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A wonderful ragbag for alternative travelers and fans of creativity, especially urban art. On this platform you can find interesting reportages, detailed country or city maps and coverages on awesome artists. There is a whole section about interviews with unique people and their amazing work, as well about crazy events and interesting sustaining projects from all around the world. Meanwhile we have more than 275.000 photos in our archive and we try to preserve some of this creativity with our documentation. All respect to the artists! As well to all the numerous people involved in this non profit project. We do this voluntarily because we love it and we want to support the art scene in general and socio-cultural understanding between us on this planet. If you find any mistakes or missing information, just send us a message. We are creating, building and changing on this website all the time – but – of course! If there is free time…. we travel and explore!!!
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Atelier / Events / SpainOn November 28th in 2024 the exhibition „Borrowed Times“ with great works by the artist ABDUL VAS opened with a beautiful vernissage at the Madrid gallery E CIENTO VEINTE. His works can be admired in the art space at Calle Antonio Maura 18 until February 8th in 2025. For ABDUL VAS, the overwhelming power of AC/DC’s music has displaced linear and routine time. He has decided to portray a set of writers who inhabit a dimension, where delicacy and loyalty to aesthetics intertwine, with the greatness of music from a time lent by eternity. Check out the new exhibition!
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Greece / StreetartThessaloniki is a true street art and graffiti paradise. The streets, walls and houses are all over paved with scriptures, shapes and color. Of course, that includes a lot of smears and ugly stuff, but also a lot of high quality works. And in between, the huge and unbelievably good murals are shining on the facades of entire blocks of flats tower over the rooftops. One of the creators of these extensive city monuments is Stelios, better known by his artist name APSET. We met the creative guy for an interesting interview.
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Nepal / StreetartIn the northern part of Kathmandu’s Thamel district, there is a graffiti wall featuring some impressive pieces. It is a collaboration among several artists, including characters inbetween. The wall runs along the eastern side of Amrit Marg all the way to the intersection with Tridevi Sadak. Those photos were taken during the election day, therefore almost no vehicles were allowed on the streets, which means it was possible to photograph the whole wall without obstacles. Usually there are cars and bikes parked or street sellers around with trolleys and little shops.
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Architecture / History / Sri LankaGalle is a city with around 93,000 inhabitants on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka and is known for its large fort complex and the colonial old town, which were classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988. The fort was built by the Portuguese in 1588 and conquered and extended by the Dutch in 1649. The old town, enclosed by the fortification walls and cannon stands, is an interesting sight with cafés, stores, museums and hotels in the architectural style of the 16th century. On the south-eastern coastal tip of the fort is the Galle Lighthouse, built in 1938.
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Germany / StreetartGraffiti, hip-hop, rap, and the sound of Harley-Davidsons on Berlin’s streets – TYSN lives right where street culture isn’t just an image, but everyday life. For over 25 years, he has been leaving his mark on walls, trains, and murals far beyond the city limits with his unmistakable West Berlin Wildstyle. Deeply rooted in the scene, shaped by crews, nights out and real consequences, his name stands for consistency, technique and attitude. This interview is not a retrospective from a safe distance, but an honest insight into a life between letters, beats and asphalt. We spoke with the artist, check it out!
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Kazakhstan / StreetartAlmaty is the largest metropolis in Kazakhstan and is located in the foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountain. It was the country’s capital until 1997 and has continued to be Kazakhstan’s commercial and cultural center. Landmarks include the Central State Museum with historical Kazakh artifacts, Panfilov Park in the center and the Tsarist-era Zenkov Cathedral. Of course, there is also beautiful urban art in the streets, from large murals and graffiti to small colorful gimmicks. Check out the collection by great photographer and art enthusiast Mike Hennessey aka See Some Streetart. With more than 200 photos we had enough to start a map. Have a look on the page time by time because more content is going to come from Almaty!
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Britain / Comic / Events / IllustrationThe illustrator and graphic designer Junior Tomlin from London did some of the most iconic and legendary cover artworks for the rave and electronic music scene back in the 80s and 90s up till today. On 5th of June his new book “Junior Tomlin: Flyer & Cover Art” will get released which documents across 160 premium paper pages his work with commentary and draft sketches about thirty years of party scene. Junior is of course still doing his fabulous artworks and visuals, but meanwhile he can look on a huge variety of projects in many different fields like movies or covers for the music branch, he colored comics for Marvel, DC or Panini, was involved in Action Man and Judge Dredd animations, designed vector arts, invented innovative logos and even started sculpturing.
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Events / Germany / StreetartMoabit shows flag! With cool music, graffiti and creative standing together against racism and discrimination heaps of artists participated at the “Anti Racism Jam 2023”, which took place on 31st March, April 1st and 2nd around the “Center for Art and Urbanism” (ZK/U). The event was organized by MARE, PHET and STEREOHEAT from the 21ER GALLERY and magnificent works of art were created on the three days at several spots.
