Street Art

September 11, 2025

Efforts To Erase Banksyโ€™s New Mural May Have Actually Amplified His Message

Earlier this week, on September 8, 2025, a new mural by anonymous street artist Banksy appeared on a wall in London. Specifically, the artist painted it on the Queen's Building in the Royal Courts of Justice complex, and it wasnโ€™t long before attempts were made to erase it, leaving the controversial work partially removed. Banksy has never shied away from politics, but his latest piece appears to have struck a particular nerve with the British government.

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September 3, 2025

Monumental Lacework Mural Highlights Cultural Heritage of a Romanian Cityโ€™s Fabric

A building in Ploieศ™ti, Romania, has had a giant piece of lace affixed to its sideโ€”at least, thatโ€™s what it looks like. Polish street artist NeSpoon has worked her signature magic, painting a monumental mural that depicts ornamental lace. With incredible attention to detailโ€”especially at such a large scaleโ€”and subtle drop shadows, it creates the illusion of real lace thatโ€™s been crafted to stretch five stories high.

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August 11, 2025

Tallest Mural in Long Beach Encourages Passersby to Pursue Their Dreams

Itโ€™s not uncommon for laughter to peal through Brian Petersonโ€™s home. For the California-based muralist and his wife, Vanessa, everyday life revolves around their three kids, who often enjoy playing with floating bubbles. That childlike wonder and joy are both at the heart of Chase Dreams Like Bubbles, Petersonโ€™s newest project in Long Beach.

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