Urban Art

c. 1970–present

Urban art emerged in public spaces such as streets and buildings. It includes graffiti, murals, and street installations. Artists engage directly with city life. The movement challenges traditional art institutions.

Graffiti mural of a young girl from Les Miserables with tears in her eyes as CS gas billows towards her

Banksy

2016

Street art mural critiquing state power and protest suppression.

Mural created in collaboration with the 509 Cultural Centre

Barry McGee

1998

Street art mural blending graffiti, illustration, and social critique.

Crack is Wack

Keith Haring

1986

Public mural addressing the crack epidemic with bold cartoon style.

Children of the Grave Again, Part 3

Dondi White

1980

Graffiti art on canvas, reflecting hip-hop visual culture.