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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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LEBANON: Streetart Beirut – Art of Change Project – United Nations Revolution Wall

ART OF CHANGE is a streetart initiative and urban art collective founded in Beirut in 2019. It was created by Lebanese activist and curator IMANE NASREDDINE ASSAF, who is also founder of the NGO Ahla Fawda, and British streetart organiser JASON CAMP. Both met through international streetart networks and developed the idea of transforming Beirut’s city walls into an open-air gallery. Based mainly in the Hamra district of Beirut, the initiative operates as a platform for both local and international artists. Its aim is to activate public space through large-scale murals, promote urban art in Lebanon, and use visual expression to highlight social and political issues.

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TAIWAN: Kaohsiung – Pier 2 Creative Harbor Quarter – Streetart & Graffiti

The PIER 2 art space around Dayong Warehouse District is one of Taiwan’s most famous cultural and creative quarters, located in the Kaohsiung harbor area. The former warehouse and industrial site was transformed into a modern art and cultural center in the early 2000s. Today, the site brings together contemporary art, design, exhibitions, cafés, shops, and public installations across several acres right on the waterfront. The space is particularly known for its large-scale streetart murals, rotating art exhibitions, and the blend of industrial architecture. On this page you will find especially the painted urban artworks.

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AUSTRALIA: Brisbane – Charged Urban Art – Electricity Boxes Series – ARTFORCE BRISBANE & URBAN SMART PROJECTS

The ARTFORCE BRISBANE project was launched by the City of Brisbane in 1999 and is now one of the most successful public art programs in Australia. From the outset, the initiative aimed to enhance the aesthetic appeal of unassuming and often overlooked infrastructure elements, such as electrical and traffic signal boxes. Since its launch over 1.200 boxes throughout the city have been painted, with more than 5.000 people participating in their design. Local artists can apply and around 80 objects are available each year.

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USA: Streetart Juneau – Alaska Capital – Urban Art in the Traditional Homeland of the Tlingit

Juneau is the capital of the U.S. state of Alaska and has a population of approximately 32.000 inhabitants. The city was founded in the late 19th century during a gold rush and named after the gold prospector Joe Juneau. Long before European settlers arrived in the region, the area was home to the Tlingit people, who continue to play an important role in the region’s culture and identity to this day. Their traditions, artwork, and stories shape Juneau’s cultural life and are featured in museums and cultural institutions. You’ll also find beautiful urban artworks in the streets.

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LEBANON: Streetart Beirut – Graffiti and Urban Art in the Lebanese Capital

Beirut is the capital of Lebanon and is located on the Mediterranean coast. The city is the country’s political, economic, and cultural center, as well as its most important port. For the city proper, figures typically range from around 350.000 to 1.9 million residents, while the Beirut metropolitan area is home to approximately 2.3 to 2.4 million people. This means that about one-third of Lebanon’s population lives in the greater capital area. Beirut is characterized by high urban density, strong cultural diversity, and a history shaped by modernization as well as war, reconstruction, and political crises. Of course you can find a lot of urban art around here, reflecting the cities issues.

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NAMIBIA: Streetart Swakopmund – Urban Art between Atlantic Coast and Namib Desert

Swakopmund is a coastal city in Namibia on the Atlantic Ocean with a population of approximately 75.000 and is considered one of the most famous centers of German-Namibian history. The city was founded in 1892 during the German colonial era and served at that time as an important port for German South West Africa. Even today, colonial architecture, street names, and historic buildings shape the cityscape. In addition to its historical landmarks, Swakopmund is increasingly emerging as a hub for urban art and creative expression. In many neighborhoods, colorful murals, graffiti, and modern wall paintings can be found, addressing social issues, African identity, and the contrast between tradition and modernity.

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NORWAY: Streetart Bergen – Stencil Works and Urban Templates in DOLK’s hometown

Since many years in Bergen stencil art has established itself as a distinct form among the many urban artworks. Artists use stencils to quickly apply detailed motifs to house walls and fences, often with socially critical or humorous messages. Among those who have become well-known are the Norwegian artists DOLK, VLEK and AFK, whose works are partly political, partly playful, and have a lasting impact on the cityscape. There are works by many other artists, especially in central districts such as Nordnes and Sandviken, but also in hidden alleys off the beaten track.

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USA: Streetart Seattle – Belltown Corridor – Urban Art Project by JOE NIX and ARTXIV

The urban art project BELLTOWN CORRIDOR in the Seattle is a streetart initiative launched by JOE NIX that transformed an otherwise ordinary alley in the Belltown neighborhood into an open-air gallery. The roughly one-block-long lane between 2nd and 3rd Avenue has been covered with large-scale murals by both international and local artists since 2016. The project was curated in collaboration with ARTXIV and with the goal to revitalize urban spaces and integrate art directly into the everyday life of the city’s residents.

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