Hi peeps!

This week we're looking at the bonkers London street art scene.  Now these guys know their stuff - as we all know London is a cultural and artistic hub just buzzing away - melting pot of artistic styles (sure), but the influence of graphic design and illustrative art on these dudes are huge - therefore I found that a unique style of New Muralism emerged from the London streets, much like the rad pieces seen in Belgium here. 

We just drooled over these bitchin' artists:

UK based Malarky has the freshest style. So simple yet as beautiful.

Or Milot Chais's fresh murals:

Check out Lucas' sick wall coverings:

Or how about Olek's sweet guerilla crocheting pieces in London:

But we absolutely freak about Bromley's quirky and fun stylings.

'till next time. Keep it real!

Heita!

This week we're keeping it local.  As we are based in South Africa, we are especially amped about the upcoming street art culture in main urban areas across the country.  Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and other cities are establishing street art as a viable mode of creative expression.  And especially with our rich cultural, historical and political background, you can expect this momentum to just keep on going.

Some prominent players in the ZA street art scene are already making waves abroad. Obviously the iconic Cape Town based artist Faith 47 has a prominence in South African street art.  Check out her dope murals, all done in monochromatic goodness!

The community participates in social justice during the elections in South Africa.

Street art meets social issues.

Some other rad local artists include DAL, Senyol, Nuria and Freddy Sam. Most of them based in the Mother City.

DAL

Freddy Sam

Nuria

Senyol

South African street artists making name abroad:

 

 Awesome Senyol and Co. exhibition:

Faith 47's Epitaph:

Enjoy!