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Lucia Gonzalez Ippolito's outspoken Mission art draws on a legacy of activism - 48 hills

Lucía González Ippolito's art illuminates local history and socio-economic struggles, bridging past narratives with present realities in the Mission District.

Mantra's Murals Collect Enormous Butterflies in Building-Size Specimen Cases

Youri Cansell, a.k.a. Mantra, creates large insect murals that celebrate nature and diversity, particularly showcasing the endangered Miami blue butterfly.
#community-engagement

playful characters pop out of wood campers' customized traffic signs in rennes, france

Rennes implemented innovative traffic signs to enhance road safety and community engagement in La Courrouze district through vibrant urban art.

vibrant cactus motifs decorate ciudad juarez's historic center reclaiming public space

Desert Paths transforms Ciudad Juárez's urban landscape through vibrant art and community-focused design, enhancing public space and safety.

Juxtapoz Magazine - The Blueprint: Blink Cincinnati and the Creation of a Public Art Legacy

Blink Cincinnati redefines urban art festivals by focusing on future aspirations rather than past achievements, aiming for a city-wide, immersive celebration.

Gordon Matta-Clark's caged rosebush, hidden in plain sight for 52 years, is marked and restored

Gordon Matta-Clark's ephemeral art highlights the importance of nature in urban settings, exemplified by the revival of Rosebush.

Dome Next Door Installation / Toms kampars + Hori_zonte + Jurgis Gecys + Antonella Amesberger

Dome Next Door is an interactive urban art installation fostering engagement with Riga's history and culture.

Vandalism Strikes Viral Brooklyn Fish Pond, Sparking Community Outrage

The Brooklyn fish pond vandalism highlights community division over animal welfare and urban creativity.

playful characters pop out of wood campers' customized traffic signs in rennes, france

Rennes implemented innovative traffic signs to enhance road safety and community engagement in La Courrouze district through vibrant urban art.

vibrant cactus motifs decorate ciudad juarez's historic center reclaiming public space

Desert Paths transforms Ciudad Juárez's urban landscape through vibrant art and community-focused design, enhancing public space and safety.

Juxtapoz Magazine - The Blueprint: Blink Cincinnati and the Creation of a Public Art Legacy

Blink Cincinnati redefines urban art festivals by focusing on future aspirations rather than past achievements, aiming for a city-wide, immersive celebration.

Gordon Matta-Clark's caged rosebush, hidden in plain sight for 52 years, is marked and restored

Gordon Matta-Clark's ephemeral art highlights the importance of nature in urban settings, exemplified by the revival of Rosebush.

Dome Next Door Installation / Toms kampars + Hori_zonte + Jurgis Gecys + Antonella Amesberger

Dome Next Door is an interactive urban art installation fostering engagement with Riga's history and culture.

Vandalism Strikes Viral Brooklyn Fish Pond, Sparking Community Outrage

The Brooklyn fish pond vandalism highlights community division over animal welfare and urban creativity.
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Mission artist animates green utility boxes with a flock of birds

Local artist Claudio Talavera-Ballón has transformed utility boxes into vibrant depictions of local birds, connecting urban art with nature appreciation.

Finally, The 2025 Irish Farmer Charity Calendar Is Here!

Photography can capture the essence of urban life and evoke strong emotions.
Innovative photography brings humor into everyday life through creative entries.
Balancing nostalgia and fear can create powerful photographic narratives.
#london

Mapped: Every Banksy artwork in London you can still visit for free

Banksy's 2024 artworks in London attracted thousands, merging art with public spaces and engaging the community in creative interactions.

Hampstead Heath and Primrose Hill paintings among 'celebration of the city'

John Duffin's new collection celebrates urban life in London and New York through vivid oil paintings and detailed observations of city scenes.

Here's a map of all the Banksys you can still spot around London

Banksy’s artworks often don’t last long, but some of his recent pieces from August 2024 still stand in London.

Find the Limehouse Dragon's Gate

The two dragons in Limehouse symbolize regeneration and represent the area's rich cultural history, commissioned by the LDDC.

A stacked slate surprise - the story behind a wave-patterned wall

The 'Slate Wall' by Andy Goldsworthy serves both as art and a representation of London's geography, enhancing luxury flats near Buckingham Palace.

Mapped: Every Banksy artwork in London you can still visit for free

Banksy's 2024 artworks in London attracted thousands, merging art with public spaces and engaging the community in creative interactions.

