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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 285.000 photos from 100 countries 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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Britain / PainterCoincidence or destiny? We had a special and creative encounter in the land of the rising sun after a long day of sightseeing in Hiroshima. During our trip to Japan, we came across the painter Philip Cross, who himself was on an inspirational journey through Asia. Deep in painting and flipping through his sketches, he sat at the table, listening to music and seemed inconspicuous at first. But the drawings spoke for themselves and in conversation Philip told of his previous experiences and the art. The deep passion for painting was equally clear, he draws from passion and is almost driven away. In a positive way.
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Cinema / Illustration / ItalyThe National Museum of Cinema, in collaboration with the University of Turin, pays tribute to cinema of the past and present. The photographic exhibition, which is taking place from 20th July 2021 till 7th March 2022, retraces over a century of Italian cinema through the bodies and the faces of the actresses and actors who have made it famous throughout the world. A journey down memory lane, back in time: the flashback begins with today’s stars of the silver and small screen and ends with the icons of silent cinema.
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Atelier / Nepal / StreetartIf you’re coming to Nepal and need spray cans or want to connect with other artists in the scene, definitely stop by the TAG THEORY’s headquarters. These guys are just fantastic and have put together countless amazing projects all over the country during the years. Here we’ll show you the store and give you info on the spray equipment at their shop, as well as details about the collective behind it, the artists at TAG THEORY, and the even larger group connected to it called the KOR ART COLLECTIVE. Check out the interview!
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Accommodation / Asia / Atelier / Japan / Music / Painter / Performance / StreetartWe already stood several days in Matsuyama, we visited and explored all the fantastic sights and the interesting city. Actually we wanted to leave to ?zu in the south the next day. But our friend Mathew Iannarone from the Sen Guesthouse recommended us definitely to stay another night because he has some secret special insider event. This hostel is a place we can very recommend by the way, but there will be an article about guesthouse owner Mathew and his exciting life in Japan in another article which is in preparation. But back to our special event, which really was worth it to stay. Mathew took us to a livingroom-live-painting session with the graffiti artists BAKI BAKI and MON. The name of the event is DougoyART. It´s an relaxed artistique festivity in an homelike atmosphere which was in the befriended guesthouse of Hisatsugu Shimizu. As well there is audio included and musicians are taking part, this time the band The Sun.
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Norway / StreetartHarstad is a town in the province of Troms in northern Norway with a population of around 21.000. Worth seeing are the Tv-Tårnet observation tower, the Trondenes Center on the history of the Vikings, and the Trondenes Church, the world’s northernmost medieval stone church, built around 1250. The natural spectacle of the Northern Lights can be seen well from October to March, but the city offers not only colorful skies, but also colorful walls in the streets. Every year, the large music, theater, and art festival FESTSPILLENE I NORD NORGE aka ARCTIC ARTS FESTIVAL takes place and the collective ARCTIC WRITERS are also active time by time.
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Morocco / StreetartThe small enclave of Tamnougalt is a Berber village with around 500 inhabitants near the small town of Agdz in the Draa Valley in southern Morocco. In the middle of nowhere stands an old clay building complex, where a large number of urban artworks have been created by a group of artists around DAVID CHOE for the IGLOO HONG project. The mix of abstract paintings, portraits and graffiti together with the isolation in the Moroccan hinterland is simply magnificent. This place is actually a small art gallery that no one knows about.
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Accommodation / History / JapanHundreds of castles, fortifications and fortresses are scattered all over Japan, some in very good condition or restored and made accessible to the public. During a trip to Nippon you can not avoid a visit, better you should not miss such an amazing and unique tour. One of the most famous sites is the castle tower complex in Himeji (Japanese ? ? ?, Himeji-j?) from the 17th century. The Himeji-j? in Hy?go prefecture is one of Japan’s national treasures and was also recognized by UNESCO in 1993 as a World Heritage Site. On our trip from Osaka to Hiroshima we made a stop in this castle town Himeji (Japanese ? ? ?, -shi), looked at the Himeji Castle and walked through the Koko-en Garden, which is considered one of the three most beautiful in Japan, especially during the cherry blossom festival Hanami. We wandered through the Engy?-ji Temple, climbed Mount Seppiko and shot a video with Tomohisa Shiroshita about the new Shironoshita Guesthouse.
