I live in the United States, where I often look around and see people going about their day, sipping coffee, jogging, shopping — untouched by the images of Gaza that now live in my mind. It is not indifference born of ignorance; it is a chosen blindness. To the so-called “West”: spare us your lectures| street art united states
Religious language can be beautiful, comforting, and deeply meaningful. But it can also carry implications that go unchallenged for generations. Phrases like “the promised land” and “the chosen people” are more than just symbolic — they can shape identities, justify actions, and, in some cases, perpetuate inequality. In today’s world — where nationalism, displacement, and ... The post Rethinking “The Promised Land” and “The Chosen People” first appeared on street art uni...| street art united states
In the heart of Berlin, tucked between the murals and vibrancy of Bülowstraße, lies the URBAN NATION Museum — a powerful institution dedicated not only to Urban Contemporary Art, but to using it as a catalyst for social dialogue, education, and community-building. Founded in 2013 as an initiative of Stiftung Berliner Leben (Living in Berlin),| street art united states
Under Occupied Skies: A Journey Theroux the Settlements The post Theroux in the West Bank: The Documentary That Disappeared first appeared on street art united states.| street art united states
In recent months, Western leaders and media outlets have erupted in outrage — not at the mass killing of Palestinian civilians, not at the leveling of entire neighborhoods in Gaza, and not at the starvation used as a weapon of war — but at musicians daring to say “Free Palestine” or chant “Death to IDF” ... The post Chants Are Not the Crime — Genocide Is first appeared on street art united states.| street art united states
Irish Rap Group Joins Forces with Artists and Activists to Demand Justice for Palestine. In a bold act of solidarity and resistance, Irish rap trio Kneecap is releasing a short film addressing the ongoing genocide in Gaza, timed to coincide with their much-anticipated performance at Glastonbury Festival. The film, titled “See it, Say it, Censored,”| street art united states
The Danish city of Aalborg continues its transformation into a vibrant canvas of ideas and stories with the 12th year of KIRK Gallery's Out in the Open, the renowned public art program that brings muralists from around the world to the city’s walls. This year, two striking new works by Belgian artist SPEAR and Dutch| street art united states
The belief in Western superiority—rooted in centuries of colonial dominance, military power, and economic control—continues to shape how the United States and Europe engage with the world. These nations often see themselves not as equal participants in a shared global system, but as exceptional actors, entitled to privileges that others are denied. This worldview, built ... The post Western Exceptionalism and the Politics of Privilege and Punishment first appeared on street art united sta...| street art united states
In a world saturated with curated aesthetics, flawless filters, and the relentless pursuit of "pretty," it's easy to forget why art exists in the first place. We’ve been sold the illusion that beauty alone is enough, that art must be polished, symmetrical, and Instagram-worthy to be worthy at all. But the truth? The world doesn’t| street art united states
In a vibrant convergence of art, science, and environmental activism, Hell’s Kitchen is now home to Botanical Pulse—New York City’s first-ever pollution-fighting mural using Airlite, a revolutionary air-purifying paint recognized by the United Nations. Unveiled during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 2, this bold new public artwork is the result of a partnership between the| street art united states
Today is Easter Sunday. A day that marks the resurrection of Jesus—the story of an innocent man, beaten, humiliated, and nailed to a cross in front of a silent, complicit crowd. And yet, we call this day holy. We call it sacred. We dress in pastels, go to brunch, and speak of redemption and light.| street art united states
