In Bristol, the streets have taken over
While “Brizzle” is known worldwide as the home of Banksy, the city is now home to one of Europe’s most innovative urban art scenes,…
In Mons, art truly comes alive in the city
The “cultural capital of Wallonia” can also claim to be the capital of urban art, with more than a hundred murals brimming with history…
In the Mix: The New Berlin Wall
An incredible project led by Akte One and Cren: creating a collaborative mural—featuring some twenty artists—that’s 450 meters long! Beyond the sheer scale of…
Street art makes Marseille more beautiful
As Marion Fabre from the city’s Tourist Office explains, Marseille is now a must-see destination for fans of urban art. “We were voted the…
Le Petit-Quevilly, a hub of urban art
This town on the outskirts of Rouen can indeed boast a collection of nine original urban artworks. Making art accessible to everyone—this definition of…
Chilliwack Mural Festival: When Art Transforms the City
In Chilliwack, urban art transforms the city into an open-air gallery and tells a collective story through more than fifty permanent murals. About 100…
Bordeaux: A Treasure Trove of Talent Waiting to Be Discovered
Long referred to as the “Sleeping Beauty,” the Aquitaine metropolis has been experiencing a veritable cultural boom in recent years. And street art is…
Rouen, an impressive city
The transformation of the city through urban art is inextricably linked to “Rouen Impressionnée,” a triennial event that debuted in 2010 as part of…
Le Clos du Chêne Gets a Street Art Makeover
Twelve graffiti artists have transformed the Clos du Chêne shopping center in Marne-la-Vallée (77) into an open-air urban art museum. A unique cultural project…