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Artisani / Asia / Japan / MusicThis year we could cheer to the start of the next as one of the firsts on the planet. New Year’s Eve in Japan, the country of the rising sun, Yeah! We celebrated in Osaka namely here: ????????????????????.That means Namura Zosenjo Atochi and it is an discarded and remodeled shipyard and the Osaka Creative Center, a very cool location and perfect for parties. We knew that there would be DJ-acts like Soichi Terade, Peter van Hoesen and several unfamiliar artists and groups, and we knew that there would be nice electronic music. But we didn´t know that there would be as well fantastic Drum & Bass on the second floor! Surprise! Incredible!
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Events / Germany / StreetartBetween 7th and 9th of October the colorful graffiti event „21 Jam Street“ was organized by the 21ER GALLERY and magnificent works of art were created over the three days on the large Concept Wall between Siemens Street and Erna Samuel Street and also on the facades of the Hambacher Wall, which is a new location at the corner of Erna Samuel Street and Siemens Street and managed by the 21 GALLERY. Here are the fantastic works of art sorted by name.
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Events / Germany / StreetartThe HIDDEN TREASURE in Bremen is the world’s first black light urban art festival. The artists work together according to predetermined color concepts, using only black and six blacklight colors. From August 18th to 20th August in 2023, over 50 graffiti creators painted the huge outdoor area at the Alte Werft at Stephanikirchenweide 19. As a highlight of the festival, the main wall was completely illuminated with black light at night, creating the largest black light graffiti in the world. Check out the artworks from previous events and the OPEN CALL for 2024.
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Nature / VenezuelaCoro, officially Santa Ana de Coro, is the capital of the Venezuelan state of Falcón with about 258,000 inhabitants and is located on the Caribbean Sea at the north coast of Venezuela. In the north you can reach the Paraguaná peninsula via the isthmus of Médanos. In the northwest, the Gulf of Coro extends as a marginal sea of ??the Gulf of Venezuela. Off the coast are the Netherlands Antilles: In the north is Aruba and in the northeast there is Curaçao. In the south begins after a few kilometers, the hills of the Sierra de Coro. The closest major cities are in the south Barquisimeto and in the southeast Valencia.
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South Korea / StreetartThe JAMAN MURAL VILLAGE is located on a hillside opposite the famous HANOK VILLAGE in Jeonju and was originally a modest residential area for lower-income families. Starting in the 2010s, the neighborhood was transformed through urban art and revitalization projects, with murals painted by local artists, students, and volunteers. This resulted in a wide variety of styles, ranging from traditional Korean themes to modern pop culture and interactive 3D artworks. The murals are constantly changing and some are repainted or replaced, making the village a dynamic and ever-evolving artistic space.
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Colombia / StreetartBogotá is the capital of Colombia and has about 7.2 million inhabitants. Worth seeing are historical buildings in the center around the district Candeleria, the neoclassical Columbus Theater “Teatro Colón” or the gold museum “Museo del Oro”. There are also numerous sculptures made by local artist FERNANDO BOTERO throughout the city and the streets offer a true open air museum of urban art.
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Spain / StreetartSan Cristóbal de La Laguna, or just La Laguna, has a population of around 155.000 and has a large student population and young culture due to its large university. But also ancient culture, the old town is a registered UNESCO World Heritage. A visit is also worthwhile at the beautiful church Nuestra Señora de la Concepción, the historic Casa Salazar, the Teatro Leal or a mountain excursion to the nearby Mirador Pico del Inglés. As well as beautiful volcanic sand by the water, this place also has of course great urban art. Especially during the streetart festival CALLE MALPEI organized by local artist FEOFLIP in 2017, 2018 and 2020 several large scale murals got greated throughout the city.
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North Macedonia / StreetartIn the Centar district of Skopje along 11th October Street , between numbers 22 and 26, there is a long row of five-story apartment blocks. In front of them, there is a little space for some lawn and a few trees, quite narrow, but still the buildings are not directly on the street. The entire row of houses is covered in graffiti from start to finish, and not just scribbles, but also several really well-executed graffiti pieces.
