Coronavirus has affected the whole world. People are anxious, and the streets are empty. Well, almost empty. When it comes to the streets, you can only expect one group to roam and stay loyal to them, and they are the street artists. The explanation’s quite simple: even in more peaceful times, these rogues are no strangers to risks, such as the law, and now it’s no different. Also, they wore facemasks before it was “cool.” In times where all the galleries and museums are closed, the streets have become the canvas for public imagination. Let’s take a look at how street artists around the world have interpreted the situation.
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Artist: Fake
Fake says to have painted this “Super Nurse” as an ode to all healthcare professionals around the world.
Copenhagen, Denmark. Artist: Welinoo
Los Angeles, USA. Artist: Teachr1
Barcelona, Spain. Artist: Tvboy
Barcelona, Spain. Artist: Tvboy
“Divided We Stand, United We Fall.”
Los Angeles, USA. Artist: Ponywave
From the artist's Instagram:
"We all are going through this together. There is a reason which we will see after all. It’s time to look at ourselves. Take a look at what are we doing with the planet and our lifetime. Maybe we should change our priorities? Maybe we should slow down? Maybe we should take a look around and start respect our planet and all those with whom we share it? Maybe someone is trying to hide some changes? Or economic collapse? Maybe one more step to a new world order?"
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Artist: Aira Ocrespo
Translation from Portuguese: "Bolsonaro's mask against the Coronavirus."
Berlin, Germany. Artist: EME Freethinker
Malmö, Sweden. Artist: Richard Juggins
Pompei, Italy. Artist: Nello Petrucci
I really hope that it wasn't someone else writing stay home and ruining the art.
Los Angeles, USA. Artist: Rasmus Balstrøm
Balstrøm who is originally from Denmark did this last mural before he had to flee the country.
Wildfires and the black death combined. Dark and bleak at the same time. 2020 did not load correctly.
Los Angeles, USA. Artist: Corie Mattie
Jindbayne, Australia. Artist: N/A
Glasgow, UK. Artist: The Rebel Bear
Mumbai, India. Artist: Tyler Street Art
“Keep calm”
Warsaw, Poland
Translates to: Not every hero wears a cape. Thank you! (Translation credit: Draco Malfoy)
Translates to: Not every hero wears a cape. Thank you! If I am not mistaken
Barcelona, Spain. Artist: Tvboy
Miami, USA. Artist: Sean “Hula” Yoro
Bristol, UK. Artist: Angus
New York, USA. Artist: Crkshnk
London, UK. Artist: Pegaus
Tartu, Estonia. Artist: Princess Täna
“Living in a bubble. Just to be more ironic, a soap bubble.”
New York, USA. Artist: Jason Naylor
Los Angeles, USA. Artist: Jeremy Novy
Bryne, Norway. Artist: Pøbel
“In these challenging times, I hope this piece can be a positive contribution and spread some joy. Be safe and take care of one another.”
I like that is a aged person in the picture. Make the statement strong.
Melbourne, Australia. Artist: Lush Sux
Translation from Chinese - “Nothing to see, carry on.”
Bristol, UK. Artist: John D'oh
Dublin, Ireland. Artist: Subset Collective
Bristol, UK. Artist: John D'oh
United Kingdom. Artist: Gnasher
Glasgow, UK. Artist: The Rebel Bear
Los Angeles, USA. Artist: Ruben Rojas
you could have added some love on the brick wall ... ('cause it cannot be quarantined)
Copenhagen. Denmark. Artist: Andreas Welin
"a-a-Achoooo!"
New York, USA. Artist: Jilly Ballistic
The homeless guy in the back ground really makes this sink in... How can they quarantine? So so sad, my heart is broken
London, UK. Artist: Lionel Stanhope
New York, USA. Artist: Jilly Ballistic
London, UK. Artist: N/A
Bristol, UK. Artist: Angusart85
I look at the "art" and some of it is gorgeous. This shows what graffiti really can look like. Ugly.
Los Angeles, USA. Artist: Jules Muck
Bristol, UK. Artist: Diff
Berlin, Germany. Artist: Alaniz And W3sr
Artist describes the work titled “Media scares me more than corona“ as a funny collaboration with his brother @w3sr on how media-induced paranoia is scarier than the real virus.
After I have seen what happens in the hospitals, I say we must not look away. What we see are the bare facts. The media is surprisingly mature about this. I doubt this doctor on the grafitti sees anything shocking unless it's a message about the hospital not getting any more supplies.
Los Angeles, USA, Artist: Cat Donuts
Stay Safe And Let's Move
La Gioconda In Barcelona
Leeuwarden, The Netherlands. Artist: N/A
Art Will Keep Us Sane
Los Angeles, USA. Artist: Teachr1
Artist: Anastasia Belyaeva
Fight The Virus
Pontefract, England Artist - Rachel List
Boris Johnson, the prime minister of the United Kingdom, March 3 - "I was at a hospital the other night where I think a few there were actually coronavirus patients and I shook hands with everybody, you'll be pleased to know, and I continue to shake hands." March 27 - Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus and self isolates. April 6 - he is taken into intensive care and spends two nights there. April 9 - still in the hospital. Did anyone say anything about hubris?
Athens, Greece. Artist: S.f.
Bergamo, Italy. Giovanni Xxiii Hospital
North Carolina, Us. Artist: Mck
Seattle, WA, USA. Author: Stacy Milrany
Love. Shoreditch Street Art, London
Edinburgh, Scotland. Artist: N/A
Masked Writer, Malaysia. Artist: Cloakwork
"Do not panic and always remember C-L-O-A-K! Firstly, stay ‘Clean’ and hygienic at all the time, ‘Learn’ more about the virus before spreading the false pieces of information on the internet. ‘Obey’ the rules and regulations by the government. Next, be ‘Aware’ of the symptoms and avoid crowded places. Lastly, please be ‘Kind’ to everyone!"
Pullman National Monument
“In competition we have fought each other savagely and endengered the spirit of selfishness, jealousy, and hate. In cooperation we shall be taught to practice mutual kindness and mutual aid. Working together in harmonious cooperation we rise to a higher plane and become conscious of the inherent divinity of our nature.” Eugene v. Debs, 1915. Wash your hands. (Transcription credit: N’Baro Atksteel X377)
“In competition we have fought each other savagely and endengered the spirit of selfishness, jealousy, and hate. In cooperation we shall be taught to practice mutual kindness and mutual aid. Working together in harmonious cooperation we rise to a higher plane and become conscious of the inherent divinity of our nature.” Eugene v. Debs, 1915. Wash your hands.
Sylvain Cherkaoui, Ap
Isolation. Shoreditch Street Art, London
Lemon Tree - Fools Garden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Va0vs1fhhNI
Facing The Virus, Berlin, Germany. Artist: Lacuna
Translation: Cover Your Nose And Mouth With A Handkerchief To Cough Or Sneeze. If You Know The Artist Please Comment, For I Couldn't Find Them!
Not Sure Who The Artist Is... Translation: There Is An Epidemic Of Ignorance Around... We Must Protect Ourselves!
Asheville, Nc. Previously: “Stay Weird.”
I like the poem on the blue wall. "I Carry Your Heart With Me (I Carry It In)" by E.E. Cummings
We Are Survivors, Trenton, Nj
Hubbard Street Mural In Chicago
Bath, UK Mock-Up
the last time someone said survival of the fittest, i recall they got blown up day nail bombs...i think its survival of the stay inside-est