Artist: PichiAvo for Upfest, 2016 Photo: Colin Rayner Location: Masonic Pub, 112 North Street, Bristol, UK

Contents

Foreword 5 82 Festivals 158 Introduction 6 Miami 88 in the Market 158 New York 92 POW! WOW! 162 8 Interview / FAILE 98 Festival 166 2 Amsterdam 8 San Francisco 100 Forest for the Trees 170 3 Athens 14 Toronto 104 Upfest 174 Barcelona 20 Traffic Design Festival 178 26 Latin America 110 Artscape 182 Copenhagen 32 Buenos Aires 110 Grenoble Fest 186 Dublin 36 Mexico City 114 BLOOP 190 Kyiv 42 Sao Paulo 120 Nuart 194 46 Interview / Nunca 124 Interview / Martyn Reed 198 Interview / Vhils 52 Cash, Cans & Candy 200 54 Rest of the World 126 St+art Festival 204 58 Adelaide 126 HKwalls 208 Interview / 64 Christchurch 130 MB6: Street Art 212 Reykjavík 66 George Town 136 PUBLIC 216 Rome 72 Istanbul 142 Johannesburg 146 Thanks 221 North America 78 Interview / Faith47 150 Index 222 Chicago 78 152 ‘It’s not the word “” that bothers me, it just doesn’t accurately explain the entire story.’ – Futura 2000 Foreword by Remi Rough

I started walls in 1984. I the time, and it ignited a passion forming collectives and curating was sucked into hip-hop culture for painting bigger walls that still their own grandiose projects, and when it was at its most prominent excites me today. an increasing number of dedicated in Europe, and graffiti played a huge My focus began to shift from street art festivals were attracting part in the attraction. It began with traditional graffiti about 11 years ago artists and fans to interesting a boy at school bringing in a book when I started exploring abstraction locations around the world. I was called , which had a much in art, and thinking about how once even flown out to the Gambian greater impact on me than anything I could take my work in a more jungle to paint mud huts for the Wide 4 I was learning in class. contemporary direction. At the Open Walls project. 5 The scene blossomed in London same time the landscape was also Fast-forward to today and it’s hard at the perfect time – Thatcherite changing dramatically – street art to find a city that doesn’t have some Britain was a mess. London was a was becoming ever more popular kind of organised mural programme. rough city to grow up in during the and specialist galleries started Purists might argue that street art early 1980s, but graffiti gave us a popping up all around the world, has all gone a bit ‘mainstream’, but it voice in much the same way it did bringing it indoors and into people’s has become an intrinsic part of the for the kids in the bankrupt and homes. The market for screen prints cultural fabric of our cities. Street art broken New York of the late 1970s. exploded and artists previously has added something very special Few people recognise that graffiti is known only for their street work to our urban landscapes, and books the only art movement in history were suddenly having sold-out such as this one only help to cement to be conceived and taken forward exhibitions, with hundreds of people the impact of the movement. essentially by kids. I am very proud cramming into each opening. I think As long as the artists and to be considered part of that legacy. most people knew that they were organisers continue to respect The first really big wall I painted witnessing the birth of an exciting their environments – and most was in West London in 1999 – a new scene. importantly the communities within commission piece for a computer That feeling was rubber-stamped them – the future of street art can games company. It was only three when the Tate Modern organised only get brighter. storeys high, but it felt ginormous, a major exhibition dedicated to and it remained in place for years street art in 2008 – things escalated Remi Rough, 2016

