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Artists spray portraits of Navalny behind Soviet monument in Vienna

Austrian graffiti duo Joel Gamnou painted the portraits, receiving mostly positive feedback from the public, although criticism arose from certain groups alleging political misuse of the wall.

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‘It’s not Banksy’s’: UK artist claims viral plaque is a copy

Potential copyright infringement or a case of inspirational synchronicity?

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Take a look at these award-winning street murals from around the world

SFHIR's "Fene's Violonchelist" wins Best Mural of the World, a towering ode to music unveiled during the Perla Mural Fest in August 2023.

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Recent Banksy tree mural in North London defaced with white paint

The artwork, claimed by Banksy on Monday, suffered damage just days after its debut in London's Finsbury Park.

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Banksy's Bankstree: Artist confirms new artwork on London building

The elusive artist has confirmed that he is responsible for the mural, located on Finsbury Park’s Hornsey Road in London.

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Architecture as a means to preserve Qatar’s heritage

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From energy efficient superstructures to repurposed old buildings or the award-winning smart city of Msheireb, Qatar is reaping the rewards from laying the foundations of a greener future.

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Art on demand: UK launches digital street art collection

Want to see your favourite street art even after it's been scrubbed away? Now you can thanks to a brand new online collection which catalogues 5,000 pieces of Britain's best street art.

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This Ukrainian street artist made a war artwork every day for a year

In a gallery in Ukraine’s heavily bombarded northeastern city of Kharkiv, soldiers and students are among those viewing 364 paintings by Gamlet Zinkivskyi, a street artist who documented his daily experiences throughout a year of war.

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Long-lost amusement park designed by Dalí and Haring reopens in LA

Dali, Haring, Basquiat... In 1987, these famous artists all created attractions for Luna Luna, an amusement park that opened in Germany for a few weeks. More than 30 years later, the park has been reassembled in Los Angeles.

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Second suspect arrested in theft of Banksy stop sign artwork

A second suspect was arrested in the alleged theft of a work by the elusive street artist Banksy of a stop sign adorned with three military drones, London police said Sunday.

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Banksy’s new anti-war artwork 'stolen' an hour after its unveiling

The now-”stolen” artwork is believed to be related to the Israel Hamas war.

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Meet the mural artists adding vibrancy to Qatar’s cityscape

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"What is beautiful about this type of art, the art of street art painting, is that people enjoy this art throughout the year, they're walking, driving, or going to work."

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Robert De Niro and French artist JR team up for upcoming documentary

‘The Past Goes Fast’ examines the life of Robert De Niro’s father, a talented but unknown artist who struggled with his identity and loneliness.

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Banksy’s real name revealed?

A lost BBC interview with Banksy – one of the earliest known radio interviews with him - has been unearthed. And with it, possibly the secretive artist’s identity.

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Venice restoration of fading Banksy masterpiece sparks anger among artists

The Italian Ministry of Culture wants to restore a work by Banksy, but some artists argue it should be allowed to disappear naturally.

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South Korea's Waackxxxy crowned Queen of Street Dance in World Finals

From 16 to 1. When the lights went down low and the full capacity crowd at Frankfurt's Festhalle had their say South Korea's Waackxxxy was hailed as the winner of the Red Bull Dance Your Style World Final, the first woman in the competition's history to take the title.

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How Europe's street artists are reacting to the Israel-Hamas war

From murals and mosaics to digital paintings and political posters, Euronews Culture looks at how street artists across Europe are reacting to the war between Israel and Hamas.

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Meet the Spanish street artist telling Europe to love itself

Euronews Culture speaks to Jordi Villegas, the 28-year-old street artist peppering Europe's streets with messages telling passers-by how they should feel about the places they're visiting - and themselves.

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Visit the small Bulgarian town where politics meets pop culture

Inhabited by around 400 residents, Staro Zhelezare has undergone an enchanting transformation - where modest homes, once cloaked in silence, now stand adorned with an eclectic array of famous faces.

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This time for women! Brazilian murals painted for Women's World Cup

It is a tradition in the Vila Isabel neighbourhood in Rio de Janeiro, that artists paint a street for the Men’s World Cup. Now, for the first time, it is being covered in shades of yellow, blue, and green for the Women’s World Cup.