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Even if you've never been to Los Angeles, you've probably heard about the city’s terrible traffic. Its maze of freeways and interstates is a headache for many commuters and it’s made all the more complicated by its history. A prime example is I-110, also known as the Arroyo Seco Parkway. As one of the oldest freeways in the United States, its on-ramps and exits were added as the city grew and it became jammed in over a short distance. This made signage fundamental.

In 2001, one artist realized that a lack of clear signage was causing many drivers—including himself—to miss a left turn exit onto I-5 North. Located right after a tunnel, the only sign for the exit was placed a quarter of a mile before the off-ramp. In the best case scenario, someone missed the exit and had to double back; in the worst case scenario, they swerved across several lanes of traffic to get off last minute and caused an accident in the process.

Artist Richard Ankrom, who is also a sign painter, soon realized that he was uniquely suited to fix this problem. In an act he calls “guerilla public service,” Ankrom meticulously observed how Caltrans made their signs. This meant going onto overpasses in order to take precise measurements, color-swatching existing signage to get the colors perfect, and copying the correct fonts. After three months, he was ready to go.

Ankrom created his own sign that added a clear indicator for the I-5 North exit and got to work installing it. As video cameras rolled, he strolled up to the freeway sign, hard hat and safety vest in place, and added his sign. He'd done such a good job that no one noticed this helpful act of vandalism.

It wasn't until eight months later, when Ankrom notified a local news outlet of his stunt, that his great performance was discovered. Ankrom found himself all over the national and local news, where he shared his story. Even though it was illegal, the California Department of Transportation—aka Caltrans—even appeared to agree that he'd done something helpful.

“We feel he had a good idea,” Caltrans spokesperson Deborah Harris told a local ABC News outlet at the time. “And, in fact, we're planning to institute it.”

In the end, it took the organization eight years to replace Ankrom's sign. But, just as they promised, the sign took Ankrom's design to heart, and I-5 North is clearly indicated.

In 2011, one decade after the performance, Ankrom released his short, surreal documentary that shows the entire creative process from conception to research to installation. He also continues his public art, only revealing what he's been up to after the statute of limitations is up so that he can't be prosecuted.

See how artist Richard Ankrom executed a “guerilla public service” when replacing signage on an LA freeway in 2001.

It took eight years before Caltrans replaced Ankrom's sign.

 

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After more than two decades, it remains one of his most memorable performances.

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Whether painting in Hong Kong, Belfast, or her native Rome, street artist Alice Pasquini has the unique ability to capture the public's imagination. For over 15 years, she has been creating colorful artwork around the globe. Often focusing on the small moments of life, her public art is a positive beacon of hope that is much needed today.

From a young girl snuggling her cat to a couple looking dreamily out a window, her work—whether big or small—encourages viewers to put themselves into the scene. Since becoming a mother, her work has also become more whimsical, often featuring children in a playful and hopeful manner.

But it's not only her subject matter that's evolved. Pasquini notes that while her initial forays into street art were motivated by personal desires, it's now evolved into something much bigger.

“As I grew and my passion became my work, what has endured is the initial spirit and romanticism of giving back to the community by painting walls that have meaning, whether that be border walls, prison walls, or the walls of reception centers,” she tells My Modern Met.

By using her artistic talents to help others, she's repeatedly proven that art can effectively create change. This is exemplified by her role in creating a street art festival that has revitalized a small village in central Italy. Efforts like these have helped her achieve one of Italy's highest honors. This year, she was named a Knight of the Italian Republic in a ceremony led by Italian President Sergio Mattarella.

As she continues to create, she hopes that her work will keep bringing people joy and make them think. “Art is not just about beauty but also serves as a social language, and street art, in particular, can be an antidote to marginalization. This helps to humanize the city. For me, each wall tells a story, often of exclusion but more frequently of redemption.”

Italian artist Alice Pasquini has been creating public art for over 15 years.

Often focusing on the small moments of life, her public art is a positive beacon that is much needed today.

Her work has continued to evolve, and she often takes on projects that give back to the community.

For her efforts, she was awarded Italy's highest honor and named a Knight of the Republic in June.

