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More than a Wall
More than a Wall
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Is graffiti always vandalism?
What if a painting on a wall could make people stop, smile, think, or even start a conversation?
Banksy, Love is in the Air. Source: https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2021/contemporary-art-evening-auction/love-is-in-the-air-2?locale=en
Every day we walk past walls, buildings and empty spaces without noticing them. But artists see something different—they see stories waiting to be told.
Street art is much more than colourful murals or graffiti. It can celebrate local history, bring neighbours together, brighten forgotten places and inspire people to see their surroundings differently.
In this interactive playlist you'll discover how artists transform ordinary spaces into meaningful places through videos, creative challenges, games and real-world activities.
You'll learn how to:
- discover different forms of street art
- understand the message behind murals
- observe your surroundings with fresh eyes
- create your own visual story
- explore how art can connect people and communities
By the end of this playlist, you won't just look at walls—you'll look at your whole neighbourhood differently.
This activity was inspired by the PASS – Pass the Street (Art), Shake the Hand, which explores street art, creativity, community engagement, and the skills needed to develop and promote artistic projects. If you'd like to continue your learning, discover more topics including mural design, artistic techniques, community collaboration, digital storytelling, project management, and funding opportunities for street artists.
Explore the PASS project and Curriculum: https://pass-streetart.org/curriculum/2-you-as-a-street-artist-2/
Who created this resource?
The PASS – Pass the Street (Art), Shake the Hand project is a European cooperation initiative promoting social inclusion, intercultural dialogue, and active citizenship through street art and participatory cultural activities. The project was implemented by Connect International (Belgium), TiPovej! Institute (Slovenia), Mladi zmaji Public Institute (Slovenia), Association BUM (Serbia), and Interkultura (North Macedonia), and was co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union.
The playlist was created by TiPovej! Institute as a follow-up educational resource to extend the project's impact beyond the project activities. It provides freely accessible learning materials that showcase the PASS methodology, inspire reflection on the role of street art in building inclusive communities, and support youth workers, educators, artists, and community practitioners in adapting similar participatory approaches in their own work.
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