Street Art

August 11, 2025

Tallest Mural in Long Beach Encourages Passersby to Pursue Their Dreams

It’s not uncommon for laughter to peal through Brian Peterson’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, Peterson’s newest project in Long Beach. Designed for the city’s Marriott Hotel, the mural sweeps across an otherwise bare facade, bringing with it a vibrant optimism.

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July 8, 2025

Man Spends Over a Decade Beautifying His Brooklyn Neighborhood With Street Art [Interview]

Born and bred in Bushwick, Joe Ficalora has transformed the face of his neighborhood, transforming it into an open-air art museum with a project he calls the Bushwick Collective. But Ficalora is not your typical art curator. In fact, one could say he's an accidental art curator who, in the best way, used his personal pain to reshape his environment.

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June 4, 2025

Glasgow Mural Honors Human Rights Activist and Celebrates Protesting for the Greater Good

American muralist JEKS ONE traveled across the ocean to bring his hyperrealistic style to the walls of Glasgow. Created in the riverside district of Govan, the mural honors celebrated Scottish activist Mary Barbour. As a political activist, magistrate, and local councillor, Barbour was a prominent figure in the first half of the 20th century. JEKS ONE was charged with capturing her spirit on a wall that came together quickly.

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