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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.

15/08/2023

Culture news

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.

19/07/2023

Culture news

Official Banksy exhibition coming to Glasgow

Glasgow's Gallery of Modern Art set to play host to the elusive artist's first solo show in 14 years from Sunday 18 June.

17/06/2023

Culture news

JR focuses on child refugees in acclaimed Turin show

Turin's branch of Gallerie D'Italia plays host to the celebrated French photographer's exhibition, which runs until next month.

15/06/2023

Culture news

Amsterdam’s Iconic 3X Symbol Transformed by Mr Doodle

Acclaimed artist Sam Cox, better known as Mr. Doodle, left his distinctive mark on Amsterdam, by creating an art piece at Straat Museum. The Straat Museum is dedicated to street art in the Netherlands.

20/04/2023

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WATCH: Street artists give neglected Baghdad district a makeover

Baghdad's al Kadhimiya neighbourhood is hoping to become the next street art destination for tourists.

15/04/2023

Culture news

Northern Ireland Peace Deal: 25 Year Anniversary through iconic murals

Friday 7 April marks the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday agreement. Euronews Culture takes a look at some of the most impactful and iconic murals across Northern Ireland.

07/04/2023

Culture news

The world's first Warhol / Basquiat retrospective opens in Paris

From 5 April, 70 canvases co-created by Andy Warhol and Basquiat are being presented at the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris, in what is being billed as the world's first Warhol/Basquiat four-handed retrospective of this magnitude.

05/04/2023

Culture news

'Art Paris' marks 25th anniversary as French market fears tax hike

'Art Paris' runs from 30 March through to 2 April in the French capital. It comes as French artists express concern over an EU tax hike on art sales.

28/03/2023

Culture news

Taking the plunge to see Portugal's unique underwater exhibition

Ever wanted to combine diving exploration and a love of art? Now, you don't have to only imagine it as Portuguese street artist Vhils has created an artificial art reef made out of giant pieces from power stations no longer in operation.

26/03/2023

Culture news

How Corteiz became the most hyped streetwear brand in the UK

From their 99p Cargos Drop to their recent collaboration with Nike, Corteiz continues to surprise and captivate their audience with each new venture.

17/03/2023

Culture news

(Dis)OBEY: France hosts world’s biggest Shepard Fairey retrospective

The world’s largest ever exhibition on street artist Shepard Fairey, better known as OBEY, opens its doors in France, at Lyon’s Musée Guimet.

08/03/2023

Culture news

Ukraine authorities adopt new measures to protect Banksy works in Kyiv

After the attempted theft of one of Banksy's murals in Kyiv, the local government has implemented a new security system to keep the safe and on display when damaged buildings are reconstructed.

01/03/2023

Culture news

Council removes part of Banksy's domestic abuse artwork

Council removes part of Banksy's domestic abuse artwork

15/02/2023

Art

Why has an exhibition of Banksy replicas popped up in Russia?

The anonymous street artist has previously disavowed an unauthorised exhibition in Moscow and has campaigned for the Ukrainian people.

24/01/2023

Lifestyle

Attention public urinators: Beware of London's anti-pee paint!

Hold on tight to your bladders, as we take a deep dive into how different European cities are tackling the old-age issue of public urination

18/01/2023

Culture news

New York artist turns street scenes into miniature art objects

From the streets to Sotheby's auctions... New York artist turns hip-hop scenes and street corners into miniature art objects.

29/12/2022

Culture news

Messi's World Cup celebration is now on a mural in Argentina

The iconic image of Argentina's captain Lionel Messi finally lifting football's World Cup trophy has now been immortalised as a mural on a wall in Buenos Aires.

24/12/2022

Culture news

Lyon's "festival of lights" returns with message of inclusion

The French city lights up for four days. As night falls, historic monuments, public buildings, squares or parks serve as a canvas for illuminated works of art - part of the Festival of Lights.

08/12/2022

Culture news

French artist JR stages New York artwork to support Iranian women

The art performance coincided with news that Iranian authorities have reportedly disbanded their morality police after months of protests.

06/12/2022