#communityart — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #communityart, aggregated by home.social.
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Here is my "Unpopular on Mastodon" toot of the day.
I dislike Banksy.
Although I am often (not always) in sympathy with the messages his work conveys, these are often presented in a form that is dull, hectoring, or disagreeably sentimental -- what we might term radical twee.
The populist "you know what you like and it's not that museum stuff" current that has marked his career is uncomfortably close to the right wing cultural politics of which he imagines himself a leading opponent.
I also dislike graffiti in general. This Jonathan Jones article from a decade ago remains on point:
Please don't tell me that this symptom of urban blight is somehow "progressive". Instead of drooling over Robin Gunnigham's private organization...
#Art #PublicArt #Banksy #RobinGunnigham #Graffiti #CommunityArt #UrbanBlight
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#BlackArtists Cotilda Memorial #CallForArtists
“The memorial will be developed through a collaborative process that will engage the community founded by the Clotilda survivors & other formerly enslaved people: historic #Africatown & the expansive diaspora”
In the artists app ur asked to share a subject connection. Paid, project budget 2mil
Love the community incl! U can also send “inspiration” incl photos & stories -Unsure if paidhttps://theclotildamemorial.info/call-for-artists/
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Use art to fuel your activism! Fuerte Arts Movement has three events coming up in Phoenix:
- July 15: Express Yourself! Makers Collective, a monthly maker/artist meetup.
- July 17: Friday Jams, community music night.
- July 18: Get Out The Vote Fest, vendors, live music, BINGO, family activities.RSVP, links, and more https://azadvocacyhub.ghost.io/event-calendar/?org=Fuerte%20Arts%20Movement&week=next
#Arizona #Phoenix #Fuerte #CommunityArt Please boost.
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Another angle on the giant Arria statue
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#sculputre #art #Scotland #Ecosse #Arria #AndyScott #CommunityArt #statue
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Greenroots Gallery: Art, Nature & Creative Business in One Space
I still remember my first visit. It was 2023, and I walked into Greenroots for a meeting with fellow creatives alongside the owner. From the moment I set foot there, I knew this space was different. There’s a quiet energy that surrounds you as soon as you arrive—something that feels both inspiring and peaceful at the same time. That first encounter left a mark, one that I still carry with me every time I return. Located at Shop No 1 at Greenroots, right next to Beauty and Nail Adventure […] -
Reminder that I'll be at the #VancouverIsland #VisualArts Society open house, at their Blanshard St location, from 2pm - 8pm, in Prickly Pear art studio - this Saturday!
My friend, Jada, is the current #VIVAS #Indigenous #ArtistInResidence there. We will be creating stuff, as people visit during the inaugural #ArtStudio #OpenHouseTours.Come by, visit, chat with us!
#VictoriaBC #YYJ #Art #Culture #StudioTour #FreeOrByDonation #Artists #YYJArt #VanIsle #CommunityEvent #CommunityConnecting #CommunityBuilding #CommunityArt #YYJArtists #VancouverIslandArtists
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This sounds like a sweep to me. Why do these landowners think it’s safe to build profit generating housing (apartments) on toxic land?
#Seattle #SewardPark #DragonLand #ConceptualArt #PublicArt #CommunityArthttps://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/south-seattles-dragon-land-is-gone-long-live-dragon-land/
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Cute Signs (10 Photos)
Let’s be honest: most street signs are just there to tell us what not to do. But every once in a while, you run into one that actually has a soul. As we’re all trying to figure out our path for the new year, these 10 signs, ranging from a “library” built strictly for neighborhood dogs to a blunt wake-up call on a brick wall, remind us to stop overthinking and start looking around. It’s the kind of “guerrilla kindness” that turns a boring sidewalk into something worth stopping […] -
Real Art Feels Fantastic (8 Photos)
This selection moves between large-scale murals, playful characters, and quiet interventions that change how a place feels. A towering pigeon wraps an apartment block, a Smurf tends a fragile plant inside a painted shed, and a giant child crouches forward offering a rose. You’ll also find a dog resting across a wall in Italy, a girl reading beside her painted twin in Laos, cartoon figures reclaiming a neglected bus stop in Brazil, a floral mural climbing a concrete tower in Switzerland, […]https://streetartutopia.com/2025/12/27/real-art-feels-fantastic/
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'The Embryonic Desire' by Avita Maheen at De Aanschouw, Rotterdam, Netherlands, opening on 27th November 2025, curator: Sofia Xian.
