Is there any better combination than art and music? Yes there is…Art, music, AND a cold adult beverage! We’re impressed with Erik Burke’s new piece which he’s been calling “Top 20” in collaboration with Reno Nevada’s Record Street Brewing Co. The idea began with Record Street Brewery‘s Jesse Corletto bringing some pre-selected albums to Reno’s…

We always love checking in with Chicago’s E. LEE. E brings creativity and thoughtfulness to every piece (whether in the street or indoors), and there’s usually more than what meets the eye. E. LEE began his street art career in 2015 with a goal to impact lives with art. By taking the viewer into consideration,…

This week we check in on Chicago’s prolific Don’t Fret. As usual DF has been busy creating, and this week he opens a solo show “O God, There’s Noises I’m Going To Be Hungry For” in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn. Fresh off the release of his killer new monograph ‘Life Thus Far’ DF has been working…

We’ve covered Chicago’s PITR and his ambitious street work in the past, and his latest endeavor ups the ante again. We have high expectations for this artist, especially after the magnificent “Paper Portraits” in 2016 and incredible 9 month collaborative project “Good Example” in 2017. PITR x Zissou Tasseff-Elenkoff Originally launched in October 2018 and…

Onur spent time in Chicago this spring crafting a unique and daring mural now adorning the Hyatt Centric as part of the city’s skyline. “Grounded” 24 stories above Chicago An internationally acclaimed painter and muralist, Onur has been working independently since 2008. He is known for his futuristic and sometimes experimental painting techniques. This vintage…

It’s always fun to check in on Chicago based artist E. LEE to see what he’s got up his sleeve, and his latest piece is a stunner! E. has “worked with” the dastardly Wile E Coyote before (https://streetartnews.net/2017/06/e-lees-entices-us-with-free-bird-seed-in-chicago.html) but this latest wall on Chicago’s Five Star Bar takes things to another level. E. LEE tells…

Brazilian artist Cris Rodrigues is spending some time in the US and from the looks of it he’s been busy! Previously Cris’ work has been featured in streets all around the world including Brazil, Japan, several European destinations, Miami, and now the Chicagoland area. The artist recently stopped in Round Lake, IL area to work…

Rap artist Mac Miller passed away last week at 26 years old, nearly one month to the date of release of his latest album “Swimming” Mac was a rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer leaves behind an impressive catalog of music and a legion of fans. In Greensboro, NC JEKS has paid tribute with this mural.…

Brazilian artist Cranio (also known as Fabio de Oliveira Parnaiba) has been busy in Chicago! While in town to celebrate the opening of his solo show “Jungle” at Vertical Gallery he’s put up a handful of colorful murals featuring his trademark blue Indian characters. Cranio – Berwyn Public Art at Lavergne’s Tavern The above mural…

PITR x Polly Jimenez “Portrait Of Octavio Paz” Some artists find a wall and meticulously plot out a single mural. Some grab some cans, find some walls, and cover them until the sun comes up (or the paint runs out). Chicago’s Pizza In The Rain continues to impress with ambitious projects that dazzle visually while…