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WebUrbanist | Archived Articles on 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.

These Are Not Photos: Realism by Steve Mills

Even when viewed close-up, it's extremely difficult to tell that these incredible photorealistic paintings by Steve Mills were created using brushes and paint.

Spiral Pen Portraits Use Pressure to Make Amazing Art

An advertising campaign focuses on one artist's unique knack for drawing the most detailed masterpieces in a spiral formation.

Robert Brandenburg's Found Art as Fine Art

Artist Robert Brandenburg brings dull paintings back to life by adding an interesting twist. With his creative touch, found art becomes fine art.

Automata: Art Object Powered by 1,000 Gears

Artist Levi van Veluw demonstrates 'Automata', a beautiful wooden sculpture imbedded with 1,000 gears that enable it to move when wound up.

RedBall Project Takes Interactive Urban Art on Tour

A huge inflatable red ball travels around the world, showing up in cities like Toronto and Abu Dhabi, squeezed into entryways and hovering above the street.

Captured Live: 'Trapped People' Street Art Project

Brooklyn-based artist Dan Witz shocks passersby with ultra-realistic painted images of people trapped behind grates in urban buildings.

The World is Watching: Urban Intervention Goes Ocular

Do you ever feel like someone is watching you? In one German town, the city itself is watching and waiting to cause a few smiles.

Lisbon Lights Up with Modern Christmas Decorations

The city of Lisbon, Portugal got creative in the face of budget issues this year with an annual Christmas light display that's as festive as ever.

Literary Landscapes: Carved Books by Guy Laramee

Encyclopedias in English and Chinese are eroded into landscapes by artist Guy Laramee, in a narrative about a dystopian vision of the 23rd century.

Brain-Eating Groomsmen, And 27 Other Creative Wedding Photos

When a photographer helps the soon-to-be married couple take their photography in a fun and unique direction, the process becomes a whole lot cooler.

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