Hampstead Heath and Primrose Hill paintings among 'celebration of the city'

John Duffin's new collection celebrates urban life in London and New York through vivid oil paintings and detailed observations of city scenes.

Here's a map of all the Banksys you can still spot around London

Banksy’s artworks often don’t last long, but some of his recent pieces from August 2024 still stand in London.

Find the Limehouse Dragon's Gate

The two dragons in Limehouse symbolize regeneration and represent the area's rich cultural history, commissioned by the LDDC.

A stacked slate surprise - the story behind a wave-patterned wall

The 'Slate Wall' by Andy Goldsworthy serves both as art and a representation of London's geography, enhancing luxury flats near Buckingham Palace.
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Juxtapoz Magazine - Blic "City Dwellers" @ Thinkspace Projects, Los Angeles

Blic's art captures urban life's struggle, resilience, and celebration through the metaphor of 'Humands' in a vivid, engaging manner.
#photography

I feel like I'm drowning

The editorial 'I Feel Like I'm Drowning' explores the intersection of music, mythology, and mental health through powerful visual storytelling.
Gabi Gruszka's work invites viewers to contemplate deeper themes of beauty intertwined with despair and resilience.

manuel alvarez diestro's photographs take over the streets of bilbao and santander

Manuel Alvarez Diestro creates urban photo installations connecting Asian vertical structures with Northern Spain's architecture, enriching public space interaction.

Big ideas: a celebration of French artist JR's installations in pictures

JR's artistic works highlight urban identities and cultural narratives.
The installations provoke thought about social issues and community representation.

I feel like I'm drowning

The editorial 'I Feel Like I'm Drowning' explores the intersection of music, mythology, and mental health through powerful visual storytelling.
Gabi Gruszka's work invites viewers to contemplate deeper themes of beauty intertwined with despair and resilience.

manuel alvarez diestro's photographs take over the streets of bilbao and santander

Manuel Alvarez Diestro creates urban photo installations connecting Asian vertical structures with Northern Spain's architecture, enriching public space interaction.

Big ideas: a celebration of French artist JR's installations in pictures

JR's artistic works highlight urban identities and cultural narratives.
The installations provoke thought about social issues and community representation.
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#brooklyn

Impromptu Brooklyn 'aquarium' paved over by NYC officials

The 'Bed-Stuy Aquarium' on a Brooklyn sidewalk captured community spirit before being filled in for safety concerns.

Vandals deface NYC's viral hydrant puddle pond, multiple fish killed in overnight mayhem: 'It's time to get busy'

The vandalism of Brooklyn's hydrant-fish pond highlights ongoing community conflicts regarding urban art, animal welfare, and environmental concerns.

Impromptu Brooklyn 'aquarium' paved over by NYC officials

The 'Bed-Stuy Aquarium' on a Brooklyn sidewalk captured community spirit before being filled in for safety concerns.

Vandals deface NYC's viral hydrant puddle pond, multiple fish killed in overnight mayhem: 'It's time to get busy'

The vandalism of Brooklyn's hydrant-fish pond highlights ongoing community conflicts regarding urban art, animal welfare, and environmental concerns.
morebrooklyn

From Reviled to Revered, an Enormous Pigeon Perches Atop the High Line

Argote's sculpture "Dinosaur" elevates the pigeon to a monumental status, challenging perceptions of value and history in urban environments.

reflective sea of salvage blankets by SpY whispers inside former oviedo weapons factory

SpY's Blankets 2 installation redefines a former factory space into an interactive, kinetic artwork, blending sound and visual experiences with nature.

Towering New Mural Rises on the UWS With the Help of Local Students: See It

A new mural titled "Always in Bloom" on the Upper West Side promotes environmental awareness and community revitalization through youth involvement.
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yayoi kusama's infinite accumulation sculpture lands in london as soaring silver spheres

Yayoi Kusama presents Infinite Accumulation in London, a monumental site-specific installation expanding her polka dot motif into linked forms, evoking unity and instability of the cosmos.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Forging Ahead of History: An Essay on the Work of Michael Walsh

Michael Walsh uses urban environments as inspiration for his interdisciplinary artwork.

Stunning Streetart Pieces and Murals by Helio Bray

Helio Bray combines graffiti and figurative art to create striking murals and paintings.

The Bronx Biennial Showcases the Struggles of Urban Life

The AIM Fellowship at Bronx Museum has supported artists' careers since 1980, including well-known figures like Glenn Ligon.
The Bronx Calling: Sixth AIM Biennial showcases the works of fifty-three artists from the Artist in Marketplace Fellowship program.

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