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So we’d like to introduce Brad Downey, a visual artist adorning public streets with his sculptural installations. Strongly influenced by Duchamp, Downey’s approach relies on imminence visual communication and is playing against our everyday outlooks. From Dadaism to minimalism, he is a bright example of a modernist sculptor, whose works dive deep into the anarchy […]

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When we talk about vandalism, as long as it doesn't involve actual vandals sacking cities, many people would agree that some acts of street art are funnier than they are criminal. And what about "culture jamming" and public activism? While acts of civil disobedience might include aspects with are technically a crime, should these hooligans be judged in the same light?

Across the urban cityscape of Sydney, in parks, suburban streets, and industrial zones, you’re likely to encounter a plethora of signs and placards while going about your day: warnings, traffic regulations, helpful guides, and city services. But, look closer, and you might find an intervention by artist Michael Pederson who delights in creating humorous andContinue reading "Humorous Street Signs and Other Contextual Street Art Interventions by Michael Pederson"

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Walk around Shanghai or Dubai, and you might stumble upon a bright, geometric playground amongst the concrete. The design studio 100 Architects installs bold interventions that transform typical urban spaces into colorful playgrounds. Each public structure, which boasts entertainment for both kids and adults, is conceptualized around a theme, whether a massive shower complete withContinue reading "Lively Interventions by 100 Architects Transform Urban Spaces into Vibrant Playgrounds"

Octavi Serra uses the structures and symbolism of public spaces to question the systems we live with and find humor in their details. The Barcelona-based artist often engages with signage to subvert its original meaning, like forming a massive arrow pointing left with safety stickers that all individually indicate to exit to the right, orContinue reading "Quirky Interventions by Octavi Serra Question the Rules of Public Spaces"

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I'm a big fan of thoughtful installations especially if it takes its environment into consideration. Upvote if it's got some humor to it. Zander Olsen's Tree, Line has all of the above, not to mention beautiful. I found Olsen's work...