Street art

Street art is a form of visual expression created in public spaces, often on walls, buildings, streets, or urban structures. Artists use techniques such as graffiti, murals, stencils, stickers, installations, and other forms of public artwork to share ideas, messages, or artistic visions.

Although some forms of graffiti appeared in ancient societies, modern street art developed mainly from urban cultures during the second half of the 20th century. It has often been connected with social commentary, identity, and the desire to make art accessible outside traditional museums and galleries.

Street art combines creativity with the specific environment where it appears. Artists consider the size, location, architecture, and surrounding community when creating their works. Some creations are temporary, while others become lasting parts of a city’s visual landscape.

Over time, street art has gained recognition in the contemporary art world, with some artists exhibiting their work in galleries and museums. Today, it continues to explore themes such as society, politics, culture, and personal experiences while transforming shared spaces into places of artistic communication.