Artwork and Photography by M-E-S-A The Sifter was unable to uncover much information on this fascinating street artist. I believe he is from Spain and based on his work, he has a definite affinity for crows and human faces. Beyond that, I urge you to check out his Flickr profile to see all of…
Artwork and Photography by SKOUNT Born in Almagro, Spain and currently working out of Amsterdam, street artist Skount has showcased his incredible work on walls around the world. A prolific graffiti artist in Barcelona, he moved from Spain in 2009. While often collaborating with other graffiti and street artists, Skount’s work is much more…
Artwork and Photography by Isaac Cordal Working out of London, England, artist Isaac Cordal has been placing his cement miniatures all around Europe. In his recently published book Cement Eclipses: Small Interventions in the Big City, Isaac explores the urban landscape, placing his magical little sculptures in unassuming locations. Many will miss these miniature…
YARN BOMBING IN GERMANY Photograph by DPA Ute Lennartz-Lembeck knit this rainbow sweater for a weeping willow in the German town of Velbert. She is one of many Germans caught up in the global craze of “yarn bombing,” installing colorful yarn creations in urban spaces. Yarn bombing is also known as yarnstorming,…
Based out of Athens, Greece, artist and designer Greg Papagrigoriou has a love for lettering. Taking his typography talents to the streets, Greg’s artwork is a refreshing change to the more typical lettering seen in the streets. While Greg is still in school studying graphic design, it’s nice to see him exploring his craft…
Back in December of ’09 the Sifter posted a series entitled ‘Nature’s Revenge‘ by a French street artist named Ludo. Just over a year later, I checked back on his Flickr page to find plenty more photographs of his awesome artwork. Below you will find his most recent work as he continues to dominate Paris…
The TED Prize is awarded annually to an exceptional individual who receives $100,000 and, much more important, “One Wish to Change the World.” Designed to leverage the TED community’s exceptional array of talent and resources, the Prize leads to collaborative initiatives with far-reaching impact. The 2011 winner is photographer and street artist JR who’s work…