Tomás João, also known as ‘Nature the Artist’, started his artistic practice in 2016, exploring various mediums such as painting, photography, video, and street installations. During this time, he created projects like ‘City Life’, ‘Hunter’, and ‘Sbeachless’, all under his pseudonym, “Forest Dump”. Since then, Tomás has evolved into ‘Nature the Artist’, and his current work reflects natural phenomena that can be found in caves, forests, oceans and more. ‘Nature the Artist’ believes he is merely a vehicle for exposing these works of art that already exist on the planet. According to the artist ..read more

Katie Green is a visual artist based in Calgary, Alberta, who uses various mediums to create transformative community experiences. Her watercolour personas are emotionally visceral reflections of the human experience, while her murals are immersive scenes of fantasy that often involve communities in the mask-making process. This results in large-scale public expressions of hidden identities and internal experiences. Katie Green’s community-driven mask project for The Crystal Ship Festival is a beautiful and inspiring initiative that brings together the community to build relationships, find he ..read more

The streets of Oostende have become an open-air museum once again as the annual arts festival, The Crystal Ship, wraps up its 9th edition (8th year) from 25 March to 6 April 2024. This year, the festival boasted a lineup of 14 international artists who transformed the city under the festival’s theme, ‘Carnival of Life’, which drew inspiration from Belgian artist James Ensor, who painted life through the lens of the carnival, creating unsettling and often satirical works.  Bjørn Van Pouke curated the festival with Carlo McCormick, and selected artists were chosen for their link, subtle or ..read more

SNIK’s latest mural, “Forget Me Not,” located in Hereford, beautifully symbolises our interconnectedness with nature and reminds us never to forget its significance. The mural’s theme emphasises the importance of nurturing and preserving nature and reminds us of the delicate balance upon which our mutual survival depends. “Forget Me Not” mural by SNIK. Photo Copyright Louis Thornton The artist duo explain how the female figure portrayed in the mural embraces and harmonises with the flora that surrounds her, reminding us of the care and acceptance necessary for nature’s expansion and flourishi ..read more

French urban artist Invader has been using Paris as his playground since 1998. He considers the city an open-air gallery where he can experiment with his art. Over 25 years, Invader has installed 1500 pieces in the streets of Paris, starting with the first invasion, PA_01, in 1998 to the most recent one, PA_1500, in 2024. +Since 1998, Paris has been my main playground. This city is for me an open-air gallery and a place of experimentation. Between each trip around the world, I always took care to continue working on it. This map, as well as the photos associated with it, is a celebration of 2 ..read more

Earth To Space Station, Do You Copy? Roger That, Earth! Welcome on Board Our recent visit to Paris was nothing short of extraordinary as we set out to explore the highly anticipated Invader Space Station. The celebrated French artist Invader and his works never disappoint, and this time was no exception. The Invader Space Station, which you can board (with pre-ordered tickets) until 5th May 2024, is held at  11 Rue Béranger, 75003, a unique building in the heart of the 3rd arrondissement that boasts a fascinating space architectural design and was originally built as a multi-storey car pa ..read more

The Invader Space Station exhibition by French artist Invader in Paris is a must-see for any art lover, especially those interested in street art, games and Kinder Eggs? One of the most surprising features of the exhibition can be found on the seventh level, where visitors are greeted with ‘TOYS’. Invader Space Station. The Kinder Toys collection. Image Copyright GraffitiStreet +This level presents two series that are very different in their form but which share a common base: the plastic toy used as an artistic material. + KINDER TOYS I have been accumulating Kinder Surprise type figurines ..read more

The streets of Oostende are set to become an open-air museum once again as the annual arts festival, The Crystal Ship, gears up for a new edition from 25 March to 6 April 2024. This year, the festival boasts a lineup of 14 international artists who will transform the city with their striking murals and installations. The festival is renowned for bringing art to people of all ages, both locals and visitors alike. The festival’s theme for this year is ‘Carnival of Life’, which draws inspiration from Belgian artist James Ensor, who painted life through the lens of the carnival, creating unsettlin ..read more

The ‘La Bodega / The Winery’ mural, painted by Burgos artist Christian Sasa, is located on Hernán Cortés Street in the Santa Catalina neighbourhood of Aranda de Duero and is a beautiful piece of art that reminds us of the precious moments spent with our loved ones. As the artist Christian Sasa explains, “Good customs should not be lost, this work reminds us of those underground lunches where our grandparents made their wine and with the light of the lamp they created a magical scene.” This mural captures the essence of these memories, preserving them for future generations to appreciate. ‘La ..read more

Italian artist Vesod Brero (1981) is celebrated for his surrealist creations featuring mathematical elements and striking visuals. Through his art, Vesod aims to challenge the notion of the eternal present by bringing to life the three dimensions of space and time. His works are inspired by the concept of “God’s point of view” and portray a total embrace of things from birth to death. His mural masterpiece, “P_k0” in Ascoli Piceno, Italy, brings to life the beloved tale of Pico and Pomona from Roman mythology. This work of art delves into themes of love, metamorphism, and vengeance. Through in ..read more