Janet Echelman’s Suspended Nets Radiate Across 25 Years in ‘Radical Softness’
For two and a half decades and across five continents, Janet Echelman (previously) has established spaces for gathering, although her approach emerges from an unusual…
An Ornate Stenciled Rug by Mateo Complements a Cultural Center’s Communal Rooftop in Dakar
On the rooftop of TRAMES, an artistic and cultural center in Dakar, Senegal, a vibrant new installation by Mateo creates a welcoming atmosphere above the…
Reskate’s Youthful Murals Transform into Glowing Symbols of Peace
During the day, Reskate’s extensive murals cover large swathes of space on buildings, stage backdrops, and even transformer towers. While these monumental public works are…
A Rippling Townhouse Facade by Alex Chinneck Takes a Seat in a London Square
It takes a real knack for design to make something as hefty and industrial as steel and bricks appear weightless or even playful. But British…
alex chinneck’s brick facade sculpture sits down in london
A week at the knees by Alex Chinneck shows up in london At the Clerkenwell Design Week 2025, Alex Chinneck’s monumental brick facade sculpture…
A Bold Metaphysical Portal by Hilma’s Ghost Stretches 600 Feet Across Grand Central Station
A glass mosaic covering 600 square feet of the 2nd Street entrance to the 7 train in Grand Central Station greets commuters with a bold,…
Monumental Murals by Agostino Iacurci Vibrantly Reimagine Urban Facades
Murals by Agostino Iacurci bring drab buildings to life in bold jewel tones, playful patterns, color blocks, and symmetry. Whether painting directly onto bricks and…
This April, Thousands of Kites will Paint the Sky for an International Festival of Flight
All images courtesy of Artevento, shared with permission For 16 days this spring, an international kite festival will soar above the beaches of Cervia. Artenvento…
Fantastical Figures Illuminate Urban Buildings in Amanda Lobos’ Murals and Installations
Vibrant contrasts, eye-opening patterns, and mischievous creatures are just a few of the characteristics of Brazilian artist Amanda Lobos’ beguiling scenes. Based in Vila Velha,…
A New Documentary Traces How a Faith Ringgold Mural at Rikers Island Helped Women Break Free
In 1971, Faith Ringgold (1930-2024) received her first public art commission. New York City offered the late artist a $3,000 grant to paint a mural…