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Netherlands / StreetartThroughout the city of Amsterdam you can find creative 3d sculptures of mixed media made by the artist DMINTN. Not big, but a small abstract addition to the boring grey wall. The artist is originally from Italy, but is meanwhile based and active in Amsterdam and London. DMINTN started his artistic journey in 2017 as a way to translate his feelings into art. His works are inspired by his everyday experiences, ranging from the architecture of cities, music and the exchange of energy between people. He uses mixed media and recycled PVC for his works. Check out the collection!
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Eswatini / StreetartThe small town of Malkerns is located in the Middleveld in the Manzini region on the Lusutfu River and has a population of around 9700 inhabitants. In addition to the breathtaking nature and wildlife scenery, a visit to the Mahlanya Market and the Swazi Candles Factory is highly recommended. And also here, as like everywhere else in the world, you will find beautiful works of art in urban space.
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North Macedonia / StreetartThe comedy theatre TEATAR KOMEDIJA as a national institution was established in November 2011, and its official opening was marked by the premiere of the play „Ah, My Love“, directed by Kole Angelovski, on World Theatre Day at March 27th in 2012. Fantastic plays and creative projects are constantly being performed in this culture space. The building complex also serves as an urban art gallery and features countless beautiful murals on its facades. Additionally there are ateliers and studios around the permises, and also a bar and a cocktail lounge to have a relaxed break.
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South America / Streetart / UruguayOn the first glance you could assume that the place is somewhere around the Baltic or at the Wadden Sea. The architecture doesn´t really look very South American. As well there is this huge but small white lighthouse, which reminds more on Denmark or the German Otto comedy movies. But the palms, the warm climate and the high waves will disabuse you. La Paloma is located at the southeastern coast of Uruguay and it´s covered with awesome paintings, fantastic streetart and hidden graffiti. We brought you nice photo material from our last trip to the little chillspot. It´s an insider tip for surfer, artists and mountainbiker.
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Italy / StreetartThe Bunker in Via Quittengo 41 in Turin is a metropolitan cultural center next to the great urban void of the former Vanchiglia railway yard. On the side there is an air-raid shelter for the workers of the airport during the Second World War, a bunker with a capacity of 130 seats. Since 2013, this formerly abandoned space has become a creative project and a living place for the enjoyment of urban culture on around 25,000 square meters. Besides the numerous projects and events, there is also a lot of urban art to admire around the property.
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Germany / PainterEverybody in his or hers environment has annoying and stress-inducing people and everyone is determined to deal with these individuals in different strategies and in their own way, which sometimes makes life difficult. One ignores, the next argues, others react in sport. Jessica Marquardt aka Jay Gnomenfrau (=Gnome Woman) has discovered a very creative way of dealing with these so-called “Ass Angels” (=”Arschengel”) and turning that into her passion for painting. Art acts as a valve and serves as a personal exploration of one’s own emotions.
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Britain / StreetartThe Scottish port city of Glasgow has around 635,000 inhabitants and is located in the western Lowlands on the River Clyde. Worth seeing are the old town in Victorian architectural style, the Scottish Opera, the Scottish Ballet or the National Theatre of Scotland, also a visit to the numerous pubs is recommended, where you can often find live music. Of course, there is also plenty of color on the walls around the streets. The YARDWORKS collective in particular is constantly curating new mural projects and the ARTPISTOL gallery organizes open air exhibitions of urban art.
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Chile / StreetartThe Metropolitan Technological University (UTEM) is a higher education institution founded in 1993. At the time these photographs were taken some courses such as design and art were taught at this study headquarters, which is why the entire building was covered in streetart. Today it houses the university’s administrative units and, therefore, graffiti, stencils and tags are no longer seen on its walls. Still you can admire those great artworks in our archive!
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Canada / Events / StreetartThe adventure of the Canettes de Ruelle began in 2017 in an alley in the Montreal neighbourhood of Rosemont where a special street artist lived a few years ago. It started with a little artistic jam with a few friends and a few beers. Since then, the event has continued to grow and mature. It is helt at an alley south of Masson Street between 6e and 9e Avenue in Rosemont-La Petite Patrie borough. Indeed, the alley in question is in the Vieux-Rosemont part of the district. More beautiful editions are going to come in the next few years! Here we have a gallery of some of the artworks sorted by artists.
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Germany / StreetartFranzösisch Buchholz is a part of the Berlin district Pankow and in this neighbourhood exists a fabulous graffiti wall at the Rosenthaler Weg. Thanks to the GRAFFITI LOBBY BERLIN the spray space is legalized for creative activities since 2021. The organization has done a great job again to set this place free. One more colorful playground for artists and interested visitors! Check out the huge archive with numerous fantastic artworks.
