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

Hyperbole

American Rage

Jessica

The colorful life

Power, édition lenticulaire à 2 phases visuelles

The stories of kings and queens

Prophets Of Rage

Silver Black Cat

Tomas Vincent Young

Kids get away

Voting Rights are Human Rights

Americana Lyrics

Tom Dula (Black)

Love tribute Mondrian

Bouledogue disco

Filou XL

Katz

Yellow Hill

Fille avec ballon magique bleu 34

Kids getaway

Storm

War by Numbers

The Woman Who Defeated Pain (Frida Kahlo) Letterpress

Paradise Lost.

Sparkling Jean Paul

Red Mustang Steve

Baby Yoda

Universal Dignity

Earth crisis drop

Skateboard

John Lennon & Yoko Ono

Sid in tune with discord

Abstract 22168

Modular

Kakao Talk

Bob Marley 40th (Set of 3: Confrontation, Soul Rebel, Lively Up Yourself)

The Vador ( Réhaussé à la main )

Blue (EP)

Fille Murale Ballon Chien S'échappant

Deco Flower

Multitag

Blue

Hope Of Deliverance

Bubble Yellow

My Ferrari, my Louboutins and my holidays

Icarus pride

Peace Dove

Untituled

Electric Warrior (Party At The Moontower)

The woman who defeated pain (Frida Khalo)

Keith Haring canvas (Green)

Revolutionary Woman With Brush

Hay

Hay

Hay

LSD - Lucy in the sky with diamonds

Climate Clash - (blanc)

The street is beautiful

Barb Wire Dove Collage

Vandal VS Louvre

Soul Rebel

You Will Do What We Say

Spectre city

3 blues

Heart Spirit Red Edition

Tearaway

Cry Baby

Peace & freedom dove