By Wanja Gathu More by this Author The trio’s work focuses on environmental conservation and conscious living. These messages are common in their murals and street art, and have earned them recognition. Looking at their outstanding work, there is no doubt that BSQ Crew, (Bomb Squad Crew) is changing the[…]
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Being a Kenyan Graffiti Artist Takes Balls
Boniface Mwangi is a Kenyan photojournalist who likes messing with politicians. He made a name for himself photographing Kenya’s post-election violence in 2008, later winning the CNN Photojournalist of the Year award. He’s been arrested and had his cameras broken on several occasions, and he was even banned from Facebook,[…]
Meeting of Styles in Wiesbaden
It seems like 2017 will be a special year for the german Meeting in its hometown Wiesbaden. Currently the local organisation is checking for additional wallspace expanding the MOS in order to turn ugly spots into pieces of art. A huge underpass-complex at the bench of the Rhine containing meanhwile[…]
GRAFFITI: THE ART OF EXPRESSING ONESELF
Graffiti are writings or drawings that have been scribbled, scratched, or painted illicitly on a wall or other surface, often within public view. It ranges from simple written words to elaborate wall paintings. In modern times, paint (particularly spray paint) and marker pens have become the most commonly used graffiti materials. In most countries, marking[…]
Kenyan graffiti artists step up battle against ‘vulture’ politicians
It’s after 2am and Boniface Mwangi and his crew are ready for action. A portable generator roars into life, a projector balanced on a stack of cardboard boxes clicks on, and a sketch of bald-headed, big-beaked vultures in suits appears on the blank wall of a public toilet on Koinange[…]