Street art is a style created for city walls, subway trains and other public spaces. Sometimes it is commissioned, yet most often it is an individual statement of defiant free expression. Although mostly an urban style, street art can be found all over the world, including JR’s pasted portraits on the separation wall in Palestine, Invader’s playful ceramic tile mosaics in Paris and the provocative stencil and spray-paint works by Banksy in London.
The Philadelphia-based Cornbread — aka Darryl McCray — is considered the first modern graffiti artist. He began tagging his name around the city in the 1960s. Graffiti art later flourished in New York City in the 1970s. There, young artists used spray paint and markers to create tags and large-scale graphic works, with Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring both developing their distinctive styles through the graffiti scene, which would evolve into street art. Artists such as Tracy 168 and Lady Pink pioneered the Wild Style of complex graffiti writing in the 1980s, pushing the movement forward.
Because of its unsanctioned, improvisational and frequently covert nature, street art involves a range of techniques and aesthetics. Some street artists use quick and effective stenciling, whereas others wheat-paste posters, commandeer video projectors or freehand draw elaborate illustrations and murals. Shepard Fairey made his mark with street art stickers before designing the iconic “Hope” poster for Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign.
While the origins of street art are rooted in a strictly noncommercial creative act that confronted political issues, sexuality and more for a general audience of passersby, the art form has moved inside the galleries over the years. Today, just as Basquiat and Haring took their works from Manhattan’s Lower East Side alleyways into Soho galleries, artists including KAWS, Barry McGee and Osgemeos are in demand with collectors of fine art.
Find a collection of street art paintings, sculptures, prints and multiples and more on 1stDibs.
Pastel Drop, Abstract Square Painting in Pink Pastel, Soft Tones Organic Shapes
Located in Barcelona, ES
In this series, Perrine explores the profound relationship between light and color, both essential elements in her artistic expression. Without light, there would be no colors, and i...
Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Paper
Nature Break, Abstract Botanical Painting in Vivid Tones, Pink Jungle Leaves
Located in Barcelona, ES
In this series, Perrine explores the profound relationship between light and color, both essential elements in her artistic expression. Without light, there would be no colors, and i...
Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Paper
Original Colorful Flowers Contemporary Street Art Painting "Skid Row"
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
Acrylic Polymer, Board, Mixed Media, Pastel, Graphite
Killer Burger - Original Gary John Street Art Fast Food Painting on Newspaper
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
Rainbow Flowers Diptych, Fresh Urban Art Painting on Watercolor Paper, Pastel
Located in Barcelona, ES
In this series, Perrine explores the profound relationship between light and color, both essential elements in her artistic expression. Without light, there would be no colors, and i...
Oil Crayon, Paper, Acrylic
Abstract Patterns Botanical Painting, Shape Booster Flower, Blue, Yellow, Paper
Located in Barcelona, ES
In this series, Perrine explores the profound relationship between light and color, both essential elements in her artistic expression. Without light, there would be no colors, and i...
Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Rag Paper
SAFE IN THE MIDDLE – Mixed Media Triangular Relief with Urban Drawing and Green
By Vera Vizzi
Located in FISTERRA, ES
SAFE IN THE MIDDLE is a mixed media wall sculpture by Vera Vizzi that juxtaposes urban sketching with organic relief. Executed in foam clay, acrylic paint and enamel on a 34 × 40 × 3...
Enamel
Incandescent Palms, Earth Tones Botanical Painting, Desert Landscape on Paper
Located in Barcelona, ES
In this series, Perrine explores the profound relationship between light and color, both essential elements in her artistic expression. Without light, there would be no colors, and i...
Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Paper
FRAGILE, Harry Bunce, Limited Edition Silkscreen Print, Original ContemporaryArt
By Harry Bunce
Located in Deddington, GB
FRAGILE , Harry Bunce Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on 315gsm Heritage White Paper Paper Size: H 60.5cm x W 70.5cm Image Size: H 42.5cm x 54.5cm Artist stamped, signed and numbere...
Archival Paper, Screen
Shoot the Moon, Street Art Painting, Spray Paint on Canvas, Original 1/1, 2016
Located in Aventura, FL
Commissioned unique variant. Painted using hand cut stencils and Montana Gold spray paint and emulsion on stretched cotton canvas. Hand signed, titled and numbered 1/1 on verso. Can...
Canvas, Spray Paint, Stencil
Feel, Don't Think, Squared Painting, Abstract Organic, Pastel Tones Shapes, Pink
Located in Barcelona, ES
In this series, Perrine explores the profound relationship between light and color, both essential elements in her artistic expression. Without light, there would be no colors, and i...
Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Rag Paper
Flower Fields - Original Gary John Street Art Multicolor Painting on Newspaper
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
Gentle Scene, Fresh Abstract Painting on Paper, Pastel Tones Urban Nature, 2024
Located in Barcelona, ES
In this series, Perrine explores the profound relationship between light and color, both essential elements in her artistic expression. Without light, there would be no colors, and i...
Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Rag Paper
Wavy Shell, Abstract Painting in Blue, Turquoise Gestures on Paper, Nautical
Located in Barcelona, ES
In this series, Perrine explores the profound relationship between light and color, both essential elements in her artistic expression. Without light, there would be no colors, and i...
