WebUrbanist | Archived Articles on Urban & Street Art

Urban art is at the heart of WebUrbanist – the drawings, images, photos and sculptures that inspire us in part because they are open to the public. From installation artworks to street graffiti and everything in between, here is our extensive collection of urban street art gathered from around the world and representing both traditional techniques and innovative approaches by old and new street artists alike.

Down & Dirty DIY: Humorous Low-Tech Hacks & Mods

We've all had to make do with whatever was available from time to time. But these ingenious hacks turn available materials into impressively useful items.

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40 Fantastic to Freaky Merry Christmas Greetings in Graffiti!

The debate rages on if graffiti is art or vandalism. Whether freaky or fantastic, writers spread holiday cheer with these 40 Merry Christmas graffiti greetings.

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Painted Alive: Boldly Brilliant Body Paintings

The human body can be and do so many things, but when it's used as a canvas for fine art, truly magical things can happen.

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Camouflaged Supercars: From Lambos To Rambos

Want some Rambo on your Lambo? These 10 stealthy supercars prove that one of the best ways to stand out from the crowd is to blend right in.

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A Separate Reality: Digital Art by Alex Andreyev

Ghostly alien landscapes, floating structures and otherworldly creatures characterize the "hermetic art" of digital painter Alex Andreyev.

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Urban Camouflage: Liu Bolin, The Invisible Man

Chinese artist Liu Bolin painstakingly paints his subjects so that they seem to disappear into their surroundings in amazing urban camouflage photography.

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Trick of the Eye: Delightfully Deceptive Works of Art

Since ancient times, artists have tricked viewers with incredibly realistic 3D paintings. This style, called trompe l'oeil, is still delighting viewers today.

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The Surreal & Colorful World of Artist Marco Escobedo

Digital artist Marco Escobedo creates intricate, colorful, surreal art using programs like Adobe Photoshop.

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15 (More!) Crafty Metal, Wood & Spiral Staircases

Stairs aren't just a handy way to go between the levels of your home; they can be a pet project for inventive architects and a favorite feature of a home.

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LEGOs Bring Historical Figures to (Miniature Toy) Life

LEGO artist Jamie Spencer created over 90 historical figures, from Charlemagne to Elvis, using only official LEGO parts.

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Sexy as Sin: Steampunk Guns -n- Guitars

Shred or shoot, smile or drool, here are sexy as sin and amazing modifications of contemporary technologies to fit the aesthetic of Steampunk guns and guitars.

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A Day in the Life of a Stormtrooper

Amateur photographer Stefan Le Du captures stormtrooper action figures partaking in mundane activities, taking a photo a day for a year.

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Off the Wall Graffiti: 11 Artists Making Odd Marks

By now, we're all so used to seeing graffiti that we ignore it. But would you be able to ignore graffiti using a medium or a method you'd never seen before?

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Sexy Steampunk Mods, Gadgets & Hi-Tech Hacks

Steampunked stuff that may make you want to go back in time, from images of virtual vintage to pictures of real retro gadgets, gear, art and design.

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Undead Baby Dolls, Toddlerpedes & More Creepy Creations

Not all dolls are for children - as evidenced by the incredibly bizarre and amazing art dolls, puppets and sculpture of these 15 artists.

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