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Malta / Nature / SocialManoel Island in the bay of G?ira is not the highlight of the city, but worth a visit for a short walk. There is a small fort, a bathing spot popular with locals and otherwise closed ruins or construction sites. The excursion was really nothing special and in absolutely hot heat we also missed the bathing spot. For a short inbetween visit you can pass by the spot, but you should not necessarily do this at noon time because there´s no shade at all. But you will get a nice view of Valletta and Sliema over the water. In addition shortly after the bridge to the island, there is the lovingly and creatively assembled Duck’s Village, which now houses not only ducks, but many other bird species and even hares and guinea pigs. Just like the motto: All Animals in Harmony.
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Ecuador / StreetartCuenca was founded on April 12, 1557 as ‚Santa Ana de los Cuatro Ríos de Cuenca‘ by the Governor and Captain General of Quito Gil Ramírez Dávalos. With around half a million inhabitants, it is the third largest city in Ecuador and the capital of the province of Azuay. It is located south of Quito in an Andean highland basin at an altitude around 2600 meters with the Río Tomebamba flowing through the city. Of course there are numerous great works of art in the urban space, many with influences from the art, tradition and culture of the indigenous cultures mixed with elements of today’s modernity.
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Germany / MusicThe musician duo Florian Wäldele and Florian Dreßler aka „The OhOhOhs“ are known for technoid live music played analog on piano and drums. A few years ago, the two also started an interesting project for modern reinterpretations of classical music and „The Oh!Chestra“ was born. The next great concert will take place on November 25th in Frankfurt’s Katharinenkirche with the Oh!chestra and 20 other professional musicians. Check out the interview about their concertant club music and the upcomming event.
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Argentina / NatureThe Calamuchita region, nestled in the heart of the Córdoba province, unfolds as a stage of contrasts and marvels. Its towns – each with its own unique charm – come together in a symphony of traditions, nature, and tales that have transcended generations. From the tranquility of Villa Rumipal to the vibrant atmosphere of Villa del Dique, not to mention the enchantment of the Embalse and the authenticity of Río Tercero, this territory invites you to rediscover the essence of life in communion with nature.
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Germany / StreetartYou simply have to love them – the „Human Beans“ in RAL 2000 color by the British and currently in Hamburg living artist DAVE THE CHIMP. Cheeky, funny, intelligent, effectively reduced to a maximum, with the highest recognition value. An ingenious „trademark“ that always makes you smile, amuses you uninhibitedly, but also makes you think, makes you reflect. Whenever I discover his works in hidden corners of cities, my day is saved. Check out the collection with numerous artworks from Hamburg and Berlin.
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Monaco / StreetartMonaco is a tiny, independent city-state on the French Mediterranean coast with an area of 203 hectares and approximately 38,000 inhabitants. Luxury reigns in the principality, which is a place for the rich, with its pompous casinos, yacht marinas, and the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix in Formula 1, which takes place annually on the streets. There is no graffiti here, and very little streetart, but there are open-air photo exhibitions and there are also stickers, mainly from the countless tourist visitors.
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Events / Germany / StreetartFrom 27th till 29th of October 2023 several fantastic artists painted an awesome collaboration masterpiece at the Poststadion during the “50 Years Hip Hop Jam”. The event was organized by MARE and TOMSTA from the 21ER GALLERY and great graffiti and characters got created on the big main wall and on additional backyard walls in the Berlin district Moabit. Check out the awesome artworks made by around 25 local and international artists.
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Canada / Events / StreetartThe fantastic DUFF COURT JAM took place again on September 9th and 10th in 2023! This great annual event was like always organized by PROGRAMME GRAFFITI LACHINE and more than 20 artists created colorful works on the walls in Montreal’s Lachine district. Check out the awesome graffiti pieces and characters.
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Architecture / OmanMuscat, the capital of the Sultanate of Oman, has around 1.5 million inhabitants and is the country’s political, economic, and cultural center. Located between the Gulf of Oman and surrounding mountains, it has a long history as an important trading port connecting Arabia with India, Persia, and East Africa. This heritage is still visible today in landmarks such as the Portuguese forts Al Jalali and Al Mirani, while the modern city has developed in a calm, low-rise style that preserves traditional architecture and a distinct local identity. As Oman’s cultural hub, Muscat is home to key institutions like the National Museum of Oman, the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, and the Royal Opera House Muscat, alongside a growing contemporary art scene with galleries, exhibitions, and events such as the Muscat Festival, making it a place where history, culture, and striking natural surroundings come together.
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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.
