Street Art Museum Amsterdam 2015

New Walls, Illegal Interventions and the first Street Game. Take a look into the artworks that were made in the streets of Amsterdam Nieuw-West and close to Schiphol in 2015.

Street Art Museum Amsterdam - El Pez - HappinessStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

PEZ's Happiness Mural means a lot to our collection because this is the 2nd artwork from the great master who appears in "Exit through the Gift Shop" with is classic Blue Fish.

Happiness (2015) by PezStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

El Pez's latest mural Happiness in Amsterdam was a product of 1,5 days of work during the cold and rainy September of 2015. There are a few hidden symbols there too.

Happiness_2 (2015) by PezStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

One of the symbols is the White Duck. The area of the mural is surrounded by beautiful canals full of ducks, however there is only white one on that canal!

Happiness_3 (2015) by PezStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

The blue Fish in the left bottom corner is riding a bicycle, the pink Fish in a middle has an yellow eye like the colour of the founder of SAMA. The M letter is for Mohamed, the local boy we spoke to.

Four season_Summer_4 by GolaStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

GOLA HUNDUN & KEYS-ART project Four Season continued to 2015. This is SPRING symbolised by tulips, the Turkish-Amsterdam flower, in our predominantly Turkish neighbourhood - the old and new school.

Four season_Autumn by GolaStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

Four Seasons shutters project in De Vlugtlaan finishes with Summer and Autumn at the end of 1,7km of the avenue.

Four season_Autumn_2 by GolaStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

AUTUMN detail by KEYS-ART.

Four season_Autumn_3 (2015-03) by Metin BagirganStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

Four season_Summer by GolaStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

Four season_Summer_3 by GolaStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

GOLA HUNDUN described this piece as the roots of the nature in the wake of the Spring.

Four season_Summer_2 by GolaStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

Sunset over Schiphol.

Courage_2 (2015) by BtoyStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

BTOY is considered to be one of the top 5 stencil artist in the world. She is not new to SAMA, as somehow we end up making projects every year. An illegal work that took only 30 minutes to make.

Courage (2015) by BtoyStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

The artwork became an inspiration for FIND ME IF YOU CAN Game . Those local residents who would find all of the 10 artworks placed on electricity boxes around the area would get FREE museum card.

This way we would inspire those with low income to 'earn' one year free access to all museums, and make a connection between our neighbourhood and more formal institutions in the centre of the city.

Walking alone by Icy&SotStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

ICY&SOT had return to Amsterdam with a flight visit on a way to meet their family after 3,5 years of separation. The present for hosting two brothers was a series of Walking Alone boys.

Walking alone_2 by Icy&SotStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

This little boy is walking along a bridge. One day I saw a contractor painting over the graffiti in white. I asked him if he will paint over the Boy too? His reply was magic: No, because this is art.

Walking alone_4 by Icy&SotStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

Walking alone_5 by Icy&SotStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

Walking alone_6 by Icy&SotStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

Walking alone_7 by Icy&SotStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

Walking alone_8 by Icy&SotStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

Hope by KenorStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

Hope is an incredible example of experienced graffiti artist breaking architecture. The mural took 3 days to make in a windy November using free style spray painting technique.

Hope_2 by KenorStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

KENOR is famous for his MAS AMOR projects in Barcelona in mid-nineties and a consistent love for abstract and electric colours. From legal and illegal trains to Formula 1 helmets - KENOR is non-stop!

Hope_3 by KenorStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

The building is a legacy of Bauhaus and Mondrian philosophy that Cornelius Van Eestern was a big fan of, when he designed this part of Amsterdam.

Hope_4 by KenorStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

At the end of 2015, the housing corporation Rochdale installed lights on all of the murals that belong to them. This created a year long light show worthy of visiting on its own merits.

Future - Mataone & TeamBlazin (2015) by Street Art Museum AmsterdamStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

Future (2015) by MataOne and Team BlazinStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

The wall facing De Huygens College was a product of collaboration between MATAONE (BE), TEAMBLAZIN (NL) and 120 students. During the course of 6 calligraffiti workshops our crew collected words from the experience.

Future_3 (2015) by MataOne and Team BlazinStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

The words that provide background to a NAME, thus exploring the concept of ONE existing in the matrix of ALL, whilst examining the FUTURE.

Future_4 (2015) by MataOne and Team BlazinStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

MATAONE's mastership of free style spray paint technique allows him to turn 7 letters into an abstract masterpiece that not only evokes respect but also ignites imagination.

Street Art Museum Amsterdam - Morcky (IT)Street Art Museum Amsterdam

MORCKY is an Italian illustrator and street artist, a philosopher, a writer and a very witty guy in general. His art is a mix of abstract forms with figurative elements. In this case- find a salami!

When the smoke goes up (2015) by MorckyStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

What if good and evil didn’t really exist? Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy skyline, shaping life a constant battle between our will, our desires and celestial influence.

When the smoke goes up_2 by MorckyStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

In our own hands lies the power to choose – what we want most to be, we are. In the artist’s vision the smoke expresses the GOOD as an organic form in a continuous evolution and transformation.

When the smoke goes up_3 by MorckyStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

Always in a fight with its enemy the EVIL pictured in the wall with the representation of monoliths, symbols of austerity and tyranny. The artwork was donated by Celand.

Street Art Museum Amsterdam - NAFIR (Iran)Street Art Museum Amsterdam

NAFIR is an upcoming Iranian artist, who made his European debut at NUART festival in Norway. His ninja breaking the Facebook Like sign has gone viral instantly.

Last kiss (2015) by NafirStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

NAFIR descended on Amsterdam after breaking the internet at NUART festival and his visit to Berlin.

The result - two amazing artworks using a simple 1 layered stencil technique.

