Street Art
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Calgary tunnel mural that deterred graffiti for 5 years has been removedCalgary tunnel mural that reduced graffiti for five years has been removed but the artist isn't the least bit upset to see this chapter end.CrimeDec 5, 2022
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Downtown Eastside street artist uses work to heal addiction, residential school past'It keeps me clean': Edgar-Alan Rossetti said creating art every day he's on the street is healing and a part of his recovery.CanadaJun 26, 2022
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Vancouver Chinatown merchant writes message to graffiti taggers targeting his storefrontVancouver City Coun. Pete Fry said Wong’s gesture is an appropriate response to the often racist graffiti in the neighbourhood.FeaturesMay 16, 2022
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Street and mural artists work to change narrative on Vancouver Chinatown graffitiAn iconic Downtown Eastside street artist is lending his voice to efforts to clamp down on graffiti vandalism in Vancouver's historic Chinatown.CrimeMay 15, 2022
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Montreal artist creates mural to fight racism and speak up for his friendsArtist Patrick Bachand, also known as Patman, decided to produce a mural depicting aspects of anti-Black racism, partly to mark the first anniversary of George Floyd's murder.CanadaMay 29, 2021
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Local artist transforms Montreal bus shelters into pop-up art galleriesTypically bus shelters aren't a common place for arts and culture, but bus stops along Sherbrooke street have been the scene of pop-up galleries.CanadaApr 20, 2021
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Couple accidentally paint over art worth $500K at South Korea galleryCCTV footage shows the couple smearing paint on a valuable piece by street artist JonOne.TrendingApr 7, 2021
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Coronavirus: Vernon Secondary School’s grad street art is back after nearly 40 yearsGraduating students were allowed to spray-paint a portion of 30th Avenue in Vernon, which is also known as ‘Suicide Hill’.Jun 17, 2020
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Artist halts municipality’s attempt to remove 3D crosswalk art projectThe artist behind a three-dimensional crosswalk installation is stepping forward to try and protect his work after the municipality tried to wipe it clean of the road.NewsAug 20, 2019
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3rd year of Rust Magic International Festival brings 17 new murals to Edmonton streets"The response and just the critiques we've been getting has just been amazing," said Rust Magic co-founder Trevor Peters. "People just like being around all the walls."EntertainmentAug 8, 2019
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