A current survey today from the streets in Copenhagen thanks to a couple of BSA fans and friends who share with readers their recent finds in one of the world’s happiest places, according to the 2018 World Happiness Report. Apparently it is also a good place for gay birds to come out of the closet.
DalEast is the author of the bird. Spyo tells the world who he really is… (photo © Tor Staale Moen)
With a storied history of graffiti bombing of the red trains that goes back many years, possibly generations, Copenhagen has long been a treasured destination for graffiti writers.
Now you will also find murals and installations illegally and legally by local and international Street artists – and the iconic full sides of buildings here are subtly transforming the public face of the city.
Edward von Lõngus (photo © Tor Staale Moen)
Interestingly, a number of these pieces are rather monochromatic, shunning the exuberant colors that are associated today with the hyper realists and fantastical forays that are common throughout Street Art/mural festivals around the world.
Joining artists like the Danish Street Artists like HuskMitNavn, the sculptor Tejn, and well-known bomber Soten are now international names like Ireland’s Conor Harrington, Spain’s Isaac Cordal, and Estonian stencil artist Edward von Lõngus have added their voices.
Our very special thanks to Borghild Marie Kvale and Tor Staale Moen for their support and for sharing here with BSA readers.
Edward von Lõngus (photo © Tor Staale Moen)
ROA (photo © Tor Staale Moen)
Conor Harrington (photo © Tor Staale Moen)
Borondo (photo © Tor Staale Moen)
Don John (photo © Tor Staale Moen)
Don John (photo © Tor Staale Moen)
1UP Crew (photo © Tor Staale Moen)
Old, old Banksy from 1993…the last survivor in Copenhagen. (photo © Tor Staale Moen)
ABYS (photo © Tor Staale Moen)
Bill Savarese from 1995. (photo © Tor Staale Moen)
Swet71 (photo © Tor Staale Moen)
Enlighten people know… (photo © Tor Staale Moen)
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