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Introduction by Ed Bartlett

walls is thought to date back around produce limited editions of their street art, which can often mean around the world to experience still exploring, and still surprised and 40,000 years, it’s actually more work, and even tempted some meeting and watching the artists at street art today, and providing guides amazed by what I find. Researching surprising that street art has taken so ‘traditional’ artists and designers to work – a rare privilege among the to each city’s street-art hotspots to and compiling this book has opened long to flourish. engage with the streets. A raft of contemporary . enable you to explore further. We’ve my eyes to a number of exciting After the well-documented graffiti specialist galleries began to appear, It has been argued that street art is also included insights from some of destinations and artists, and I hope it boom of the 1980s, the advent of and a whole new generation of losing some of the grit and edge that its most important figures. inspires you in some way too. stencil art – as well as the widespread counterculture art collectors was characterised its formative years – Instagram, Flickr and Google My eternal gratitude goes to those proliferation of digital cameras, born. ’s success – and the there are some, no doubt, who would Maps are incredibly powerful who have so graciously helped me 6 smartphones and social media – led growing ecosystem around him – point a cynical finger at the very supplemental tools to help you to with this project – it would have 7 to a new wave of artists consciously elevated street art to an entirely existence of this book as evidence. discover and locate works, and been much more difficult without the eschewing galleries in favour of the new level. And yes, perhaps more investigation many street artists are now active knowledge, passion and dedication streets. As the 20th century drew to Of course, one man does not needs to be done into the on social media. By uploading of all who participated – not least n preparation for writing this a close, street art was everywhere, make a movement. The street increasingly visible role that street and tagging the things you find the artists, without whom the world I introduction, I added up the and everyone was talking about it. art scene of today is flourishing art seems to play in gentrification. along the way, you too can play a would be a less colourful, interesting number of people living in the cities It’s impossible to discuss the rise thanks to a global cast of creative But we should also be careful not to valuable role in the community. But and inspiring place. In particular I featured in this book. The total came of street art without mentioning and highly motivated individuals, be overly critical of what is, after all, the real power of street art comes wanted to thank Lucy Langdon for her to over 150 million. That’s more than Banksy. His work – public, relevant many of whom are self-taught. This a comparatively young, developing from how it can pop into your day copyediting skills (and being a general twice the combined annual visitors and relatable, with a subversive collaborative DIY attitude is what art form. The majority of street unexpectedly, adding some colour, daily inspiration), Hector Campbell to the top 10 most visited museums edge – combined with the enduring makes street art’s growth – and its artists pride themselves on taking a smile or even a provocation – so for his tireless help with research and in the world, all potentially being mystery of his identity, captured growing cultural importance – all the an uncompromisingly conscientious keep your head up and don’t be image sourcing, and Remi Rough, for exposed to different forms of street the imagination of the mainstream more impressive and exciting. and independent stance with their afraid to explore! whom the word ‘no’ apparently doesn’t art on a daily basis. press in a way that the traditional Today, the proliferation of legal work, and there remains a strong As a teenager in the 1980s exist. And, of course, to you, for whom Surprised? This is just the tip of the art world rarely does. A growing walls and organised festivals underground scene. I grew up obsessed with hip-hop the art – and this book – has been iceberg. Street art is now present in army of highly engaged fans would around the world makes it possible With so much to see, it’s unrealistic and the New York graffiti scene. I created. I’d love to hear your feedback almost every city, town and village travel to see each new piece in to encounter thought-provoking, to expect to fully document such a was fortunate to move to London and personal recommendations. in the world, from Aachen to Zwolle. person as soon as it appeared, and transformative art in the most ubiquitous yet transient art form. in time to experience the initial Its true audience is measured in the trade in his prints and unexpected of places. People are This book is intended as a starting street art explosion first-hand – as Ed Bartlett @edbartlett billions. And given that the first became frenzied. This, in turn, travelling to the four corners of point to your journey, highlighting bystander, photographer, collector The Future Tense

record of homo sapiens painting on encouraged other street artists to the globe specifically to experience © Andy Ford a selection of some of the key cities and curator. Twenty years on, I am www.thefuturetense.net Artist: Jen Stark Photo: Jen Stark Location: 8850 Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles

Artist: D*Face Photo: @birdmanphotos Location: W 3rd Street & Robertson Boulevard, Los Angeles

Artist: Cyrcle Photo: Cyrcle Location: Robert F Kennedy Community Schools, 701 S Catalina Street, Los Angeles

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Artist: Herakut Photo: Herakut Location: 12959 Coral Tree Place, Playa Vista, Los Angeles Street Art North America

Miami 01 Wynwood Walls 02 Wynwood Doors 03 Northwest 27th Street, USA The epicentre of industrial Adjacent to the big hitter Wynwood Wynwood’s revival is this murals is a smaller public garden The streets of Wynwood are Fast-paced, stylish and wealthy, galleries, 12 art studios, five different property in the area, drawn by its philanthropist-backed initiative that where roller-shutter doors are used covered in street art but a huge Miami has earned itself a high-profile art fairs and – last but not least – the low prices, unique architecture and gives some of the world’s best street as canvases for up-and-coming and Cleon Peterson spot on the international street art Wynwood Walls. This ex-industrial desirable location. He then invited artists a huge wall each. See work street artists. From Aztec patterns collaboration is a standout on scene. When leading contemporary area hosts what must be one of the artists to paint the walls to make by Futura, Miss Van and more – on by Cryptik to psychedelic swirls the colourfully painted NW27th art fair Art Basel first arrived in the world’s largest permanent outdoor the area more attractive to potential annual rotation. Every taxi driver from Daze, see where the art form is Street. Poking fun at those who are city in 2002, street art was pretty art exhibits, featuring big, colourful renters. The rest is history. in town knows this place, and the headed next. It’s a great place to sit pursuing power and glory, it has a difficult to find. Today, though, the murals from artists such as Ron Miami isn’t the easiest city to number 2 bus stops a block away. on a warm day and just chill. Masonic/Egyptian vibe rendered in Miami art scene is as much about English, Shepard Fairey and Kenny navigate – it’s spread out and public modern monochrome. what’s on the streets as it is about Scharf, and attracting 150,000 transport isn’t quite up to the task. what’s on sale in the galleries. visitors every month. However, the Walls are easy to find 04 Street Art Tours The city offers rich pickings for The Walls were founded in the and an absolute delight to wander Get the inside track on 88 art lovers: it’s home to more than 70 late 2000s, when a developer bought around once you’re there. Wynwood’s street art and 89 contemporary developments on a street art tour. There are plenty on offer, including a free cycle tour LITTLE 03 HAITI by ‘Miami’s Best Graffiti Guide’ every Sunday at 4pm (www. LIBERTY miamisbestgraffitiguide.com/ CITY 01 DESIGN byobike/). There’s also a good ‘art DISTRICT walk’ every second Saturday of the month. WYNWOOD EDGEWATER Additional locations • Artist: Herakut Location: 1334 N Miami MIAMI Avenue, Miami BEACH • Artist: INTI Location: 