotor drew inspiration from her father's art and Catholic iconography, leading to her pursuit of art as a career.
Colorful Blossoms And Rainy Days (April 2024 Wallpapers Edition) - Smashing MagazineMonthly wallpapers created by community artists for inspiration.Freedom given to artists to express creativity and emotions independently.
Marcellina Akpojotor amplifies family history in fabric-filled paintings of Nigerian domestic lifeMarcellina Akpojotor drew inspiration from her father's art and Catholic iconography, leading to her pursuit of art as a career.