 

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The countdown to the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics is on. On Bastille Day, just shy of two weeks from the July 26 opening ceremonies, the Olympic Torch Relay made its way through the French capital. Weaving through famous monuments like the Eiffel Tower, Moulin Rouge, and Arc de Triomphe, the Olympic torch also stopped at the Louvre, where it was carried by French artist JR.

JR is one of 10,000 torchbearers who helped move the torch from Greece to its final destination in Paris' Jardin des Tuileries. French skier Sandra Laoura handed JR the flame in front of the iconic Louvre Pyramid, which is fitting considering that the artist once created a grand illusion that included the Pyramid.

Holding the sleek minimalist torch, which was designed by Mathieu Lehanneur, he then took the flame on a tour of the iconic museum. The artist captured the moment, which he called “pretty crazy,” on Instagram and even stopped to pose in front of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa.

“Walking the Olympic torch through the Louvre was a wild convergence of moments for me,” he told artnet. “The museum is such an iconic, precious monument in Paris.”

After JR's time was up, he passed the flame to French dancer and choreographer Marie-Claude Pietragalla, who carried it past masterpieces like Eugène Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People.

JR's inclusion on the list of torchbearers is fitting. He's a shining representative of French art and has a long history with the Olympic Games. In 2016, he installed enormous images of athletes across Rio de Janeiro in honor of the Summer Olympics.

This leg of the Olympic Torch Relay is the culmination of a tradition that begins in Greece before each Olympic Games. After crossing the Meditteranean and landing in Marseilles, the flame began its three-month journey across France. Passing through over 400 French towns and cities, it's a way to get the public excited about the event to come.

French street artist JR participated in the Olympic Torch Relay as it made its way around Paris.

 

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On Bastille Day, he helped bring the flame on a tour of the Louvre.

 

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The Louvre was just one of many famous monuments in Paris that participated in the event.

 

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The Olympic Torch Relay will conclude on July 26, when the Olympic Cauldron will be lit in the Jardin des Tuileries.

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In the right hands, anything can be an tool for art. For Sam Ward, that tool is a power washer. Not your typical art supply, it can usually be found in home improvement stores, and yet, Ward’s results belong in a museum. The Texas-based man uses his power washer to create images on concrete driveways, relying on different nozzles and levels of pressure to get the details and shading in each picture just right.

Ward's adventure in power washing art began as a chore that then turned into a sort of hobby to pass the time during the COVID pandemic. It all started when he bought a box of chalk to keep his kids entertained. After they’d spend the day drawing on their concrete driveway, Ward would clean it up with the power washer.

It turned out to be a tiresome task, which made him only erase a little bit before putting the instrument aside. But before abandoning the task altogether, he noticed something interesting: the power washer was just as good as the chalk at drawing on the ground. Ward tried with a few circles and squares before he got the gist of it. And so, when he picked it up where he had left it the next day, Ward looked forward to drawing something too.

“My entire career, and life for that matter, has been driven by art and design. I have always felt a need to create, starting with a passion for drawing and building with LEGO at a really young age,” Ward explains. “I’ve tended to have a very practical view of art and creativity. In other words, I appreciate art for what it is, but like it better when it serves a purpose.”

Ward's subjects are mostly pop culture icons, like Star Wars‘ AT-AT walkers and Iron Man. Musicians also seem to be a favorite subject of his, as he has depicted Johnny Cash, Tina Turner, and The Grateful Dead logo, as well as the late Taylor Hawkins from Foo Fighters. Ward has also created a cute portrait of the family cat and a touching tribute to 9/11 first responders.

While this isn't his day job, it has gained him a large following on social media due to the intricacy of his creations. “When I’m not working at my ‘real job,' or doing PowerWashingArt, I’m spending time with my two super active sons and my amazingly supportive wife,” Ward shares. “Without their patience and encouragement, I wouldn’t have ever had the time or motivation to continue this odd hobby.”

To stay up to date with his power washing art, follow Ward on TikTok.

Sam Ward of PowerWashingArt uses a power washer to create images on concrete driveways.

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He relies on different nozzles and levels of pressure to get the details and shading each picture requires.

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Ward's power washing anrt adventure began during the COVID pandemic, when he would clean his driveway.

