Street Art

June 8, 2026

Dallas’ Iconic Whale Mural Gets Painted Over for the World Cup and Sparks a Lawsuit

For nearly three decades, a massive mural of humpback whales, dolphins, and marine life towered above downtown Dallas, Texas. Known as Whaling Wall 82, the roughly 17,000-square-foot artwork covered two sides of a parking garage and stood eight stories tall. Florida-based environmental artist Robert Wyland painted the mural in 1999 as part of his global Whaling Walls series, a collection of 100 public artworks created to promote ocean conservation and raise awareness about marine pollution.

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March 26, 2026

Street Artist’s Intricate Lace Murals Continue to Bloom Across Cities Worldwide

Polish artist NeSpoon transforms urban architecture into something unexpectedly tender. She paints her signature lace murals across building facades, bridging centuries-old craft traditions with the scale and energy of contemporary street art. After her murals in places like Ploiești drew global attention, she pushed her practice further in both ambition and reach. Her intricate patterns now cover residential blocks, historic structures, and public spaces around the world.

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February 5, 2026

Street Artist’s Tribute to Alex Pretti, Nurse Killed by ICE, Becomes Public Vigil Near Seattle Hospitals

Art offers a powerful way to process our emotions. When words fail, images and the act of creation can be a salve—not just for the artist, but their viewers as well. Grief, anger, and helplessness are potent emotions gripping the United States as the country reckons with the killings of peaceful civilians at the hands of masked ICE officers.

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January 15, 2026

Street Artists Honor Legendary Dancer With Mural You Have To Move Around To Appreciate

For Argentine artist duo Vanesa Galdeano and Anali Chanquia, better known as MEDIANERAS, creating a mural honoring Pina Bausch—the late, legendary German dancer and choreographer—meant translating movement into something spatial and experiential. The duo is known for site-specific works that transform architecture into an active visual field rather than a passive backdrop.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.