Art
CategoryFrom traditional to avante-garde, art is a ubiquitous component of the urban landscape. Taking a broad definition of “urban art”, Urban Ghosts features a wide variety of unique works from thought-provoking individuals, with a focus on recycled art created from discarded objects – which fits neatly with our coverage of the abandoned and the re-purposed.
Mirror Art: 3 Mesmerising Examples of Interactive and Reflective Sculptures
Mirror art creates strange optical phenomena and encourages us to interact with the broader environment. Here we take a look at three examples of mirror art that bring the sky to earth, multiply surroundings and reveal hidden doorways.
Mike Doyle’s Abandoned Victorian Houses – Built Entirely from Lego
When it comes to miniature abandoned buildings, Mike Doyle’s crumbling Victorian mansions – constructed entirely from Lego – are a unique addition to this increasingly popular theme.
A Transitory City: The Urban Art of Simon Hopkinson
In Simon Hopkinson’s urban scenes, he not only shows a compelling vision of unnoticed or derelict areas but also the journey we make through them in our day to day lives.
Painting Urbex: The Unique Work of Anna King
When people think of art that depicts urban exploration, they usually imagine secret and atmospheric photography. Anna King’s paintings, meanwhile, give a unique look to abandoned buildings from the outside.
Rosey Prince: The ‘Landmarks’ of Urban Terrain
Rosey Prince’s fascination with landmarks is shown in her striking pictures of urban scenes. Shadowy petrol stations and looming tower blocks may not be universally significant, but they hold their own truth as landmarks we recognise every day.
A Different Dimension: The Haunting Photography of Lynne Collins
In Lynne Collins’ stunning photo montages, abandoned spaces are shown in a way they’ve never been seen before – interspersed with extravagant foods and looming foliage to create hauntingly beautiful images which are entirely unique.
The Amazing Walk-in Roller Coaster: Artistic Duo Create Interactive Sculpture
The “Tiger & Turtle – Magic Mountain” sculpture in Duisburg, Germany, reaches heights of more than 45m. Designed to appear as a “walk-in” rollercoaster, the top of this unique piece of art affords stunning views of the Western Ruhr.
“Cities Live or Die by Their Creativity”: EC-Arts Cover Birmingham, UK, in Urban Art
Advocating a public realm shared by all, EC-Arts gives artists a platform to display their work in Birmingham, UK, challenging the public perception of the built environment while creating striking urban art installations.
Doomed Bra Fence Almost Inspired World’s Longest Bra Chain – Just 100,000 Short!
Cardrona Bra Fence – arguably New Zealand’s strangest tourist attraction – appeared mysteriously over Christmas 1999 and almost inspired the longest bra chain in the world after it was ultimately removed by the local council.
“An Extraordinary Dimension”: Dennis Maher Uses Destroyed Buildings to Create Recycled Art
Dennis Maher’s urban art installations, taken from the least profitable parts of demolished buildings in Buffalo, evoke creation and destruction and reflect how the waste of abandoned buildings impacts negatively on the environment.
Elmer Long’s Weird and Wonderful Bottle Tree Ranch, Barstow, California
One of the more weird and wonderful attractions along historic Route 66 near Barstow, California is Elmer Long’s Bottle Tree Ranch, made from hundreds of empty bottles mounted on recycled scrap metal poles.
Artist Nick Sayers Creates Geodesic Domes from Recycled & Re-purposed Materials
These wonderfully creative geodesic domes are the work of British graphic designer Nick Sayers, who began creating spherical sculptures and shelters from re-purposed materials around 1992.
Quilted Gas Station Project Highlights Concern Over Global Oil Dependence
The Quilted Gas Station Project, which transformed an abandoned filling station in Syracuse, New York, promotes sustainable living through recycled art while expressing concern about our global dependence on oil.
Miniature Underground City Art by EVOL (Now Removed)
This shortlived miniature city was the work of Berlin-based artist EVOL, whose intriguing urban art installations have a habit of appearing where you’d least expect them, including the walls of an abandoned slaughterhouse.
Light Graffiti Art in an Abandoned Wine Cellar – Complete with Vintage Wine
The legality of urban exploration may be questionable but there’s nothing unlawful about creative light art, or light graffiti. This colourful form of expression adopts cameras to capture ephemeral images that leave no residue in their wake.
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