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

Happy life

Lifeguard Not On Duty

The Woman Who Defeated Pain (Frida Kahlo) Letterpress

Ménage à trois ou quatre / Variant 4

Universal Dignity

Living in 2 worlds at once

Earth crisis drop

Skateboard

John Lennon & Yoko Ono

Pop Klimt

Giants, Rising Up, Hong Kong, China

Sid in tune with discord

Abstract 22168

Modular

Kakao Talk

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

Sensations fortes

Blue (EP)

What's going on?

Urban Van Gogh

Heiva Mood

Fille Murale Ballon Chien S'échappant

Deco Flower

Multitag

Blue

The World of Currier & Ives

Neptune

Leaving The World Behind

Swing

Into Deep

Underwater Symphony

Deep Light

We Don't Need No Education (Golden Frame)

Wise Man

Bubble Pink

Bubble Yellow

Paradise Lost.

My Ferrari, my Louboutins and my holidays

Icarus pride

Peace Dove

Untituled

Electric Warrior (Party At The Moontower)

Keith Haring canvas (Green)

Revolutionary Woman With Brush

Donald Loves Chanel

Hay

Hay

Hay

Hay

Love is the key

Climate Clash - (blanc)

Barb Wire Dove Collage

Yellow Mr. A

Olho, Estadio do Pacaembu, Sao Paulo, 2020

Soul Rebel

You Will Do What We Say

Spectre city

Sans titre

Heart Spirit Red Edition

Love tribute Mondrian

Tearaway

Cry Baby

Peace & freedom dove

Paradise Lost

Factory Stacks Set

Batman