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After noticing the power washer was great for drawing on the driveway, he tried with a few circles and squares before getting the gist of it.

@powerwashingart Someone told me that my newest power washing art piece has a Lisa Frank style. I dont know if i see it. What do yall think? #beforeandafter #pressurewashing #lisafrank #clean ♬ original sound – PowerWashingArt

Ward's subjects are mostly pop culture icons and musicians, like Johnny Cash and Tina Turner.

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“I’ve tended to have a very practical view of art and creativity. In other words, I appreciate art for what it is, but like it better when it serves a purpose,” he says.

@powerwashingart Come join my #live to see what i am #pressurewashing today. #beforeandafter ♬ Beast Mode – ROKKA

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Italy has long fought against its decrease in population, which has led to many small centers transforming into ghost towns. But for one tiny village in central Italy, street art has breathed new life into what was once a depopulated area. Located in the Molise region, Civitacampomarano has hosted the CVTà Street Fest for the past nine years. This multi-day celebration of art and culture draws artists from around the world, who use their public art to draw attention to the beauty of this village.

Founded by artist Alice Pasquini, who has familial roots in the town, the event has been an annual draw that has increased the city's visibility. This year, four artists contributed new artwork to the more than 70 pieces of public art produced since 2016. As always, the entire community got involved to help support the artists and the visitors who flock to the town throughout the festival.

British duo Snik transformed the side of a home into a tribute to the resilience of Civitacampomarano's citizens. Their portrait of a woman enveloped by a crown of flowers and leaves looks at the power of living alongside nature. This is particularly impactful in the setting, as portions of the old town, built high up on a cliff, have slowly crumbled away. Yet still, those who remain have found a way to soldier on.

Dimitris Trimintzios, also known as TAXIS, worked right up until the final moments of the festival to complete his large-scale mural of a girl sitting in a landscape. The composition plays perfectly in the setting, as the home sits at the far end of town, up on a hill that overlooks the lush landscape. Trimintzios' surreal color palette provides a nice contrast that blends shockingly well with the environment at sunset when the sky lights up with bright colors.

Spanish artist Octavi Serra used clever graphic design and playful installations to encourage the public to think about their surroundings. Whether playing with arrows to guide visitors or creating a new door where one previously existed, his thought-provoking work added a layer of nuance to the festival.

Lastly, Anders Gjennsted created a piece that continues his series, A Tale of Two, which he's been working on for the past six months.  Exploring themes of affection, boundaries and trust, and the general struggle for acceptance, it always shows two people locked in some sort of embrace. After completing his large wall, he then went out and explored the old part of the village and, as is tradition with the artists who paint here, finished a second painting on an abandoned door.

Scroll down for more images from the festival and a video that captures its unique spirit.

Civitacampomarano, a small village in central Italy, has used street art to stop its town's depopulation.

TAXIS

Anders Gjennestad (Strøk)

Now in its ninth year, the annual CVTà Street Fest brings international art to the town.

Alice Pasquini

TAXIS

Octavi Serra

This year, four artists brought new pieces of public art to the town.

Snik

Alice Pasquini

Anders Gjennestad (Strøk)

Octavi Serra

Watch this video to understand how the whole town contributes to the success of the art festival.

 

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For the seventh year, international artists have taken over Scotland's third-largest city for Nuart Aberdeen. Eleven artists descended on the city in early June to create public art centered around the theme “Living Heritage.” In doing so, they continue to transform the fabric of the port city.

The organizers encouraged all of the artists to think about the ephemeral nature of their work and how the murals exist far beyond the final images that circulate online.

“I’d urge everyone, in this media-saturated world of pretty murals, to spend a little extra time thinking about what and who is behind these final hero shots and how they contribute to making the city a slightly better place to be in these trying times,” shared Nuart founder and curator Martyn Reed.

From Case Maclaim‘s realistic portrait of fellow artist Addam Yekutieli to Bahia Shehab‘s graphic interpretation of poetry, the finished works are a powerful reminder of our complicated times. Projects focusing on freedom, peace, disillusionment, and hope for the future all weave a complex narrative of current events.