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History / LaosAfter leaving Vientiane on our way to the 4000 Islands in the South of Laos we passed a monumental and historic treasure site you shouldn´t miss if you are around. The local name is Xieng Khuan, but the English words for this area make it self-explanatory for what it’s about. The Buddha Park is a park filled up with over 200 Hindu and Buddhist statues. There are several Buddhas spread across the square, as well scenes from ancient legends and numerous gods and goddesses.
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South Korea / StreetartNam-gu District is one of Daegu’s centrally located districts and combines on its area urban life with nature and culture. The name “Nam-gu” literally means literally “South District”. Apsan Mountain is particularly well-known; it is a popular destination featuring hiking trails, lookout points, and a cable car from which visitors can enjoy a sweeping view of Daegu. Although it is primarily a residential district, you’ll still find countless works of urban art here; especially at schools and children’s facilities, you can see large murals and wall paintings featuring colorful scenes and lots of funny characters.
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Chile / South America / StreetartAnother very cool surfers spot in Chile is the second biggest city in the country: La Serena. Here the Elqui-Valley is just around the corner, it´s one of the main producing areas for the Chilenian national drink Pisco. It´s a very nice drink, you can get in Germany as well, but for sure not comparable to the one you can get there at the vineyards. The city is really nice, with the historic center built in the colonial style and if you arrive from the north it is quite pleasant to arrive at this alive and green place after a lot of ghosttowns in the Atacama desert, who remind on the salpeter mining period.
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Argentina / StreetartHow would the ideal city be like? It should have history and tradition. It must have full nature and architecture. You must arrive across a majestic bridge and it should have a Las Vegas style Casino. That is how Victoria looks like. Victoria is an Argentinean city, on the east coast, one of the most important one of all Entre Ríos province. It has limited by a streams network that flows to the Paraná River. Victoria is also known as the “City of Seven Hills”, the whole city is settled on one of them.
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Italy / StreetartIn Borgo San Paolo on the north-eastern side of Parco Braccini and along the two streets Via Gabriele D’Annunzio and Via Spalato, they pass directly along the park, there is a fantastic urban art paradise and graffiti hall of fame. On either side of both streets are long concrete walls, which are filled with cool pieces. An awesome spray space area, and it’s quite huge! Great events and jams have already taken place here, such as the various reunions of the TOTS CREW or the tribute memorial jam WE LOVE ENAK.
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>>> INTERNATIONAL COLLECTIVE <<<
Many more awesome urban art loving photographers, documentors, creatives and Vagabundlers joined, we have every day heaps of new articles and photos. Still non-profit, still non-commercial, just because we like to do it. All the people involved in this project are listed on our Vagabundler Collective Map
Frank Hofmann is working on the enourmous Hamburg Streetart Map with meanwhile 1200 spots and more than 8000 photos!
Salvador Seda (GraffiPreBicentenario) from Chile joined and keeps on creating the Streetart Map of Angol and the Santiago Map
Patrice Loranger (PLoranger4417) from Canada joined and is building up the Streetart Map of Montreal.
Holger Peter (PeterEatAndArt) from Berlin joined and is building up the Streetart Map of Berlin with extensive infos about the artists and meanwhile with over 10.000 pages and more than 91.000 photos. He is also doing the map for Rheine and the Island Poel
Analiá Pertusi aka Perts Jam joined and is building up a fantastic archive for the Argentinian capital Buenos Aires and as well for the Chascomus Map.
World traveller Mazzanti from Sweden contributes great photos for the Stockholm Map and for numerous places from all around the world.
Irxnschmoiz is our city ambassador for the maps of Hannover, Bremerhaven, Dortmund, Braunschweig and Hildesheim and contributes continously new material. He also takes photos from other interesting places in Germany.
Bart Hagel aka Street Art Damsko and Killer Leentje contribute awesome material for the Amsterdam Map.
Gail Lochner from Ecuador joined and is building up the map of Cuenca with fantastic artworks.
Agnieszka Pisarska (Piece of Streetart) contributes great galleries of cities in Poland and is building up the Streetart Map of Wroclaw!
The Nomads on Wheels are travelling around the world in their van and sending awesome photos. Meanwhile we have great collections from 72 places.
Fiona Lu (City.Features) from Canada joined and is building up the Streetart Map of Vancouver.
Caley Costley (BobBleu) from California, USA joined and is building up the Streetart Map of Los Angeles.
Matthias Busch joined and is building up the Streetart Map of Austin in Texas, USA.
Luigi Savoia from Italy joined and is building up the Streetart Map of Turin.
Milau Lutumba (Delutu) from France joined and is building up the Streetart Map of Paris
Julien Canadas from France joined and contributes great photos and also videos for the Toulouse Map.
Natalie Pomeroy aka Street Art Wombler is part of the team and contributes awesome material from Australia and especially Melbourne.
Mike Hennessey aka See Some Streetart joines our collective and works on the map for Almaty in Kazakhstan.
Frankfurt Map reached 2000 spots and offers more than 27.000 photos to explore! As well there are lots of new updates to several places.
