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Banksy auctions off one of his drawings to save the former Reading Prison

6 December, 2021

Banksy created a mural on a boundary wall in homage to the famous writer. The prison is now in danger of being sold to property investors. The street artist would like to turn it into a cultural centre instead.

Banksy confirmed he made new ‘escaping inmate” street art on side of the prison

5 March, 2021

The work, which appeared on the red brick wall of the former Reading Prison that once housed Oscar Wilde, was officially claimed by the artist.

Florence: authorities removed Clet's sculpture

24 April, 2020

A few days ago French artist Clet set one of his sculptures made of glass and metal on a bridge in Florence, but the artwork was almost immediately removed by the authorities since he had not obtained any official permission…

Rome street art: shop shutters as a canvas

13 April, 2020

Yesterday while I was taking a walk down the streets of Rome I came across a shop with a rather peculiar shutter painted by a street artist well known in Rome ( a few weeks ago people could even visit…

Touring Italy: literature readings on the Naples-Amalfi Coast trip

12 April, 2020

Touring Campania from Naples to the Amalfi Coast, might seem like a romantic trip, but not if you’re travelling on the Circumvesuviana Campania train line. While it passes some of Italy’s most beautiful landscapes, with views to take your breath…

Banksy's masterpiece covered up in Naples

10 April, 2020

Inspired by Gianlorenzo Bernini’s statue, street artist Banksy painted a portrait of Saint Theresea on a wall in Naples; a personal reinterpretation of her ecstasy which in Banksy ‘s work was caused by indigestion from fast food. A small masterpiece…

Street art in Rome: "Outdoor exhibition" in the Garbatella district

16 March, 2020

If you love street art, you must take a look at our photo gallery of an important event called Outodoor which is taking place in the Garbatella district in Rome. Many of the photos you see here are by Jessica…