Top 5 Places to Explore New Shades of Street Art in Brooklyn

Top 5 Places to Explore New Shades of Street Art in Brooklyn

New York is globally famous as one of the richest street art hubs. Yet, street art in Brooklyn is a distinct universe of creativity and self-expression, which stands apart from all the artistic wonders of NYC. The street art movement has developed at its own pace here since the 1970s, giving every resident and visitor a unique glimpse at this creative subculture. Here is a tourist guide to Brooklyn’s street art locations you surely don’t want to miss.

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The Fate of the Recent Banksy Animal Series in London

The Fate of the Recent Banksy Animal Series in London
Photo credit: Banksy/banksy.co.uk

Banksy, the world-famous mysterious street artist, has recently left a new trace in the London streets by creating a series of stencils on the walls of the city buildings. The series has already been widely regarded as the Banksy animal series, as all stencil works feature some kind of animal and come with an environmentalist message. Here is a brief review of the works and their destiny.

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A Quick Introduction to Stencil Street Art: Banksy and Company

A Quick Introduction to Stencil Street Art: Banksy and Company

Street art is a vibrant and diverse sphere of creative experimentation, with no limits or restrictions on the used materials and techniques. One of its well-known forms is stencil street art, which means the use of stencils to create graffiti. It emerged only around half a century ago and has become widely popular among street artists across the globe, including Banksy. Here is a brief introduction to this art form and its best-known illustrations.

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