(exhibition still running till 4th december in front of Cafe Hensepeter)
https://archive.org/details/2025-11-26-avita_maheen-aanschouw-wissel_1260.av1
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The community center from a nearby neighborhood organized an urban mural open workshop where artists from around the world worked with the neighbors, especially the local kids, to fill the streets with art. This is one of the most impressive pieces, it’s made from reclaimed ceramic tiles. :blobfoxwhoaa:
#MexicoCity #ColoniaPortales #SanSimónTicumac #UrbanArt #CommunityArt #Murals #MuralArt
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Funny Signs (8 Photos)
Across parks, streets, and city corners, humor finds its way — not through grand murals, but through small, clever signs that catch you off guard and make you smile. From a “Dog Library” offering sticks to share, to a poster reminding you to “Have a great day,” these creations turn ordinary moments into something brighter. Mixed among them are thoughtful questions and playful edits to street signs — proof that art and wit can live anywhere, even on a sidewalk or a stop […] -
Singing bus horns in West Sumatra
https://www.auralarchipelago.com/auralarchipelago/kalason
#HackerNews #SingingBusHorns #WestSumatra #AuralArchipelago #MusicInnovation #CommunityArt
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A vibrant mosaic of community history, laid in stone.
Eudunda, South Australia.
Photographed and edited by Kev.
© 𝓐𝓵𝓵 𝓡𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽𝓼 𝓡𝓮𝓼𝓮𝓻𝓿𝓮𝓭 𝓫𝔂 𝟐 𝓟𝓮𝓮𝓹𝓼 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓪 𝓒𝓪𝓶𝓮𝓻𝓪.
(𝒟ℴ𝓊𝒷𝓁ℯ 𝓉𝒽ℯ 𝒫ℯℯ𝓅𝓈, 𝒹ℴ𝓊𝒷𝓁ℯ 𝓉𝒽ℯ 𝓅ℯ𝓇𝓈𝓅ℯ𝒸𝓉𝒾𝓋ℯ!)
#photo #photography #2peepsandacamera #australia #southaustralia #MosaicArt #PublicArt #StoneBench #TileMosaic #QuiltPattern #CommunityArt #StreetArt
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This Is Amazing Art By David Zinn! (11 Photos)
David Zinn is an old favorite on Street Art Utopia! He is an American artist known for his street art and illustrations, often featuring fantastical creatures and characters. Here in this blog post, we have collected some of his latest works. His primary tool is chalk, which is easily washed away by rain. David Zinn’s work can be found on sidewalks, walls, and other surfaces in cities around the world, and he has also created illustrations for books and other publications. He is based in […]https://streetartutopia.com/2025/10/30/street-art-david-zinn/
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off-crimmp_cinema_07 at podium OCW, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 18th October 2025,
with a short film program compiled by Noud Heerkens, and films by Bea de Visser, Nina Gantz, Karel Doing and Anaïs Lopez. Host: Arnold Schalks
PeerTube: https://spectra.video/w/sobPBr8t3SpqiuWAJjqdbq
archive.org [best quality]: https://archive.org/details/2025-10-18-off_crimmp_cinema_7.av1
[moving images from high-speed still photographs]
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Absolutely Stunning Murals (9 Photos)
Across continents and cultures, artists transform city walls into breathtaking tributes to humanity, heritage, and hope. These murals—from Canada to Mexico, Belgium to the Netherlands—capture moments of life in extraordinary color and scale. Scroll through and see how each piece connects people, places, and emotions through the art of paint and wall. More: Absolutely Stunning (9 Photos) 1. Flow of Life — Ty Mural Guy in Trail, BC, Canada A 3D-style mural depicting interconnected […]https://streetartutopia.com/2025/10/18/absolutely-stunning-murals/
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The Vibrant Mural that’s Captivating Santurce
The streets of Santurce, Puerto Rico, have been transformed by a mesmerizing 150-foot-tall mural created by international artist Danae Brissonnet. Titled “Like Water,” the mural showcases a fantastical mermaid surrounded by vibrant colors and intricate symbols that tell the story of the local community. This captivating piece is more than just a work of art – it’s a collaboration between the artist and the people of Santurce. Let’s dive in and explore the magic behind this stunning […]
