Street Art
Street art refers to artistic creations produced in a public space, usually without formal authorisation.
Street artists frequently engage in studio work, host gallery exhibitions, or explore diverse creative avenues. Their engagement with these forms doesn’t signify an opposition to traditional art – rather, it underscores their appreciation for the freedom inherent in public art, liberated from the constraints of societal judgement.
While contemporary graffiti primarily centres on 'tagging' and text-based themes, street art embraces a wider spectrum of creative expression. Street art operates within a realm devoid of rigid regulations, allowing for boundless creativity. Nevertheless, typical materials and methods encompass fly-posting (also referred to as wheat-pasting), stencilling, stickers, freehand drawing, and even video projections.
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X Marks the Spot – A history of collaboration in art and fashion
From Dali x Schiaparelli to Kusama x Louis Vuitton, fashion and art collaborations go way back. As Fashion Week begins, discover the history behind some of the most iconic cultural collaborations.
Bridging the gap: how 50 years of hip-hop has changed the artworld
This is the story all about how hip-hop and art have propelled each other to global domination. From graffiti on the streets of the Bronx to record breaking auction results, hip-hop giants continue to make waves in the artworld.
Are graffiti tags the purest art form?
Tagging offers no reward beyond the rush of its creation, and the chance to be part of something bigger.
What is silkscreen printing?
Printmaker Kaius takes a break from crafting world class editions at Make-Ready to guide us through the fundamentals, foibles and speculative future of screen printing and serigraphy.
BigBoy Cheng’s Art Collection
Christian “BigBoy” Cheng approaches collecting like a big kid indulging in all of the things he loves – from toys to cartoons. Having collected over 20,000 sneakers in his lifetime, he has no plans to stop now. He’s also turning his love of art into a business with Secret Fresh Gallery – spotlighting incredible artists in the Philippines.
José Parlá: The Founders
Read a text written by José Parlá to accompany the timed release of our our latest collaboration, The Founders.
Pejac
Pejac was born in Santander, Spain. He now lives and works in Madrid.
Marcus Jansen
Marcus Jansen (he/him) was born 1968 in New York and grew up between Europe and America. Today he’s based in Florida and New York.
Bäst
Michael “Bäst” Polimeni (he/him) was born in Coney Island, New York in 1970. He lived in Brooklyn until his death in 2021, and spent many years working at nearby JFK Airport.
SETH
SETH (he/him) was born in 1972 in Paris, where he lives and works.
Kaï
Kaï Guetta (he/him) is an Angeleno native who continues to live and work in Los Angeles, USA.
Hebru Brantley
Hebru Brantley was born in 1981 in Chicago, Illinois. He now lives and works in Los Angeles, CA.
Frédéric Platéus
Frédéric Platéus was born in 1976 in Belgium and currently lives and works in Liège.
Paul Insect
Paul Insect (he/him) was born in 1971 in the south east of England. He now lives and works in London.
Super Glow
A polished yet surreal portrait combines sleek modernism with Paul Insect's street art influences.Supercharged with colour, Dada-esque Super Glow showcases the artist’s signature motifs. The subject’s features are revealed under a scintillating mask, reminiscent of a sharp-edged stencil. Behind lies a number of Insect’s identifying motifs – intricate pointillism, paint splashes and multi-textured collage. Set upon a vibrating neon backdrop, the portrait comes to life in through 32 silkscreen layers and hand-applied diamond dust.
Shotgun 2
Pablo Tomek transports his street art sensibilities to canvas in Shotgun 2. Inspired by the rhythms of Parisian streets, Tomek mimics their physical form – opening up a window in the centre of his painting.Studio Works is a series of original artworks by emerging artists across the world.
