Street-Art Artworks

Born in the 1970s on the New York subway, street art came into full force in Europe in the 1980s, although graffiti had already existed in France and Germany (especially in Berlin) since the 1960s. Traditionally, the artistic movement referred to artwork created in the street, which explains why we tend to associate it with the temporary. Today, however, street art is considered more broadly and includes artworks made with all mediums. With support from art galleries, mass popularity on the Internet and social media, as well as growing legitimacy in the art world through auction house sales and museum acquisitions, urban art is now commonly recognised as one of the key art movements of the 21st century. Accepted, if not encouraged and commissioned by cities, street art is found on a growing number of walls which have been transformed into giant murals by street artists using spray paint, paint brushes, and stencils. Whereas in the beginning street art only referred to tags, or signatures, its artistic vocabulary has grown with every new shape and colour, and the artworks have become increasingly complex and technical. The goal of this art is to remind people that it is the artist that creates the art and that neither museums nor galleries can define it. Long considered illegal by the authorities and especially transportation companies, it is now celebrated by the public and young artists, who see it as the ultimate symbol of freedom of expression. This conflict has meant that graffiti artists is often associated with political criticism. However not all street artists go down this road even if some of the biggest names, such as Banksy, certainly do.

Banksy and Blek le Rat are both politically engaged artists, and, armed with their stencils, produce unsettling images. With his anonymity, Banksy has managed to create a persona and a mystery that fascinates the public. Popular artists have become emblematic figures of a vibrant artistic movement. In France, many graffiti artists enjoy an international reputation, for example Ernest Pignon and his trompe-l'œil collages, or, more recently, JR and his imposing photographs pasted on monuments and buildings. Thanks to Jérôme Mesnager, Miss Tic, C215, Invader, Jef Aérosol, French street art is in full expansion. From streets and public spaces to museums, street art has become increasingly democratised, away from the notion of “vandalism" it could be associated with in its beginning. Many street artists now work on canvas, create sculptures or use more 'traditional' mediums while still continuing to use walls. Artsper offers a wide selection of works from some of the major urban artists. You'll find works by Banksy, Shepard Fairey (Obey), Invader, Jef Aérosol, Keith Haring and many more.

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Street-Art Artworks

Hoodie in the dark

This Machine (Party At The Moontower)

Rip It Up (Party At The Moontower)

I'm Sorry Magritte

Goldorak vs Actarus

My crocodile is crazy

Minnie Mouse habillée en Louis Vuitton devant sa Porsche

My French Bulldog is Happy

Obey Rock Steady (Dance Floor Riot)

Obey Fist Guitar (Dance Floor Riot)

The Simpsons X Magritte World

Stereotype (Party At The Moontower)

Music Notes (Party At The Moontower)

Jukebox (Party At The Moontower)

Drum (Party At The Moontower)

Black Heart (Party At The Moontower)

Audiophile (Party At The Moontower)

Les maux dits

Psychedelic Garage (Dance Floor Riot)

Perfect Kiss (Dance Floor Riot)

New Wave Girl (Dance Floor Riot)

Enchanting Sounds (Dance Floor Riot)

Young Vandal

Adeline

Embrace Justice

Sans titre

Underworld Revolution (Party At The Moontower)

Hi Fi (Dance Floor Riot)

Variations for pop violins

Stormtrooper, welcome to the dark side

Pablo Picasso, the women of his life

Bugs Bunny buys Warner Bros Cartoons

The Pink Panther is happy

Noise and Lies Red

Boogie Down (Dance Floor Riot)

Obey Peace and Justice Ornament Black

Rock The Casbah (Dance Floor Riot)

Let It Burn (Dance Floor Riot)

Black Flower Power (Dance Floor Riot)

Cha ange arc en ciel - graffiti sur papier prêt à coller

First time

I Love You

The Crew

Forever Young

Stevie W (Party At The Moontower)

No Sleep At All (Party At The Moontower)

Wipe Out (Dance Floor Riot)

Peace Bomber (Dance Floor Riot)

Nouveau (Dance Floor Riot)

Megaphone (Dance Floor Riot)

Lotus (Dance Floor Riot)

Drum Breaks (Dance Floor Riot)

ANGE

Damaged Times

World Star (Party At The Moontower)

Propaganda Series (Party At The Moontower)

Folk Guitar (Party At The Moontower)

Penguin Cold Chillin (Dance Floor Riot)

Obey Strummer (Dance Floor Riot)

Obey Punk Girl (Dance Floor Riot)

Obey Jonesy (Dance Floor Riot)

By Any Means (Dance Floor Riot)

Cheveux d'Encre Émotion

Electric (Dance Floor Riot)

Love

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