street art

Culture Desk

Two Friends Document the Art of Graffiti Removal

They’re photographing the blocks of colour used to cover up graffiti, in the belief these are more than simple public maintenance – they’re art.

Gary Ibbotson May 10, 2017

Culture Desk

At KEMP Gallery, Street Art Comes in From the Cold

At the newly opened KEMP Gallery, the walls are given over to the art of the street. Painted at the entrance: “Regard the Art, Disregard the Rules!!”

Cónal Thomas Apr 6, 2016

Culture Desk

Will St Leger, out in the open

As a kid, Will St Leger was surrounded by conflict. “I remember seeing movies on TV and I wanted to be a soldier without a gun,” he said. And maybe that’s what he is, as a playful, political street artist.

Cónal Thomas Mar 30, 2016

Culture Desk

On Friday on Francis Street, a Street Artist in Action

You might not know it, but you’ve probably seen street artist Fink’s murals somewhere in town. Catch him in action on Culture Night on Francis Street.

Damien Murphy Sep 17, 2015