#community-art
#community-art

Design

Goodbye Summer, Hello September (2024 Wallpapers Edition) - Smashing Magazine

September marks a time for change and renewed inspiration, evident in the creative community's wallpaper designs.

fromSmashing Magazine

19 hours ago

Graphic design

Make Every Day Count (May 2025 Wallpapers Edition) - Smashing Magazine

Smashing Magazine continues its tradition of offering community-designed desktop wallpapers to inspire creativity.

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Design

Goodbye Summer, Hello September (2024 Wallpapers Edition) - Smashing Magazine

September marks a time for change and renewed inspiration, evident in the creative community's wallpaper designs.

Vandals Attack Great Highway Park - Streetsblog San Francisco

A mural by Emily Fromm was vandalized, highlighting ongoing community tensions surrounding Prop. K and the transformation of the Upper Great Highway.

#san-francisco

from48 hills

1 month ago

Mission District

The first round of a brutal budget battle - 48 hills

The community art project on Bernal Hill reflects the dynamic and progressive spirit of San Francisco.

fromABC7 San Francisco

SF politics

AIDS Memorial Quilt exhibit at SFO honors lives lost, raises awareness to ongoing epidemic

The AIDS Memorial Quilt exhibition at San Francisco International Airport honors over 110,000 lives lost to AIDS.

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San Francisco

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

YBCA is a cultural hub promoting contemporary art, performance, and civic engagement since 1993.

Mission District

from48 hills

1 month ago

The first round of a brutal budget battle - 48 hills

The community art project on Bernal Hill reflects the dynamic and progressive spirit of San Francisco.

fromABC7 San Francisco

SF politics

AIDS Memorial Quilt exhibit at SFO honors lives lost, raises awareness to ongoing epidemic

The AIDS Memorial Quilt exhibition at San Francisco International Airport honors over 110,000 lives lost to AIDS.

fromFuncheap

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

San Francisco

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

YBCA is a cultural hub promoting contemporary art, performance, and civic engagement since 1993.

What can a 100-pixel video teach us about storytelling around the world?

CAMP uses technology to create community-driven narratives through repurposed surveillance and television, exemplified by their works showcased at MoMA.

#public-art

Alternative transportation

Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial launches second phase with nine new installations throughout the emirate

The Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial features global artists, showcasing 9 new installations that turn the city into an outdoor gallery.

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

London

Redbridge mural features 'footballers and aliens'

A new 130ft mural in east London celebrates the history and future of Redbridge, created by local artists and community input.

Alternative transportation

Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial launches second phase with nine new installations throughout the emirate

The Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial features global artists, showcasing 9 new installations that turn the city into an outdoor gallery.

London

Redbridge mural features 'footballers and aliens'

A new 130ft mural in east London celebrates the history and future of Redbridge, created by local artists and community input.

Creative agency gets revenge on vandals... with a font

DUDE London creatively transformed their graffiti into a free downloadable font, turning a negative experience into a positive, community-focused project.

NYC politics

fromNew York Post

Exclusive | Elizabeth Street Garden is a 'work of art,' new federal lawsuit claims - in latest attempt to save beloved NYC park

Elizabeth Street Garden's advocates filed a lawsuit to protect it as an artistic space under the US Visual Artists Rights Act.

#weaver-line

London

Weaver line rondel unveiled at Hackney Downs

The unveiling of a community-created roundel at Hackney Downs station celebrates the historical significance of the Weaver line in East London.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

London

Hand-woven roundel unveiled to mark new London Overground line name

A hand-woven roundel at Hackney Downs station commemorates the new Weaver line, celebrating the weaving industry and community contributions in east London.

London

A woven tube roundel to celebrate the new Weaver Overground line

A woven patchwork roundel celebrates the renaming of the London Overground as the Weaver Line, reflecting local weaving traditions and community involvement.

London

Weaver line rondel unveiled at Hackney Downs

The unveiling of a community-created roundel at Hackney Downs station celebrates the historical significance of the Weaver line in East London.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

London

Hand-woven roundel unveiled to mark new London Overground line name

A hand-woven roundel at Hackney Downs station commemorates the new Weaver line, celebrating the weaving industry and community contributions in east London.

