Urban Mosaic - Calle Libre Festival 2015
The objective of the second Calle Libre event was to revamp larger walls and expand into the inner city districts to facilitate greater exposure of the murals to a wider audience.
Untitled (2015-08) by Koz DosCalle Libre - Festival for Urban Aesthetics
Mosaic Tiles
Urban artworks are arranged like mosaic tiles throughout the city's districts, creating a vibrant and cohesive art network. The festival's integration of diverse artworks, featuring different sizes, qualities, materials, and colors, enhances livability for Vienna's residents.
Engaging with Art
In order to enhance the accessibility of the artworks, the participating artists were tasked with creating their murals within walking distance of one another, with locations ranging from children's parks to building facades.
Painted district of Vienna
6 Mariahilf
I like the material concrete, with all it's errors and the unevenness in a wall. that makes each artwork individual, gives it character and makes it feel alive.
My art is not about any political statement or about what happens around the world.
Through my works I just want to bring fun.
- HNRX
Locations
Andreas Park
Street Art Passage
Kaunitzgasse
Capistranstiege
Parisian artist Kashink's style is defined by "Funtivism", which features four-eyed humanoid figures with masculine features. These figures allow viewers to interpret their ethnicity and gender, encouraging self-reflection and reflection on existing stereotypes, gender roles, and clichés.
The Capistranstiege's historic staircase was conceived as a collective effort by seven renowned national and international artists. The diverse styles and motifs of these artists imbue the staircase with a vibrant new color, providing a temporary respite from the monochromatic walls of the city.
"Unsticker" in Andreas Park depicts an oversized figure taking down a city image while offering small details, including a Keith Haring motif.
I think this festival is really important for Austria,
but it can serve as a guide for other countries as well.
- Millo, Italy
HNRX transforms mundane objects into works of art. His vibrant displays include everyday items such as sausages, bananas, toothbrushes, burgers, and clothespins. His style blends pop art, comic art, and realism, and his goal is to bring joy to those who view his public art.
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