Questlove gives Philly artists a boost with local billboard blast
Created with Mural Arts, the artwork is part of a promo campaign for the music documentary “Summer of Soul.”
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There’s a giant Sixers logo hanging in the air, thanks to street artist Reed Bmore
The wire sculptor isn’t from Philadelphia, but he credits the city with launching his career.
After ads disrespect Philly street art, London oat milk brand faces backlash, calls to invest in local creators
Repeating series of the posters, which affect an edgy style, were placed over artists’ work around the city.
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In three new ‘First 100 Days’ posters, Philly artists lay out policies for Biden and Harris
The Mural Arts project was a bigger success than its creators imagined.
Want to own some of Philly’s famous street art?
Check out this show at Tmoms on South Street.
Why Philly is fighting over a Starbucks next to City Hall
Dilworth Park is getting a new coffee kiosk — and not everyone's pleased.
What it takes to transform a SEPTA station into a $40,000 art gallery
The #TrackTakeover is a sequel to the project that put paintings on trashcans last summer.
Paint the Walt Whitman Bridge rainbow to honor an LGBTQ legacy?
The idea is "really nice," said the CEO of the company that completed a $56 million refurb last year.
Street art replaces Bigbelly advertising in Center City ‘Trashcan Takeover’
18 artists worked with Rory Creative and City Fitness on the beautification initiative.
The story of that huge pigeon mural on the Kensington-Fishtown border
“Pigeons,” artist Evan Lovett said, “are obviously the urban resident as far as nature goes in Philadelphia.”
Streets Dept fifth anniversary art show
For five years, Conrad Benner has been showcasing the street art of Philadelphia on his Streets Dept website and Instagram. He's pulled together pieces from 10 of his favorite local artists for a special anniversary show. Post-gallery, head to Tattooed Mom for an after-party.
Where: Paradigm Gallery at 746 S. 4th St. 19147
When: January 22, 2016 from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
How much: Free