2520 NW 2nd Avenue, MIAMI Miami 04 • Artist: Various Location: Wynwood Walls, 02 2520 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami © pidjoe, SeanPavonePhoto / Getty Images LITTLE HAVANA El Bocho 27 Ericailcane 47 Jesse Harris 107 Mr Klevra 73 S Borondo 15, 22, 35, 216 Ernest Zacharevic 67, 136, 137, 140-141 Jessy Nite 202 Mr Never Satisfied 153 Saber 82 Bruno Panieri 73 Escif 115 Jiant 111 MSK crew 82 Sainer 181 Index Btoy 9, 21, 192 Etam Cru 127 Jimmy C 55, 127 MTO 194-195 Saner 115 Buff Monster 93, 134-135, 140 Ever 111 Jimmy Chiale 105 Mundane 121 Sam3 21, 47 Burak 143 Evoca1 67, 118-119 J.Loca 21 Sara Riel 66, 67 Joe Ficalora 93 N Sasha Korban 43 1010 165 C F Johanna Poethig 101 NEVERCREW 186-187, 206 Seth 43, 59, 63, 73, 77, 132, 138 2501 73, 74, 80, 121 C215 16, 47, 49, 58, 61, 62, 122, 144 Faile 94, 98-99, 105, 203 Jonathan Ellis 93 Nick Alive 121 Shepard Fairey 31, 32, 59, 83, 88, 89, 105, Canavar 143 Faith47 73, 83, 93, 94, 105, 146, 147, 150-151, Joram Roukes 173 Nick Walker 59, 97 147, 153 A Caps 121 153, 203 Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada 23, 111, 131 Nicola Verlato 73 Shok1 55 Aakash Nihalani 73 Captain Borderline 143 Falko 146, 147 José Parlá 92 Nina 120, 121 SIXE, 21 Above 67, 147 Caratoes 67 Feik 121 JR 59, 143 Nome 101 Skount 11, 24-25 Add Fuel 47, 216 Charles and Janine Williams 131 Felipe Pantone 169 Juan O’Gorman 115 Nunca 15, 27, 47, 108-109, 120, 121, 124-125 Sliks 121 Addison Karl 136 Cheo 176 Fin DAC 40-41, 83, 127, 128, 156 Julia Volchkova 136, 137 Nychos 83, 91, 101, 102 SM172 21 Adekan 143 Chivitz 121 Fintan Magee 27, 42, 43, 45, 155, 157, 197 Justin Case 21 Smug 127, 153 Ad Hoc Art 93 Choq 153 Freddy Sam 146 O Snek 189 Adnate 129, 149, 153, 154 Chu 143 Frédéric Baron 59 K Odeith 47, 176 Sofles 131 AEC Interesni Kazki 43, 47, 121, 148, 149, CityzenKane 185 Fuazan Fuad 136 Kaff-eine 152 OG Slick 165 Speto 121 192, 193, 216, 218 Claire Kito 59 Futura 89, 93 Kamil Escruela 21 Okuda 37, 208-209 SpY 196 Agostino Iacurci 44, 73, 74 Clare Rojas 101 Kashink 15, 161 Olivia Knapp 173 Steve ‘ESPO’ Powers 55 AkaCorleone 47 Claudio Ethos 21 G 8, 20, 93, 152, 153 Olivier Kosta-Théfaine 47 Steve More 57 Alexandros Vasmoulakis 14, 16 Cleon Peterson 79, 89 Gaia 111, 143, 147, 200-201, 216 Kenor 9, 43 Örn Tönsberg 66 Stik 55 Alexey Luka 214 Clogtwo 211 Germs 83 83, 88 OSGEMEOS 14, 15, 27, 47, 93, 101, 120 Stinkfish 9 Alexis Diaz 121 Colasa 211 GR170 33 Kislow 180 Ouizi 160 Sumo 47 Alias 27 Colectivo Licuado 206 Guido van Helten 44, 66, 67, 70-71, 116, 127, Klone Yourself 168 Owen Dippie 131 Alice Pasquini 72, 73, 111 Conor Harrington 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 121 153 Ozi 121 T Alina Vergnano 33 Cranio 28, 59, 120, 121 L Tabone 143 Amok Island 216 Crash 93 Lek & Sowat 207 Tats Cru 93 Cryptik 89 H P Amose 143 Haha 153 Li-Hill 42, 43 Pantónio 73 Tauba Auerbach 101 222 Curiot 220 223 Ana María 182-183 Hanif Kureshi 207 Liqen 72 Parra 9 Telmo Miel 51, 67, 112, 131 Cyrcle 30, 49, 85, 147, 200-201 André 59 Hashim Bushiri Mruta 33 Lisa King 127 Pat Perry 160 Thomas Powell 136, 137 Andrew Hem 162-163, 172 Hauser 164 The London Police 9, 29, 67 Paulo Ito 121 Tikka Meszaros 121 Andrew Schoultz 101 D Hebru Brantley 79 Louis Masai 174-175 Pavlos Tsakonos 16 Tilt 131 Animalitoland 185 DabsMyla 67, 83, 152 Heesco 153 Low Bros 47, 83 Paweł Ryżko 180 Toddy 121 Anthony Lister 127, 132, 138, 188 Daku 204-205 HENSE 216-217 Lucy McLauchlan 47 Pez 20, 21, 22 Tristan Eaton 27, 83, 93 AOC 57 DALeast 33, 34, 147 Herakut 28, 68, 75, 86-87, 89, 105, 122, 153 Ludo 59 Phlegm 55, 56, 105, 106, 192, 216 Tyrsa 178-179 Ares 143 David Alfaro Siqueiros 115 Hitnes 73 LXOne 57 PichiAvo 2, 177 Arlin Graff 121 David de la Mano 113 Hitotzuki 220 PixelPancho 47, 73, 143 U El Arte es Basura 21 Davíð Örn Halldórsson 66 How & Nosm 101 M Pose 79 Ulrik Schiodt 33 Artists for Stray Animals 137 Daze 89 Hyuro 216 MadC 215 Primo 111 Uriginal 9 Aryz 33, 50, 102, 111, 115, 143 Deih 69 Magrela 121 Askew One 127, 131, 153 Denial 158-159 I ±MaisMenos± 47 R V Augustine Kofie 57, 96, 116, 188 D*Face 12-13, 31, 55, 69, 84, 91, 97, 116, Manolis Anastasakos 16 Rachael Dewhirst 131 Vans the Omega 127, 131 Axel Void 55 Ice 111 166-167 Icy & Sot 79 Margaret Kilgallen 100 Reka One 59, 153 Vhils 43, 46, 47, 48, 52-53, 60, 114, 115, 121 Diavù 73 Inea 121 Mário Belém 47 Remed 37 Victor Ash 9, 21, 27, 33 B Diego Rivera 114, 115 Ink & Clog 153 Mark Bode 101 Remi Rough 4-5, 57, 212-213 Bambi 55 Don John 27 INO 14, 17, 43 Martin Ron 110, 111, 137 Retna 33, 79, 82, 83 Don’t Fret 79 W Banksy 54, 55, 59, 101, 152, 153, 174 INTI 50, 62, 89, 121, 144 Martin Whatson 199 Revok 82 Wild Drawing 15, 18-19 Dotmasters 214 Barbara Goy 121 Invader 11, 55, 59, 61, 95, 121, 123, 142, 153 Martyn Reed 198-199 Ricky Lee Gordon 81, 149 Word to Mother 30 Barry McGee 100, 101, 103 DTR Crew 131 Irish Tom 15 Maser 36, 37, 39 Rigo 23 100, 101 Beastman 127, 131 Matéo 169 Risk 82 Be Free! 153 X E J Mauro Neri 121 ROA 27, 33, 55, 59, 73, 79, 82, 83, 111, 115, XooooX 27 Bicicleta Sem Freio 47 Eduardo Kobra 9, 10, 120, 121 James Earley 36, 37 Maya Hayuk 33, 105 131, 137, 216 Binho Ribeiro 121 EINE 57, 79, 101 Jan Vormann 26 Mayo 153 Robert Montgomery 199 BiP 101 Y Ekundayo 162-163 Jaune 196 M-City 145 Ron English 88 Yabanci 143 Birgit Kinder 27 El Mac 37, 105 Javier Mariscal 21 Milo 43 Rone 127, 128, 133, 139, 152, 153, 155 YASH 184 Bisser 190-191 Elian 43, 111, 113 Jaz/Franco Fasoli 76, 121, 143 Minhau 121 Ruben Sanchez 143 Yoshi47 170-171 Blek le Rat 58, 64-65 Ella & Pitr 81 Jef Aérosol 58, 59 Miss Van 21, 89 Rui Amaral 121 Blu 21, 47, 73, 110 Elliot Francis Stewart 127 Jen Stark 84, 90 Momo 73 RUN 212 Z Bordalo II 27 Enivo 121 Jeremy Fish 101 Mooncasket 210 Rustam QBic 143, 219 Zag & Sia 59