Street art, urban art, graffiti?
Whatever you call it, urban art is constantly evolving and challenging the meaning and means of contemporary art.
Soon in paris :
The First Ever International Street Art Fair Is Heading to Paris
Nathaniel Ainley — Apr 17 2016
At long last, street art is finally getting the recognition it deserves. On April 22nd, up-and-coming stars as well veteran art makers will convene in Paris at the
Le Carreau du Temple for the first ever international
Urban Art Fair, a three day expo dedicated to promoting the works of street art’s major players. The weekend will be jam-packed with institutional presentations, lectures, and group exhibitions from an
assemblage of prominent galleries throughout western Europe. The show will feature works from heavy hitters like
Banksy,
Nick Walker, and
The London Police.
The fair is set to host an all-star lineup of speakers involved in all different areas of the art industry. The program includes legendary graffiti artist
Torrick Ablack, better known as Toxic, Italian art lawyer
Andrea Pizzi, and Swedish art critic and author
Jacob Kimvall, just to name a few.
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Three pieces in pictures seriously challening the notion of "beauty":
Mr brainwash, Bansky. Presented by 34 Fine Art, Cape Town, London. Images courtesy the Urban Art Fair
JonOne, Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité. Presented by Editions Lézarts Urbains, Paris
Vermibus, Ceniza Y Sed, Solvent on Original Advertising Poster, 120 x 170cm, 2015 - © OPEN WALLS Gallery 2015, Courtesy Private Collection – Paris. Presented by OPEN WALLS Gallery, Berlin
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