This past July, the historic city of Lübeck, Germany, played host to an enthralling celebration of street art and urban contemporary expression: The Urban Art Festival. With its rich tapestry of history and architecture, Lübeck provided the perfect backdrop for an amalgamation of contemporary styles, narratives, and urban visual dialogues.
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Diving into the list of participants, one can see a blend of both local and international talents. Each artist brought a unique flair, making every mural a distinctive testament to their artistic prowess. Participating artists were Bond Truluv, Satr, EAS, Force and Friends and Team Hip Hop.
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Behind this festival’s inception and smooth execution is a team with a deep-rooted passion for graffiti and urban art. The curators of the International Mural Program – Gerrit Peters, Mirko Reisser, and Heiko Zahlmann – have been stalwarts in the Hamburger graffiti scene since the 1980s. Recognizing the synergy in their visions, they joined forces in the late 1990s to form the artist collective ‘getting-up’. Bringing with them a wealth of experience and diverse expertise in Urban Contemporary Art, this trio ensured that the festival was not just another art event, but an unforgettable experience.
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Their efforts bore fruit by bringing together seven mural artists of international repute for Lübeck’s first-ever Urban Art Festival. The city’s streets became a canvas for local, national, and international artists alike, resulting in a vibrant array of contemporary styles and perspectives. This festival offered attendees a chance to witness a dynamic interplay of different styles, actors, and origins.
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