Explore the fascinating intersection of technology and urban art through our collection of articles on QR codes. Discover how artists are incorporating these scannable codes into their murals, installations, and street pieces, creating interactive experiences and adding layers of depth to their work. From augmented reality overlays revealing hidden animations to websites providing artist information and backstory, QR codes are transforming the way we engage with graffiti and street art. Dive in and see how these digital additions enhance the physical artwork, expanding the boundaries of urban creativity. We’ll show you examples of innovative applications and discuss the future of QR codes in the urban landscape.
QR Code meets Street Art?
Today I received an e-mail by the Spanish street art crew La Pluma Eléctri*k, who among other things makes QR code street art. Some of you will now think “Wow, how do they do that?” and the others will think “Heh?! What’s that?”. If you are in the latter case, I will explain QR for you: QR means quick response and is a bare codes 2.0, which was created in 1994 in Japan with comercial purpuse. It’s a code that can decrypted using some special software, which is for example part of modern mobile phones. You take a picture and the program tells you what is inside the pixels. ...