Other standout work includes a large mural by Italian artist Millo, which incorporates photographs depicting historic local events. Scottish artist KMG also embodies local history with a set of three murals of Celtic goddesses at the Aberdeen airport.

This year's work adds over 10 permanent installations to the city, bringing Nuart Aberdeen's total to more than 60 public pieces of art scattered across the urban landscape. Scroll down to see more highlights from this year's festival.

For the seventh year, Nuart Aberdeen has brought public art to Scotland's third-largest city.

KMG (Photo: Brian Tallman)

Bahia Shehab (Photo: Brian Tallman)

Addam Yekutieli (Photo: Brian Tallman)

Hera (Photo: Clarke Joss Photography)

The theme, “Living Heritage,” asked artists to ruminate on the ephemeral nature of their art and how it impacts the city.

KMG (Photo: Brian Tallman)

Cbloxx (Photo: Brian Tallman)

Mahn Kloix (Photo: Brian Tallman)

MILLO (Photo: Clarke Joss Photography)

Addam Yekutieli (Photo: Brian Tallman)

Hera (Photo: Brian Tallman)

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When we last checked in on Finland-based artist David Popa, he was creating incredible murals inspired by his environment. Using only charcoal, chalk, and natural pigments, Popa uses Earth as his canvas. Whether created on ice, snow, dirt, or sand, his ephemeral art is mesmerizing.

For those interested in how he produces his murals, Popa often posts videos of his creative process. In one video, we see him working on a floating piece of ice. As he diligently works on the portrait of a woman, the ice begins to fragment. Popa, though initially thrown, eventually learns to embrace this turn of events.

“At first, I attempted to somehow get the pieces back together, but shortly realized it was futile to be attempting to put back fragments that will never join together again in the same manner,” he writes. “The work clearly had plans of its own, and I reluctantly continued working on it, not having a clue what the result would be.

“One of the goals of my work is to capture the ephemeral, fleeting nature of our lived reality… A reality that is fragmented and broken and often makes us want to give up soon after we realize the broken pieces cannot be mended.”

While much of Popa's work is produced in Finland, he's recently begun spreading his wings. New murals in Saudi Arabia and Utah see him working in desert environments, and the results are striking. The warm tones of the desert give his work a different look and feel.

Popa is now collaborating with photography collective and mental health brand, Memento, on an apparel line featuring his land art. He also sells limited-edition prints on his website. Interested collectors can sign up to receive a notification about his next print drop.

Artist David Popa is known for his striking earth murals.

 

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While much of his work is produced in Finland, he's recently created pieces in desert environments.

 

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In music, harmony refers to combining different sounds together in order to create something new and beautiful. Artist John Bramblitt draws from this poignant concept for one of his latest pieces—a mural he painted in downtown Garland, Texas. On top of sending an uplifting message about a thriving community, this piece of street art is also a testament to Bramblitt's artistry and persistence, as he is blind.

“Garland is a cultural melting pot with quite a diversity when it comes to people coming from different places, and different communities coming together,” Bramblitt tells My Modern Met. “I wanted to do a mural that celebrated all of this, so I thought music would be a perfect way to go. Music can be so personal to people and to a culture, and yet it crosses languages and borders, your foot starts tapping to the beat and suddenly everyone is moving to the same vibes.”

In 2001, Bramblitt lost the last of his vision due to complications with epilepsy and Lyme's disease. Eventually, he discovered painting, learning to distinguish between different colors of paint by feeling their textures with his fingers. “[In] 2017 I became the first blind person in the world to work on murals, and since then I have refined my techniques doing murals from New York to Texas to Korea,” the artist says.

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Though he perfected this approach in his studio, working on a large-scale mural needed a little updating, especially to keep the weather from damaging the mural over time. “Whenever I'm working on a painting in my gallery I can use whatever textures I want and be as extreme as I want to be,” he shares. This time, he primed the wall with a very smooth paint. “Then the black paint that I use is mixed,” he explains, “so that it has a bit of a rough feel to it, almost tacky, that way when I touch it it feels different than the other paint. This lets me be able to draw with a black paint and orient myself to the wall.” Additionally, he does the painting on canvas first to have a full blueprint of where everything is going to be.