The artwork is based on the 500 year old poem about a man making a choice between his being a citizen vs a human.

Last kiss_4 by NafirStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

Migration (2015) by NafirStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

Refugees are sliding down the EU Hope Baloon just like the spray paint drips on the graffiti wall.

Standing alone_3 by NafirStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

30 cm tall stencil of a man, standing alone in the middle of the world.

Standing alone (2015) by NafirStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

Standing alone_2 by NafirStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

Last donut (2015) by OakOakStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

OakOak's gift to SAMA was a thank you for the Office Walk with a Twist Project. A joke is on Banksy's A girl with a Balloon and the resemblance is uncanny.

Last donut_3 (2015) by OakOakStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

Street Art Museum Amsterdam - Stinkfish FatherhoodStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

STINKFISH is considered to be one of the top 50 graffiti artists living today. His technique of using fat cap, expressive use of colours and original imagery adds a lot of impact to our streets.

Fatherhood_3 (2015) by StinkfishStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

Office Walk with a Twist (Schiphol/OakOak) (2015) by Street Art Museum Amsterdam and OakOakStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

OAKOAK is a French artist who works with multi-media and situational artworks normally based on or inspired by cartoons. But with Office Walk with a Twist project it was all about a cupcake and fans.

Don't mention the elephant (2015) by OakOakStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

All the artworks in the series Office walk with a twist were commissioned by Schiphol Airport, in order to encourage the employees to take a walk during lunchtime. The series include 10 works of the French artist OakOak, all of them giving a playful twist to the outside environment.

Joker (2015) by OakOakStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

The Juggler is a hand-painted paste up with wheat paste. An eco-technique used by many street artists today. OAKOAK likes to put emphasis on rails - one of the most taken for granted things.

Candle (2015) by OakOakStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

The Candle is lit for the victims of Paris attack, which took place only 2 weeks before the project commenced.

Plots afraid of a rubbish bin (2015) by OakOakStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

Plots Afraid of a Rubbish Can is an entertaining interaction between mandane grey objects that now lights up the dark corner of the parking garage.

Plots afraid of a rubbish bin_3 (2015) by OakOakStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

Plots afraid of a rubbish bin_2 (2015) by OakOakStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

Scared plots under the bridge (2015) by OakOakStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

Cupcake (2015) by OakOakStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

The Cupcake has 100,000 on its top representative of 100,000 followers on Facebook OAKOAK got that weekend.

Smile (2015) by OakOakStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

The Smile provoked an exciting phone call to the Schiphol Security: "There are activists painting smilies on the airport property". Luckily we had a permission :)

Zebra man (2015) by OakOakStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

The Push is about team work and ability to get things done together. But it all starts with the first push.

Zebra man_2 (2015) by OakOakStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

Skiman (2015) by OakOakStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

The Skier is another playful take on the rails in a parking garage. "I pass here every day and I never paid attention. Now I will be looking for art everywhere!" is the best compliment we got so far!

Tres (2015) by Suso33Street Art Museum Amsterdam

A quick illegal piece left during the residency of SUSO33 in Amsterdam.

Human Tick (2015) by Suso33Street Art Museum Amsterdam

The unusual artwork is located on the wall inside of the SAMA HQ Gallery and is a quick "gift idea" from SUSO33 during his residency in Amsterdam.

Curiosity (2015) by Suso33Street Art Museum Amsterdam

The difficult wall was an assignment only a master of SUSO33 caliber could fix.

The tree and the 20 year old throw-up by JUICE were the main obstacles.

Curiosity_4 (2015) by Suso33Street Art Museum Amsterdam

SUSO33 started his artist career on the streets of Madrid working in bright colours depicting splashes and graffiti bombs. He skilfully merged JUICE's piece with his stylish composition.

Although initially a challenge, the tree proved to be an interesting twist, as you can only see the full artwork in the ugliest season - Winter - when the tree is naked and has lost its leaves.

"Catch a Bunny" Street Game (2015) by Street Art Museum AmsterdamStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

Catch a Bunny was the first of SAMA street games, whereby those who would find all of the bunnies and letters, would win a museum card for 1 year.

Catch a bunny - street art game (2015) by BunnyBrigade / Keys ArtStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

Catch a bunny - street art game 3 (2015) by BunnyBrigade / Keys-ArtStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

The idea was to merge Graffiti Letters with figurative drawings, Spray with Posca, wild style and focused composition. 15 individual letters form the slogan I Love Slotermeer.

Catch a bunny - street art game 2 (2015) by BunnyBrigade / Keys-ArtStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

Each artwork is made on a different surfaces highlighting the wide range of canvases available on the streets today: woodies, mayonnaise caps, posters, tiles, mini-canvases, etc.

Sticker Combo (2015) by Bunny Brigade and WojoStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

Sticker Combo (2015) by Bunny Brigade and WojoStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

This collage was carefully designed and put together by Bunny Brigade and Wojo. The stickers have been collected from all over the world. Pay attention to the details, because small things can be quickly overseen.

Sticker Combo (2015) by Bunny Brigade and WojoStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

Street Art Museum Amsterdam - I LOVE SLOTERMEER FESTIVALStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

Vrijheid Maaltijd 5 Mei (2015) by Street Art Museum AmsterdamStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

Every year the Street Art Museum Amsterdam throws a freedom dinner at the 5th of May, Liberation Day. This year there was a Barbecue for all the people in the neighbourhood, with music and bike-painting workshops for the children.

Street Art Museum Amsterdam - Spring in Slotermeer - OBAStreet Art Museum Amsterdam

Credits: Story

Photos: Street Art Museum Amsterdam library

Exhbiti: Cika Schulz

Text: Cika Schulz and Anna Stolyarova

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