At the Venice Biennale you’ll find art both in the gallery space and in the streets. Here are a few of our favourite paste ups and graffiti murals from this year’s Biennale.
Street Art
Photo Essay: Street art from around the world by Nicholas Rawháni
From New York, to Isreal, Jozi and London – the art that strikes him most is the kind that’s filled with sincerity and intention.
6 female graf artists you should know
From the big names to those still exploring their style, get to know a few of the local artists pioneering an inclusive space for women in graffiti.
Urban Renaissance: The African graffiti movement
In terms of graffiti and street art, Africa boasts the smallest output, but it’s not as insignificant you might think.
From tags to murals – South African graffiti’s move into the accepted public eye
Previously viewed as an immature activity with ties to gangsterism and senseless vandalism, South African graffiti is now an increasingly accepted artform.
Cultural space in a contemporary time: An introduction to Jeppestown’s street art
Jeppestown’s impressive collection of street art is testament to an ever-evolving community that is creative, traditional and contemporary.
Making art of advertising: Hand painted storefronts from Ontdekkers Road to the Jozi CBD
Driving along Ontdekkers Road and into the heart of Johannesburg’s CBD, you’ll pass numerous stores adorned with their very own brand of art.
Education is #NotACrime: Fighting the System and Sparking Conversations Through Street Art
Using street art as a tool to campaign the rights of minorities who have been denied access to basic rights and education in Iran.
Faith47 Elicits the Beauty in the Everyday Through Her Multimedia Exhibition, ‘Aqua Regalia’
In her latest exhibition ‘Aqua Regalia – Chapter Two’, South African artist Faith47 interrogates the dichotomy between the mundane and the sacred.
10 South African Graffiti Artists to Follow on Instagram
South Africa is home to a lot of great graffiti. It’s in our streets, on our trains and even on our timelines. Here are 10 Instagram accounts of some of the best local graffiti writers to follow.
Hidden Trophy: Street Artist r1’s Latest Public Intervention
The idea of migration is central to street artist r1’s 5x5m mandala (made out of 100 reflective chevron street signs) in New Doornfontein, Johannesburg.
An Immersive, Voice-Guided Tour of Woodstock’s Street Art
VoiceMap is an app that merges storytelling with history; creating an immersive experience that takes listeners on imaginative journeys via unconventional walking routes.
Progress and the Waste It Leaves Behind: A Video Collaboration by Faith 47 and Dane Dodds
‘Landfill Medidation’ is a collaborative video by Faith47 and Dane Dodds centered on the idea that waste is a necessary by-product of progress.
A Colourful New Artwork Has Taken Flight in Braamfontein
Stylist, milliner, art director and all-round creative maven, Crystal Birch has set a colourful new public art installation free in the Neighbourgoods Market entrance in Braamfontein.
Featured: Giant Graffiti-Style Portraits by Kilmany-Jo Liversage
Artist Kilmany-Jo Liversage’s current focus is on large-scale, graffiti-style portraiture. We take a closer look at her distinctive style, her predominantly female subject matter, and her unique process of “ordered mark-making”.
