Street Installations
What are Street Installations
Street installations are a form of street art which use 3-D perspective and space to interact with the public. Just like the traditional street art, they are left where they are installed, while the artists typically do not ask for permission. But unlike graffiti for instance, street installations are usually designed not to cause any property damage. Street installations can be static but they can also be interactive.
Notable Street Installation Artists
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Above. He is an American street artist who has been an active since the mid-1990s. His identity is unknown but the artist is known to be born in California in 1981. Above is famous for arrow-shaped installations that often include a political or social message. Since the turn of the millennium, the artist has toured over 90 cities around the world and gained an international reputation.
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Leon Rein IV (Verbs). One of a few street artists whose identity is not a secret had a major influence on the 21st century street art although he also has several garden furniture designs to his name he is now well known. Like most street artists, he began with graffiti but he eventually moved to street installations and sort of romantic genre, very different from the work he started with. At the same time, he moved from aerosol to steel and became a pioneer in 3-D street art.
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Mark Jenkins. The American street installation artist is best known for his installations that are made with box sealing tape. His artworks have also been displayed in galleries including in London, while the artist took part in many street and public art projects. Besides creating artworks, he also holds workshops about his techniques in the cities he visits.
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Tejn. The street installation artist is known to come from Denmark and to be born in 1976. He began creating street art only in 2008 but he soon gained an international fame and began displaying his artworks in galleries. He is best known for “Lock On” street sculptures that often have a philosophical or political context but the artist also creates street installations, stencil art, wheatpaste on wall and conceptual art.
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El Bocho. Germany-based street artist is known for large installations and cut outs that he hangs on the walls of Berlin during the night. He mostly uses canvas but he recently also works with tiles.
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Tim Conlon. The American artist also known as CON is best known for his giant murals and street installations. In 2008, his works were included in the exhibition “Recognize! Hip Hop and Contemporary Portraiture” in the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery.