Art

Street art, illustration, zines, and the visual underground.

Who is Mr. Brainwash?

Emerging from the shadow of Banksy's film 'Exit Through the Gift Shop', the artist known as Mr. Brainwash has become a polarizing figure in the art world. Is he a genuine pop-art phenomenon or the greatest practical joke ever played on the art market?

Fiona MacDonald·30 August 2010

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All Creatures Will Make Merry: The Folk Art of Meursault

The hand-stitched, creature-filled artwork for Meursault's 2010 album 'All Creatures Will Make Merry' is as integral to the project as the music itself. It’s a perfect fusion of sonic and visual folk art that defines the band's unique aesthetic.

Jamie Park·28 June 2010

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Taxonomy of Parisian Graffiti

This photo-essay documents the fleeting, diverse world of Parisian street art, from intricate stencils to bold tags. We present a visual taxonomy of the styles and statements adorning the French capital's walls.

Martin Reid·14 August 2009

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FunChicken's Low-Fidelity Gospel

Through his prolific output of zines and DIY comics, the artist known only as FunChicken has created a singular and bizarre universe. His work is a celebration of the crude, the absurd, and the handmade.

Sarah Connell·2 April 2009

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8-Bit Wonder: The Aesthetics of Chiptune

From the bleeps and bloops of repurposed Game Boys to the blocky beauty of pixel art, the 8-bit aesthetic is more than just nostalgia. It's a vibrant creative movement built on the beauty of limitations.

Martin Reid·19 June 2008