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The secretive British street artist known as Banksy has always made a political statement with his art. This past week, a large collection of Banksy works where put on display in an exhibit – “War Capitalism & Liberty.” More than 100 Banksy art pieces and over 60-plus records and CD covers were curated from private collectors and clients.
It may just look like a cute Panda project and a nod to urban art, but it’s also to raise awareness about Pandas. French artist Paulo Grangeon partners with WWF, PMQ and allrightsreserved plan to launch 1,600 Pandas in papier-mâché form onto the streets of Hong Kong.
Artist Benedetto Bufalino does art in away that says something about our world and a touch of humor. And this is what we need as this crazy Holiday shopping stress, family madness and all out craziness, we all need a dose of Bufalino street art.
Take a abandon warehouse and 4 graffiti artists and let them roam free and spray paint away. Street art at it’s best by artists: Sofles, Fintan Magee, Treas and Quench. Check out this cool timelapse video by these artists:
French street artist OaKoAk turns street signs, walls, bus signs and just anything on a street into works of art.
Artist Felice Varini likes to do big 3D-like geometric murals on buildings. The art project was unleashed last month in Paris, France at the Grand Palais.
The staff here at Retrenders has brought you other umbrella art pieces in the past – maybe its a trend. Seriously though, artist Luke Jerram said it best in describing his recent outdoor art installation Just Sometimes, “It’s ok to create something that is simply beautiful that makes the public smile.” Honestly, I really wouldn’t mind walking by this to work everyday. Sure would bring a smile to my face and some spring to my feet as I tackle a long day of work. Go to his website to check out some of his other amazing art installation, sculptures, and live art.
How cool would it be to play the classic board game “Monopoly” on the streets of Chi-town? Way cool.
Image via Colossal
The street artist(s) behind this “Monopoly” art project chose to remain hidden, but they are simply known as the artist(s) – Bored. For more pictures of this “Monopoly” street art and article, go to: Colossal, Art & Design – Monopoly Street Art.
Time-lapse video of artist Chris Carlson drawing Mario in 3D with chalk.
I love this notebook, because I doodle and I can’t stop drawing during those long drawn out meetings at work. With a notebook like this, I think I can really explore different areas of drawing like, for example, maybe trying out graffiti art.
Quick Facts: 80 pages to draw and costs $16.95USD.
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