The Modern Dispatch

Street Art

4 articles

A striking street art mural on a building in Ljubljana, Slovenia, featuring abstract designs intertwined with subtle corporate branding.
Culture

The Co-option of Street Art in the Neoliberal City

In Ljubljana, Slovenia, vibrant street art now adorns public spaces, transforming once-plain walls and forgotten corners into dynamic canvases that catch the eye of every passerby.

Elise Marrow·July 18, 2026
A large, colorful street art mural on a brick building in a city alley, conveying a message of social commentary and cultural expression.
Culture

What is Street Art as Cultural Expression and Urban Commentary?

Reuters, a global news agency known for its rigorous investigative journalism, once launched a full-scale quest to uncover the identity of a single graffiti artist: Banksy.

Elise Marrow·June 26, 2026
A split image showing the contrast between early graffiti art in an alley and a large-scale, modern mural on a building.
Culture

What Is the Evolution of Street Art and Mural Artists?

Banksy’s 'Girl with Balloon' fetched $1.

Theo Ashford·May 10, 2026
Vibrant street art and graffiti murals transforming public spaces in Abidjan, with locals engaging enthusiastically with the urban art.
Travel

Abidjan: An Underrated Global City for Art and Culture

In just two years, a nationwide graffiti festival in Abidjan has transformed public perception, shifting street art from vandalism to a celebrated cultural expression.

Adrian Vale·May 4, 2026