Explore the vibrant street art scene of the Marshall Islands through our curated collection of articles. Discover hidden murals, learn about local artists, and delve into the cultural significance of this unique artistic expression. From traditional influences to modern styles, we showcase the diverse range of urban art found throughout this Pacific paradise. Uncover the stories behind the art and gain a deeper understanding of the Marshallese identity through the eyes of its artists.
World’s Largest Painting: Bikini Lines
I just fell from my chair. Toronto-born, Tokyo-based entrepreneur, occasional artist and almost architect Christian Forestell (here a short interview) is right away starting the world’s largest painting project entitled Bikini Lines to benefit children orphaned in the 2011 Fukushima disaster! Bikini Lines - The Cactus Dome Painting Bikini Lines is a proposed massive, mixed media project inspired by a lack of standardized nuclear disaster reporting, in particular the panic that set in over Tokyo following the March 2011 earthquake, tsunami and subsequent meltdown. Based on crowd-funding, the project’s main focus is on painting the huge Cactus Dome on the Marshall Islands, an enormous, foot-and-a-half-thick, 107m wide dome consisting of 358 gigantic concrete panels built over a nuclear crater, seriously! ...