The central character of the mural is a woman, who seems to be taking in the music playing all around her. To her right, there are two musicians; and on the left, are dancers following the rhythm. “The hope of the characters was to represent everyone coming together and harmonizing with one another,” the artist says. “On the right hand side of the mural are the Braille letters that spell out ‘Harmony.' The hope for the mural is to represent not only the harmony of music, but the harmony that is built when people come together and share and create with one another.”

To Bramblitt, one of the most wonderful aspects of creating a mural like this is that it's actually in a place where many people live. “Most of what I do are commissioned paintings and those who live in a business or somebody's house, so only people who enter that building will ever see it,” he says. “With a mural, it is for the community, especially one like this where it is in a place where people and families come together to share good times, to meet and to celebrate. My hope is that whenever people see it, it raises their spirits a little, maybe puts a smile on their face.”

Artist John Bramblitt drew from the concept of harmony for one of his latest pieces—a mural he painted in downtown Garland, Texas.

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On top of spreading an uplifting message about a thriving community, this piece of street art is also a testament to the legally blind artist’s artistry and persistence.

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“The hope for the mural is to represent not only the harmony of music, but the harmony that is built when people come together and share and create with one another.”

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Street artists have the unique ability to turn the entire world into their canvas. Artist David Zinn‘s work is no different, as he masterfully uses his natural environment to bring his delightful creations to life. Depending on the seasonal conditions around him, Zinn fuses his character-filled chalk drawings with foliage, fallen leaves, and more permanent landscape features, including rocks and sidewalk cracks.

Zinn's drawings are reminiscent of children's book illustrations and often feature friendly looking animals—both real and fantastical. Even though he draws a variety of creatures, his art does feature some recurring characters—including Sluggo, a tiny green monster resembling the animal it was named after; Philomena, a flying pig; and Nadine, a small but brave mouse. Many of them have three-dimensional qualities, as Zinn rarely confines his creations to the flat sidewalks, instead opting to also extend them onto staircases, streetlamps, and other fixtures of urban life. The artist also uses optical illusions in his work, providing the appearance of bottomless chasms or holes in sidewalks for his characters to climb in or out of.

Zinn has been making his characteristic chalk art around Ann Arbor, Michigan, since 1987. However, his drawings have graced sidewalks all over the world, including Sweden and Taiwan. Due to the materials that he uses and the fact that his art is often located in high-trafficked locations, all of Zinn's chalk drawings are temporary, only lasting for as long as nature allows them to. However, this contributes to their uniqueness, as no two drawings will ever be the exact same.

In order to be viewed, Zinn's work also forces people to look down and pay attention to the environment around them, which is more and more difficult in our ever-changing and increasingly connected world. However, his colorful creatures encourage people to stop and smell the roses, and perhaps find something lovely when they do.

To keep up with Zinn's work, be sure to follow him on Instagram and Facebook.

David Zinn is a street artist known for his delightful chalk creatures.

You can find his chalk drawings on sidewalks, staircases, and other locations around cities.

His characters resemble children's storybook illustrations with their imaginative and adorable appearances.

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The world's largest collection of original and authenticated Banksy art is extending its stay in London. The Art of Banksy has already been viewed by 1.5 million people in 15 cities, and now locals and visitors to London will get another chance to view the elusive street artist's work. The exhibition was originally on Regent Street but has now reopened in Soho with ticket sales until January 2025.

The carefully curated show includes more than 150 pieces, including prints, canvases, drawings, and fascinating ephemera. From the iconic Flower Thrower and Girl With Balloon to unique stencils and hand-drawn sketches, the exhibition is a wonderful way to learn more about Banksy.

The show also focuses on recent projects such as Banksy's Walled Off Hotel in Bethlehem, Dismaland, and recent artwork related to the war in Ukraine. In doing so, it gives a holistic look at the world's most famous street art.

Though not curated or authorized by Banksy himself, The Art of Banksy is a wonderful opportunity to dive into his long, storied career, which has undoubtedly changed the world of contemporary art. For more information on tickets and hours of operation, check the exhibit's website.

The world's largest collection of Banksy artwork is on view in London.

The Art of Banksy includes over 150 pieces, including prints, canvases, drawings, and ephemera.

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