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.
Graffiti comes in all shapes, sizes and styles. Most of us have seen different styles of graffiti, but how often do we really pay attention to the composition?
5 Comments »»When a picture matches the creative vision of an artist taking the shot, the photograph is considered fine art. Here is the work of 24 famous photographers.
3 Comments »»Truly talented graphic designers balance visual elements and typography to communicate a message with art that stands out from the crowd.
3 Comments »»German duo Jan Wöllert and Jörg Miedza of LAPP create incredible light graffiti using complex choreography, light sources and photography.
2 Comments »»The human body has been featured in paintings since the dawn of time, but never has it been used so effectively as a canvas as in Emma Hack's body paintings.
10 Comments »»Since the 1970s, graffiti has been a big part of the urban environment. These are just a few of the countless graff artists writing all over the world.
15 Comments »»These 12 masters of web design, both super stars and unknowns, know just how to balance looks and usability for visually stunning results.
4 Comments »»The retro-futuristic architecture art of David Trautrimas makes something completely new of common household items: cool residential and industrial buildings.
4 Comments »»Nowhere is there more inventiveness than the gadgets made in prisons. These DIY tools and weapons and upcycled or recycled art show the ingenuity of prisoners.
4 Comments »»These 15 artists create incredible illustrations using digital and traditional media, bringing stories and ideas to vivid life for books, video games and more.
3 Comments »»Performance art at its best is when the performers, their environment and the audience all interact. This amazing urban dance project accomplishes that and more.
4 Comments »»Swiss artist Felice Varini's geometric painting calls into question our ideas about complex art pieces and the interaction between art and viewer.
One Comment »»The grace and beauty of flowing water, along with its ability to induce calm, are the biggest reasons we're drawn to artful displays of H2O.
12 Comments »»Trucks are cool fresh off the assembly line but such huge, mobile canvasses just naturally invite artists to add to their awesomeness. Here are 15 examples of awesome art made for, with and upon trucks.
2 Comments »»What if food was used as a medium for art? Could you still eat it? Here are 32 incredible examples of creative food design, food sculpture, and edible art.
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