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SPAIN: Streetart Tenerife – San Cristóbal de La Laguna – Calle Malpei Urban Art Festival

San 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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AUSTRALIA: Streetart Brisbane – Queensland Murals, Graffiti and Urban Art

Brisbane is the capital of the Australian state of Queensland and, with a population of approximately 2.7 million, is Australia’s third-largest city. Brisbane was founded in 1824 as a British penal colony on the Brisbane River, named after the then-governor, Sir Thomas Brisbane. Among the most famous attractions are the man-made lagoon at South Bank Parklands, the Story Bridge, the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens, and the Queensland Cultural Centre district with its museums, galleries, and theaters or the Sciencentre with the SparkLab. And there are countless urban artworks around the streets!

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ICELAND: Streetart Reykjavík – Urban Art Collection from the Capital

Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland, located on the southwest coast, and with around 140.000 inhabitants, it is the largest city in the country. Among the most famous sights are the striking Hallgrímskirkja church, the Harpa concert hall, and the waterfront promenade with its futuristic sculpture „Sólfar“, in English „Sun Voyager“. On this page you can find interesting murals and streetart from the Iceland capital.

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AUSTRALIA: Perth – Northbridge District – TAFE Murals, Form Public Project 2015 & Streetside Festival

Northbridge is a centrally located neighborhood just north of downtown Perth. It is considered one of the city’s most important cultural and entertainment districts, featuring a vibrant nightlife, bars, clubs, restaurants, and cafés, as well as a high concentration of cultural institutions such as theaters and galleries. The neighborhood also has a strong multicultural character and is home to Perth’s Chinatown, where many Asian restaurants and shops are located. It is also a hot spot for urban art. Also the urban art project PUBLIC by FORM took place in 2015 and as well in 2014 with it’s huge murals at North Metropolitan TAFE.

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USA: Streetart Skagway – Alaska – Urban Art in Klondike Gold Rush Town

Skagway is a small town in southeastern Alaska with a population of around 1.200 and became famous during the Klondike Gold Rush in the late 19th century. The settlement was founded by the pioneer William Moore, who recognized its strategic location as a gateway to the interior. Before the arrival of settlers, the region was home to the Tlingit people, whose culture and traditions remain visible throughout the region to this day and are increasingly being honored. Colorful urban artworks can also be found in the streets.

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LAOS: Vientiane – Streetart, Characters and Abstract – Urban Art in den Capital

Vientiane is the capital of Laos, lies on the Mekong River and has a population of approximately 1.1 million. Founded in the 13th century, the city developed into an important commercial and administrative center under the Lan Xang Kingdom. Today, Vientiane is known for its Buddhist temples, such as Pha That Luang, which is considered a national symbol, as well as for its colonial architecture and Laotian tradition. Of course, you’ll also find urban art in the streets, especially in the neighborhoods around the Mekong and near the universities.

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TAIWAN: Kaohsiung – Pier 2 – Sculptures & Installations – Formosa Biennial & Steel Sculpture Festival

The PIER 2 art quarter in Kaohsiung is not only famous for its large-scale streetart murals, there are also numerous sculptures, monuments and installations. In addition to individual events such as the FORMOSA SCULPTURE BIENNIAL, a big regualr event is the KAOHSIUNG INTERNATIONAL STEEL & IRON SCULPTURE FESTIVAL, or KISISF for short, which has been held every two years since 2002 and is officially organized by the Bureau of Cultural Affairs of the Kaohsiung City Government.

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AUSTRALIA: Streetart Darwin – Art to the Streets, Streetart Awards & Proper Creative

Darwin is the capital of Australia’s Northern Territory and has a population of around 150.000. The city was founded in 1869 and named after the naturalist Charles Darwin. In recent years, Darwin has also emerged as a major hub for urban art, particularly through the ART TO THE STREETS projects, which promote large-scale murals in public spaces. This growing attention is also reflected in projects by PROPER CREATIVE or competitions such as the AUSTRALIAN STREET ART AWARDS, where works from Darwin are regularly nominated.

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AUSTRALIA: Streetart Fremantle – Urban Art in Western Australia’s main port

Fremantle is a port city about 19 km southwest of Perth with around 30.000 residents. Founded in 1829 as part of the Swan River Colony, it quickly became Western Australia’s main port. The city is strongly defined by well-preserved colonial-era architecture. Key landmarks include the Round House, the oldest surviving building in Western Australia, the Fremantle Markets, the Fremantle Arts Centre, as well as the harbor and the historic West End district. At the same time, Fremantle is known as a creative hub with a vibrant streetart scene and great events such as the FREMANTLE BIENNALE and the FREMANTLE STREET ARTS FESTIVAL, which promote urban art in public spaces.

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AUSTRALIA: Streetart Perth – Forgotten Spaces, Public Perth, Activate Art Walk & Moorditj Mural Masters

Perth is the capital of Western Australia, located on the Swan River near the Indian Ocean. Founded in 1829, it is the country’s fourth-largest city with a population of 2.3 million. The alleys Grand Lane, Prince Lane, and Moolap-Kanana Lane are worth visiting, as they have been artistically enhanced with colorful murals by various artists as part of the FORGOTTEN SPACES PROJECT. You can also find works created during the Strange Festival, at the Aboriginal street art jams MOORDITJ MURAL MASTERS, or through the urban art project PUBLIC by FORM, with works from it’s three editions between 2014 and 2016.

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