Street art has been a big source of inspiration for me over the years, even inspiring some of my own art.
It so exciting to happen upon an unexpected burst of color and whimsy on an otherwise dark and dilapidated city street.
At WIRED2014 the other week, Global Street Art co-founder Lee Bofkin spoke about how street art can do more than just brighten a dark alley… street art can transform a neglected public space and create new opportunities for artists and cities.
Bofkin’s street art platform features photos of some truly incredible works of art found in public spaces in cities around the world.
Global Street Art also helps organize legal murals throughout London with its “Walls Project.”
My favorite part of Bofkin’s talk was his point on how street art sees a city not for what it is… but for what it should be.
Hoping to see more streets around the world transformed into a celebration of art, creativity, and positive energy.
Shot in Shoreditch, London. All photos by Nicole Weiler.