Exploring American Urbanism Through Art & Graffiti

This archive dives deep into the rich tapestry of American urbanism, as seen through the lens of street art, graffiti, and urban murals. Explore how these artistic expressions reflect social change, cultural shifts, and the ever-evolving identity of American cities. Discover iconic works, influential artists, and the complex relationship between art, urban spaces, and the communities they represent. From the vibrant murals of Los Angeles to the gritty graffiti scenes of New York, uncover the stories etched onto the city’s fabric. We explore the history, techniques, and cultural significance of urban art across the nation.

New York Typography

“New Type York” is a photoblog curated by New York based graphic designer James Patrick Gibson, who will periodically post shots of typographic details from the street s of New York City: The premise is simple: A daily archive of images of typographic artifacts all around New York City. Signs, directions and building inscriptions are all fair game. The goal: Amass a typographic personality of New York, by cataloging all of its memorable and beautiful pieces of typography. (About New Type York) ...

Beautiful Vancouver Time Lapse

After I watched this beautiful time lapse video, I agree to the people who said, that the Olympic Winter Games have chosen a nice city this year! Although Vancouver is the third largest metropolitan area in Canada and the different views of the video are really nice, it’s not comparable with the time-lapse city portraits of other cities, like Tokyo & Yokohama, London or Hongkong. Nevertheless I somehow like that time lapse. Perhaps it is because of the small streets… ...