WebUrbanist

Architecture, Art, Design & Built Environments

Tag: graffiti

Graffiti Artists Awarded $6.7M from Landlord Who Destroyed Their Work

Prior to 2013, a warehouse in Queens known as 5Pointz was a graffiti mecca packed with murals and other work by hundreds of artists, many of whom rented space inside the building. That is, until ...

Toynbee Too: Cryptic ‘House Of Hades’ Street Tiles

Cryptic 'House of Hades' linoleum tiles inspired by mysterious and anonymous Toynbee Tiles are cropping up on The Big Apple's paved streets. The so-called “Toynbee Tiles” are ...

Has Bins : 15 More Street Artistic Trash Dumpsters

Down in the dumps? These dozen decorated dumpsters are sure to turn your mood from crappy to happy thanks to their distinctively un-trashy artistic makeovers. Becoming the pick of the ...

Storage Worse: 10 Abandoned Self-Storage Facilities

Abandoned self-storage locker units (and those who bid for them) have spawned a popular TV series but what happens when entire facilities go belly-up? It is unfortunate when a self-storage ...

Urban Miniatures: Graffiti-Tagged Architectural Model Features Gritty Detail

In a world of pristine and perfect model architecture, this replica of a locksmith in Taiwan boasts dirt, grime, graffiti and rickety structural details. Crafted by Joshua Smith ...

Russia to Activists: Stop Repainting Soviet Monuments into American Icons

The Russian embassy has taken a hard line in Bulgaria where Soviet monuments have been spray-painted to become iconic American fictional characters from Superman and the Joker to Santa Claus and ...

Greek Gods Graffiti: Classically Styled Street Art by Spanish Duo PichiAvo

Greek gods and other figures from antiquity tower over a very different world from the one in which they were born, entwined with contemporary graffiti on building facades and other urban ...

Warming Signs: Clet Abraham Rewrites Rules Of The Road

Guerrilla street artist Clet Abraham may be the Banksy of the boulevard, hacking road signs with stickers and encouraging people to question authority. Our lead image dated August 31st of 2013 ...

BAM! BIFF! POW! Street Art Showcases Adam West’s Batman

The late Adam West's role as TV's campy yet cool Batman garnered him a permanent place in pop culture – just ask these 12 graffiti artists. Caped crimefighters don't come any campier ...

30 Years of Graffiti: Peeled Dutch Wall Sample Reveals Colorful Art History

The sides of the structure are painted from ground to roof, but peeling back layers of artwork reveals just how far back the building's vibrant history goes. "This is Doornroosje, the ...

  • 1
  • 2 (current)
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

More Articles

Flying Robots: 6 Stunning Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Projects

Altered Architecture: 12 More Abandoned Buildings as Art

17 Extreme Real Houseboats & House Boat Design Ideas

Monsters of New York: Creepy Critters Cuddle Strangers on City Subways

Follow us on Facebook

Architecture
  • Abandoned Places
  • Cities & Urbanism
  • Houses & Residential
  • Offices & Commercial
  • Public & Institutional
Art
  • Drawing & Digital
  • Installation & Sound
  • Photography & Video
  • Sculpture & Craft
  • Street Art & Graffiti
Design
  • Fixtures & Interiors
  • Furniture & Decor
  • Graphics & Branding
  • Guerilla Ads & Marketing
  • Products & Packaging
Technology
  • Conceptual & Futuristic
  • Gadgets & Geekery
  • Gaming & Computing
  • Vehicles & Mods
  • Vintage & Retro
Travel
  • 7 Wonders Series
  • Boutique & Art Hotels
  • Culture & History
  • Destinations & Sights
  • Urban Exploration

© 2007-2025 Webist Media

  • About
  • Archives
  • Categories
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy