These artists transform footpaths into vibrant, eye-catching pieces of art. These include artists who create pieces using footpath chalk, ones who manipulate scale and perception, and more. Each artist uses a different material, but all of them use public spaces to create works of art people can interact with. Visit […]

Street artists found new canvases across New York City during the coronavirus lockdown. When restaurants, stores, and museums boarded up their windows, people filled the plywood with words, pictures, and scribbles. Some pieces reflect emotionally charged moments during the pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement. These photos show what […]

As a call for justice for George Floyd spreads across the world, artists have used murals as a tool to urge action and commemorate the 46-year-old man who died on May 25. From Syria to Minnesota, murals depict George Floyd as an angel and a hero. Visit Insider’s homepage for […]

Artists around the world are leaving hopeful street art in empty public spaces during the coronavirus pandemic. Some murals show healthcare workers in superhero costumes. Other street art shares encouraging messages like “Soon we’ll get to hold each other again.” Visit Insider’s homepage for more stories. The coronavirus pandemic has […]

Dianna Wood used a power washer to transform her driveway by drawing art into the dirt. She posted photos on Facebook, where they went viral. She told Insider she’s happy the photos are bringing people joy. Visit Insider’s homepage for more stories. Power washers have something of a cult following, […]

Artist Mark Jenkins uses packing tape and plastic wrap to build sculptures that look like real people. His sculptures, many of which resemble faceless mannequins with lifelike outfits and hair, have been placed in cities around Europe and the US. In an interview with INSIDER, Jenkins said the purpose behind […]

Spanish artist Julio Anaya Cabanding has a deft hand, and he enjoys putting it to good (and unusual) use. Cabanding recreates famous works of art and hangs the paintings in abandoned places: inside dilapidated buildings, layered over graffiti, and so on. Though his recreations – of paintings by Monet, Vermeer, […]

Not all all street art is spray paint and wheatpaste. London Kaye crochets large colourful murals out of yarn and ties them up to walls and fences. We spoke with Kaye in Brooklyn to watch how she creates her pieces and what is involved in the process. Following is a […]

Straker is an Australian street artist who paints unique murals that appear to light up the streets. His pieces look just like real neon signs, but they are actually 2D and created using only spray paint and a special technique that makes them pop off the wall. We spoke with […]

Daniel Fahlström is a Swedish artist who goes by the name Huge. He makes hyper-realistic mylar balloon art that will trick your eye into thinking you can reach out and grab them. We spoke with Fahlström about his work and how he is able to make the balloons in his […]

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