A Timely Intervention: How Do NFTs Preserve Stencil Wall Art?

A Timely Intervention: How Do NFTs Preserve Stencil Wall Art?

NFTs have been around for several years, and there are still many questions that an innovative art medium raises. Some people actively support the initiative and invest in crypto-based artworks, while some others are not that keen on the whole idea of tokens and virtual collections. Recently, however, NFT art started serving a good cause, which both groups would find beneficial for the global art community. Believe it or not, NFTs are now a good way to extend the life of stencil wall art. Let’s see how it is possible.

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8 Graffiti Art Styles You Can Encounter on Streets

8 Graffiti Art Styles You Can Encounter on Streets

At first glance, all graffiti looks the same. Messy, chaotic, and uncontrolled – that’s the common first impression people may have when looking at the paintings on the walls. Much to everyone’s surprise, however, urban art is pretty structured. If you don’t believe it, take a look at the following classification of the main graffiti art styles that can be found on the streets.

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Street Art in London: From Banksy to Stik

Street Art in London: From Banksy to Stik

The chances of finding murals in Central London are rare, but when you enter areas such as Shoreditch, Brick Lane, and Spitalfields, the rules change. Don’t get us wrong: street art in London is not limited to the East End, as there are tons of works in other neighborhoods such as Hackney, Brixton, Camden, and Tower Hamlets. The art scene of the Swinging City is truly flourishing, but you need to know where to look in the first place. Let’s wander London streets and try to find the hidden germs made by local “vandals.”
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More Than Just Graffiti: 5 Main Types of Street Art

More Than Just Graffiti: 5 Main Types of Street Art

The more you learn about urban culture, the more diverse and ramified it becomes. For many people, everything that they see on the wall or sidewalk refers to street art, and there is nothing wrong with that. However, if you want to be precise with the terms and get a better understanding of what artists create, you should learn more about the main types of street art and their peculiarities.
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