London

A woven tube roundel to celebrate the new Weaver Overground line

A woven patchwork roundel celebrates the renaming of the London Overground as the Weaver Line, reflecting local weaving traditions and community involvement.

more#weaver-line

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

East Bay real estate

Photos: Take a peek inside UC Berkeley's newest student housing

xucyun ruwway enhances student living with modern amenities, study spaces, and local art integration.

fromBoston.com

Miscellaneous

Masked thief walked into Somerville exhibit and stole paintings, artist says

Art theft affects artists' accessibility and connection to the community.

Leveille aims to make art affordable despite the disappointment of theft.

The Somerville Open Studios exhibit faced disruption due to painted theft.

#architecture

Design

YIIIE turns abandoned bicycle shed into community recycling space in china

The CACP project revitalizes abandoned spaces through sustainability and community involvement, directly addressing urban challenges.

Design

architect neil denari brings a pop of purple to beverly hills with 9000 wilshire workspace

Neil Denari's new office design merges modern aesthetics with sustainability and community, enhancing the urban landscape of Beverly Hills.

Design

YIIIE turns abandoned bicycle shed into community recycling space in china

The CACP project revitalizes abandoned spaces through sustainability and community involvement, directly addressing urban challenges.

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

Design

architect neil denari brings a pop of purple to beverly hills with 9000 wilshire workspace

Neil Denari's new office design merges modern aesthetics with sustainability and community, enhancing the urban landscape of Beverly Hills.

more#architecture

Design

Giant gingerbread house appears in Hornchurch park

A giant gingerbread house was created by Barking and Dagenham College students as part of Mind's Havering Christmas Land attraction.

fromVulture

4 years ago

Writing

Lorraine O'Grady Finally Has the World's Attention

Lorraine O'Grady's float at the 1983 African American Day Parade challenged stereotypes about art and demonstrated the importance of community in defining cultural identity.

from48 hills

Writing

New SF arts collective 465 introduces itself - 48 hills

Bay Area artists face ongoing challenges, but the 465 Collective aims to unite and foster community through art and collaboration.

#urban-development

Brooklyn

Kobe Bryant Mural in Brooklyn faces potential demolition

The mural of Kobe and Gianna Bryant in Boerum Hill is at risk of demolition due to renovations.

Community support is strong for the preservation of the mural despite construction efforts.

London

The London Buzz - 5th December 2024

Local regulations clash with community art in Earl's Court.

Barnet Council faces financial struggles, seeking government aid.

Campaigns for justice against Metropolitan Police discrimination continue.

Local governance is a contentious issue in Essex.

Brooklyn

Kobe Bryant Mural in Brooklyn faces potential demolition

The mural of Kobe and Gianna Bryant in Boerum Hill is at risk of demolition due to renovations.

Community support is strong for the preservation of the mural despite construction efforts.

London

The London Buzz - 5th December 2024

Local regulations clash with community art in Earl's Court.

Barnet Council faces financial struggles, seeking government aid.

Campaigns for justice against Metropolitan Police discrimination continue.

Local governance is a contentious issue in Essex.

more#urban-development

fromwww.standard.co.uk

fromwww.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk

London

The Yard Theatre to hold 'perfect' last show before demolition

The Yard Theatre's final production will be 'The Glass Menagerie,' symbolizing transformation before its demolition to make way for a new venue.

#local-history

fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk

Miscellaneous

Streets plagued by graffiti get mural makeover

Murals have replaced graffiti in East End, enhancing community pride and local identity.

Miscellaneous

Alien aunties and a woolly mammoth: Redbridge's history traced in new mural

The new mural in Ilford celebrates Redbridge's history and envisions its future, fostering community engagement and cohesion.

fromwww.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk

Miscellaneous

Enfield Chase station's new mural celebrates local history and heritage

The new mural at Enfield Chase station artfully depicts local history and community significance, enhancing the passenger experience.

fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk

Miscellaneous

Streets plagued by graffiti get mural makeover

Murals have replaced graffiti in East End, enhancing community pride and local identity.

Miscellaneous

Alien aunties and a woolly mammoth: Redbridge's history traced in new mural

The new mural in Ilford celebrates Redbridge's history and envisions its future, fostering community engagement and cohesion.

Miscellaneous

Enfield Chase station's new mural celebrates local history and heritage

The new mural at Enfield Chase station artfully depicts local history and community significance, enhancing the passenger experience.

more#local-history

fromTime Out New York

Miscellaneous

You can attach a written-out "wish" to this bright public art installation in NYC

The 'Star Light Star Bright' art installation invites community members to express their hopes and resolutions for the future.

fromFlowingData

Business intelligence

Tree blanket color-coded by local temperature

The knitting club uses temperature blankets to turn climate data into colorful art by representing daily temperatures in tree sweaters.

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East Bay (California)

Redline Redefined: Launch Party + Concert (Oakland)

The Redline Redefined project showcases the impact of redlining through the work of eight Bay Area artists.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Golden State Warriors

Photos of the week: The thrill of victory, the agony of defeat, a homecoming for Klay and so much more!

Sacred Heart Prep's boys water polo team won the CCS Open Division championship, demonstrating exceptional skill and teamwork.

Music production

fromKqed

In Oakland, 'Artists Against Apartheid' Build Solidarity With Palestinians | KQED

Artists unite to connect creative expression with activism, particularly in support of Palestinian liberation amid ongoing violence.

Miscellaneous

Bushwick Community Darkroom reopens in new location

The Bushwick Community Darkroom has reopened in a larger space with enhanced facilities for photographers.

fromIrish Independent

Miscellaneous

Excitement in Mayo as famous Paddington Bear statue unveiled in Westport

Paddington Bear statues across the UK and Ireland celebrate the new film, fostering community engagement and local exploration.

#animal-welfare

fromLe Monde.fr

NYC food

Brooklyn's fish pond of discord

The makeshift fishpond in Bed-Stuy fosters community connection amid rising tourist interest and complicated social dynamics.

fromBored Panda

NYC food

"Fish Torture Chamber": Aquarium With Real Fish Created Around Leaky Fire Hydrant Sparks Concerns

The Bed-Stuy Goldfish Pond has sparked both admiration and concern for the fish's well-being during winter.

fromLe Monde.fr

NYC food

Brooklyn's fish pond of discord

The makeshift fishpond in Bed-Stuy fosters community connection amid rising tourist interest and complicated social dynamics.

fromBored Panda

NYC food

"Fish Torture Chamber": Aquarium With Real Fish Created Around Leaky Fire Hydrant Sparks Concerns

The Bed-Stuy Goldfish Pond has sparked both admiration and concern for the fish's well-being during winter.

more#animal-welfare

fromwww.nytimes.com

Writing

Don't Call It a Protest. It's a Walk for Radical Love.

The procession in Harlem aimed to celebrate community and history rather than protest against gentrification, fostering hope and unity.

#mural

fromBrooklyn Paper

Brooklyn

Brownsville community unveils vibrant mural celebrating local voices and culture * Brooklyn Paper

The mural 'Colors of My City' celebrates Brownsville's community through collaboration and represents its residents' stories and pride.

Brooklyn

Premium Content: 'Show Brooklyn Some Love' is the theme of foundation's new mural at Atlantic Center

The mural "Show Brooklyn Some Love" celebrates Brooklyn's culture, community, and artistic spirit, aiming to engage residents in supporting local grassroots organizations.

fromBrooklyn Paper

Brooklyn

Brownsville community unveils vibrant mural celebrating local voices and culture * Brooklyn Paper

The mural 'Colors of My City' celebrates Brownsville's community through collaboration and represents its residents' stories and pride.

Brooklyn

Premium Content: 'Show Brooklyn Some Love' is the theme of foundation's new mural at Atlantic Center

The mural "Show Brooklyn Some Love" celebrates Brooklyn's culture, community, and artistic spirit, aiming to engage residents in supporting local grassroots organizations.

London

Public to create sign for renamed Overground line

Community involvement in creating a tapestry for the new Weaver line symbolizes collaboration and celebrates local artistic heritage.

fromTime Out London

London

London's new Weaver line is getting a huge tapestry artwork - and you can help make it

TfL's new Overground naming allows Londoners to engage in local history through a public artwork project for the Weaver line.

London

Public to create sign for renamed Overground line

Community involvement in creating a tapestry for the new Weaver line symbolizes collaboration and celebrates local artistic heritage.

fromTime Out London