Paper, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
Found Space, Abstract Expressionist Landscape, Orange Lava, Green Leaves Lights
By Aleix Font
Located in Barcelona, ES
The paintings of Aleix Font (Sabadell, Spain, 1984) function as a narrative between the collective and the individual world, exploring space and its interac...
Spray Paint, Acrylic
She From Long Beach, She On Cherry - Figurative Vibrant Los Angeles Artist
By Danny Brown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danny Brown’s artworks allocate an intrinsic connection between himself and the diverse communities occupying Los Angeles. Brown combines art history, streetwear trends, and pop art ...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Somewhere Tropical - Colorful Abstract Landscape Painting Los Angeles Artist
By Danny Brown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danny Brown’s artworks allocate an intrinsic connection between himself and the diverse communities occupying Los Angeles. Brown combines art history, streetwear trends, and pop art ...
Acrylic, Canvas
White Splash, Abstract Texture Floating Algae, Acrylic Painting on Paper, 2024
Located in Barcelona, ES
In this series, Perrine explores the profound relationship between light and color, both essential elements in her artistic expression. Without light, there would be no colors, and i...
Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Paper
Where to Swim, Red and Green, Urban Style Landscape, Abstract Blooming Shapes
Located in Barcelona, ES
In this series, Perrine explores the profound relationship between light and color, both essential elements in her artistic expression. Without light, there would be no colors, and i...
Paper, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
Pow Flower, Abstract Botanical, Illustrative Painting, Blue and Yellow, Paper
Located in Barcelona, ES
In this series, Perrine explores the profound relationship between light and color, both essential elements in her artistic expression. Without light, there would be no colors, and i...
Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Paper
Honestly I Just Wanna Paint IDC About Legacy - Figurative Original Art
By Danny Brown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danny Brown’s artworks allocate an intrinsic connection between himself and the diverse communities occupying Los Angeles. Brown combines art history, streetwear trends, and pop art symbolism to create a signature style with a soft and fun, yet edgy character. This one-of-a-kind acrylic, oil pastel, and colored pencil painting...
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Color Pencil
Four Letter Word - Blue Abstract Figurative Original by Los Angeles Artist
By Danny Brown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danny Brown’s artworks allocate an intrinsic connection between himself and the diverse communities occupying Los Angeles. Brown combines art history, streetwear trends, and pop art symbolism to create a signature style with a soft and fun, yet edgy character. This one-of-a-kind acrylic, oil pastel, and colored pencil painting...
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Color Pencil
Contemporary Cityscape Acrylic Painting, "Tower Totem No. 1"
By Duke Windsor
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one-of-a-kind original acrylic and gold leaf still life painting by San Diego artist, Duke Windsor. Its dimensions are 6.5" x 60" x 2.5" in (L x H x D). It is unframed. A c...
Gold Leaf
Market at Noon, Aerial View Art, Contemporary Cityscape Painting, Figurative Art
Located in Deddington, GB
A vibrant piece depicting a busy market scene at noon. Ali Mourabet, artist and painter, has artworks available and online in our art gallery at Wychwood Art. The consistent theme r...
Canvas, Oil
Confinement
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: PEZ (Pierre-Yves Riveau) Title: Confinement Size: 28 7/10 × 17 3/10 in 73 × 44 cm Medium: Multimedia Reclaimed Wood And Acrylic Edition: Original Year: 2020 Notes: Hand...
Wood, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Series "Blooming Spring" 1 - abstraction of cozy style, minimalism
Located in Vienna, AT
This artwork is an abstract composition, skillfully balancing chaos and harmony through vibrant splashes of color. Dominated by primary colors—red, yellow, and blue—each hue is accen...
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Oil Pastel
London Calling - Colorstar Edition Framed Screen Print, Hand Signed Artist Proof
By Roamcouch
Located in Aventura, FL
21 color screen print on 300 gsm somerset paper. Rare colorstar Artist Proof edtion. Hand signed lower front by Roamcouch. Inscribed AP lower front. Frame size approx 39 x 25 inc...
Paper, Screen
Butterfly Collector Original Painting, Stencil Art on Canvas, 2016, Signed
Located in Aventura, FL
Original painting using hand cut stencils and Montana Gold spray paint and emulsion on stretched cotton canvas. Hand signed and titled on verso ...
Canvas, Spray Paint, Stencil
When You Wish Upon a Star (Sepia) Giclée Print, Signed, 2013, Framed
By Roamcouch
Located in Aventura, FL
Screen print in colors on paper. Hand signed and numbered by Roamcouch. From the edition of 50. Frame size approx 23 x 31 inches. Certificate of authenticity included. Artwork i...
Cotton, Rag Paper, Giclée
World's End Hand Embellished Giclee Print on Cotton Rag, Signed, 2021
By Roamcouch
Located in Aventura, FL
Giclee print on 330gsm Museum Cotton Rag Smooth Paper hand embellished by Roamcouch . From the edition of 15 (each is unique with different embellishments - tags on the building behi...
Cotton, Rag Paper, Giclée