Peace on the firing line 

EDITO #83 | June – July 2025

At a time when the warrior spirit overshadows common sense, the yearning for peace and serenity has never been more alive within the Urban Art community. Although far from the frontline, our daily lives and future are at stake. Creativity holds a mirror: environmental, societal, and political activism give way to philanthropy and the denunciation of state crimes.
Let us celebrate such a collective contribution to peace.
And let us continue to live from our passions and artistic exchange. As we hunt for new Street Art gems, we share with you our discoveries of the Hospices de Beaune, which opens its doors to Jace under the direction of Mode2, as well as Restanque, a third-space initiative in Montpellier. You will find in our agenda a selection of major festivals and events, such as Layup and Zoo Art, respectively taking over a former Orange centre in the heart of Toulouse and a 4,000m² building in La Défense (Paris).
This issue features the unique signatures of Bordalo II and his bestiary, draped in the legacy of a society ruled by overconsumption; the Toqué Frères with their lettering inherited from the advertising industry’s ancestors; Mundano, the spokesperson for Latin America’s ecological disasters; Pieter Ceizer at the crossroads of pop and lettering; and Alex Kuznetsov, with his abstract and minimalist works.
GraffitiART wishes you a pleasant relaxing summer and the chance to discover some inspiring hot spots.

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