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Street Art

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A graffiti artist in a hooded jacket paints on a plywood wall filled with cartoon-style murals beneath a large tag of his name, showing the ongoing creation of street art at the future entrance to the New Museum’s restaurant.

Fine Art Meets Street Art: The New Museum’s Freeman Alley Gambit

Whether Freeman Alley becomes the scene of some kind of dialogue between art worlds or another example of cultural appropriation may depend on how both sides navigate an unprecedented arrangement.
By J. Scott Orr
An older man in a suit, identified as Guernsey’s president Arlan Ettinger, stands beside a large concrete slab painted by Banksy with a red balloon heart and graffiti text inside a mall-like space.

It’s Born to be Wild, But Street Art Doesn’t Always Stay That Way

The unprecedented increase in value of work by street artists has led to a commodification of a product that was once simply a source of public enjoyment.
By J. Scott Orr
A photo of a large, brightly painted mural featuring colorful leaves and the words "START DREAMING!!!" with a person standing in front of it holding a tablet. The sky is blue and clear in the background.

Dreaming in Color in Wynwood: An Interview With Artist and Muralist Karol Stefanini

"It’s literally the realization of a dream. Not just anyone gets an opportunity like this. To have a mural here, you need to earn your space."
By Dan Duray
A work in The Bronx by street artist Banksy, completed during his New York City residency. (Photo: http://www.banksyny.com)

Scientists Confirm Banksy’s Identity, Britain Names Venice Biennale Artist—and More

By Alanna Martinez
A state of Queen Victoria by artist Joseph Boehm in Bristol England. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

Artist Draws Genitals on Queen Victoria, Fans Mourn at David Bowie Exhibit—and More

By Alanna Martinez
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West (foreground) with Rich Wilkerson Jr. (back right).

Kim & Kanye’s Wedding Pastor Sued For Theft by Miami Street Artists

By Guelda Voien

Everyone Loves This Iconic Street Artist’s Illegal Fashion Ad Takeover

By Zachary Weiss
25th November 1963: John Lennon (1940 - 1980), singer, guitarist and songwriter with the Beatles, plays an acoustic guitar during Granada TV's Late Scene Extra television show filmed in Manchester, England on November 25, 1963. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

John Lennon’s Guitar Auctioned for $2.4M, Space Invader Comes to NY, and More

By Alanna Martinez
Harif Guzman

Meet the Graffiti Artist Shaking Up the Fashion World

By Maggie O'Neill
(Photo: James Weber)

Love Heals Foundation Dedicates Mural Project to AIDS Activist Alison Gertz

By Francis Curiel
Artist Antonio Ramos; Image courtesy of a fundraising site, YouCaring.com, raising monies for his family.

Street Artist Shot to Death While Painting Anti-Violence Mural in Oakland

By Guelda Voien
A visitor takes a picture of "Dirty Corner" by artist Anish Kapoor, vandalized for the second time in the gardens of the Chateau de Versailles. (Photo by Chesnot/Getty Images)

Anish Kapoor Says Sculpture Ruling Akin to Rape, Brian Sewell Dead at 84, and More

By Guelda Voien
The British Museum.

UTA Wants to Rep Artists, Flash Mob Protests BP at British Museum, and More

By Guelda Voien
Photos of what is suspected to be a covert exhibition called "Dismaland" by world famous street artist Banksy in the seaside town of Weston-super-mare in Bristol, England. (Photo: Instagram via @bjornonn)

What Is This Giant Sculpture From Burning Man Doing in a Secret Banksy Show?

By Alanna Martinez
Artist Shepard Fairey, known for his "Hope" poster during the 2008 election, was arrested in Detroit on charges of malicious destruction of property (Photo: JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images).

Shepard Fairey Turns Himself in for Detroit Vandalism

By Hailey Cunningham
Artist Shepard Fairey attends event at SXSW (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for VEVO).

Street Artist Shepard Fairey Arrested in Los Angeles for Detroit Vandalism Charges

By Hailey Cunningham
Mr. Fairey.

Street Art Star Shepard Fairey Wanted on Destruction of Property Charges in Detroit

By Guelda Voien
Manhattan, Chinatown Rooftop Graffiti (Photo: Maremagnum/Getty Images)

Tag This: Collector Commissions Huge Graffiti Project in the Bronx

By Eliza M Dumais
A family awaiting to step foot in their new home

Art Spiegelman Teams With French Artist JR On An Ellis Island Art Book

By Ben Shapiro
NY Graffiti Legend Lee Quinones on the Street Art Today. (Photo: Nicole Klagsbrun)

From Vandal to Legend: ‘Wild Style’ Graffiti Pioneer Lee Quinones on NY Street Art

By Alanna Martinez
Coney Island's Mermaid Parade (Steve Cernin/Getty Images)

Food Fair! Street Art! Jeffrey Deitch! Coney Island! A Blowout’s Coming to Brooklyn

By Alanna Martinez
Dabs Myla at the 2015 MTV Movie Awards. The artist couple designed the event's elaborate stage and new logo. (Photo: @dabsmyla Instagram)

Meet the Street Artists Behind the Logo and Stage for the 2015 MTV Movie Awards

By Alanna Martinez
Fumero's mural of Biggie Smalls at The Musket Room. (Photo by @Fumeroism, Courtesy, The Musket Room)

Is Biggie Smalls Becoming New York’s Street Art Saint?

By Ryan Steadman
A not so happy Fat Albert upset with his creator (Photo: The artist's Instagram. @floodclub)

Street Art Campaign Featuring Fat Albert and Friends Calls Out Bill Cosby

By Ben Shapiro
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