The street art scene has got us excited in 2008. So many brilliant urban activities and different forms of expressions has seen the day through the city’s sphere all around the world. It’s hard to pick one out above the rest. However Banksy’s Pet Shop in New York has to be one of the highlights of the 2008 street art scene, along with the multi-international Cans Festival celebrating the art of the spray can in London this year.
The face of urban art is ever changing, which is why this art form is constantly re-inventing itself, constantly developing new forms of expressions. From graffiti, to posters, to stencils, to ongoing projects and guerrilla campaigns, just look to the streets if you want to find fun, innovative, creative and cutting edge ideas.
28 Innovative Urban Art Activities in 2008
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Guerrilla Sunshine-Spreading
The 'I Love You' Project
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3D Street Art for Pedestrian Safety
Auckland City Council PSA Gets Creative for Awareness
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Street Art History Lessons
Pure Evil Pearly Kings
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Star Wars Graffiti
Street Art From a Gallery Far, Far Away
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Street Art Scams
The Banksy Pet Shop
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Public Graffiti Parties
The Cans Film Festival
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Felt Pen Street Art
Ozmo Wall Paintings at Pure Evil Gallery
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Post-Apocalyptic Romanticism
Social Commentary Street Art from Boxi
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Black & White Stencil Portraits
Street Art By Sten & Lex
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Voting with Gum
“Who Sucks The Most” Guerrilla Street Elections
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Giant Urban Artvertising Contest
Diesel Wall
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Street Art Collectives
Burning Candy
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Street Art Cartoon Makeovers
BLOC28 by Disney
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Miniature Public Art
‘Little People' in London
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Wrecked Cars as Street Art
Grecian Guerrilla Beautification
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Polka-Dotted Trash Bags
Street Art for Awareness
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Norwegian Street Art
Government-Funded Graffiti
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Big Buck Pop Art
Banksy's Kate Moss Sells for $150,000
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Street Art Spray Can Invasions
Subversive Urban Art by DFace
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Subway Street Art
The Take a Seat Project
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Knitted Street Art
Territorial Stitched Signs
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Plushy Roadkill as Street Art
Stuffed Animals to Shock Viewers
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Self-Evaluation Street Art
The Sidewalk Psychiatry Project
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Street Artists as Authors
Calma by Stephan Doitschinoff
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Elfin Graffiti Invasions
"Elfvis" Street Art Attack in Auckland
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Religious Street Art
Public Prayer Booths
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Urban Eco Swings
Stockholm Street Art
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Urban Art Mashups
Pure Evil & Miss Bugs Collaboration
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Whimsical Artist-Designed Handbags
Louis Vuitton Unveils the 'Artycapucines VII'
In-Person Gallery Experiences
Whataburger Museum of Art Brings Fan Creativity to Life at SXSW 2025
Festival-Inspired Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
Temporary Public Art Installations
Cj Hendry Held Flower Market 2.0 at the Rockefeller Center
Playful Creative Design Billboards
Canva Unveils 3D Billboards to Spotlight its Capabilities
Reimagined Artwork-Based Travel Campaigns
Plaza Premium Group Debuts 'The Art of Travel'
Concept-Driven Retail Experiences
Artist Miya Ando X Saint Laurent Create an Immersive Exhibition
Artistic Spray Paint Events
Rust-Oleum Will Debut Artist-Friendly Rust-O with an Exciting Event
Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations
Moleskine Presents 'Unleash Your Genius' at BASE Milano
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
City-Themed Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry’s Back to the City Campaign Celebrates London
Panda-Inspired Sport Campaigns
Panda Station Dresses Panda Statues in Tracksuits for an Activation
Landscaping Border Exploration Proojects
International Garden Festival Presents Stunning Projects
Museum-Collaborative Streetwear Series
BAPE Joins the Van Gogh Museum on a Joint Capsule
Night QSR Campaigns
The Mcdonald’s Night Posters Turn Post-Party Cravings into Glowing Urban Art
Urban Landscape-Inspired Campaigns
The Casablanca Fall 2025 Advertising Campaign is Interesting
Playful Abstract Exhibitions
The Shape of Play by Sabine Finkenauer Opens at L.F. Markey
Brighton Retail Launch Ads
IKEA Brighton Uses Seagull Splatter Campaign to Win Local Attention
Sneaker Fused Ceramic Exhibitions
Roberto Lugo Presents the Drip Exhibition in New York
Art-Promoting Campaigns
Beige Billboards Spark a Bold Call to Save Charlotte’s Art Scene
Boundary-Pushing AR Outdoor Exhibitions
Coventry Debuts the 'This is Me, This is Us' Exhibition
Temporary Design Pop-Ups
ORIGIN MADE Hosts a Pop-Up in Copenhagen's Historic Hotel D'Angleterre
Monument-Inspired Large-Scale Installations
PichiAvo Builds the 'Per Ofrenar' Installation
Inflatable Vibrant Art Installations
ENESS Creates an Inflatable Forest Dancer Exhibition
Free Outdoor AR Exhibitions
Window Wonderland is Running Until January 31st in the Junction
Fine Art-Inspired Sneaker Designs
Vans and Gallery Dept. Partner Through the OTW by Vans Line
Artistically Expressive Multi-Brand Stores
Sanjay Puri Architects Has Redefined Retail Design
Innovative Outdoor Advertising Campaigns
Unilever's Dirt is Good Turns Billboards into Playgrounds
Collaborative Recycling Initiatives
National Mall Introduces a Comprehensive Recycling Program
Y2K Cafe Pop-Ups
Huda Beauty Promotes Its Strawberry Latte Collection with Retro Cafe Takeovers
Experiential Play Pop-Ups
IKEA Open House Miami Shares a New Global Collection
Creativity-Inspiring Kids Campaigns
Cra-Z-Art Inspires Young Creative Beauty-Focused Campagn
Immersive Garden-Inspired Exhibitions
c+d Studio Presents the Stunning 'Garden for the Eyes'
Graffiti Artist-Made Rare Sneakers
Nike and Stash Breathe Life Back to Retro Sneaker Models
Elevated Urban Skate Venues
AAN Architects Designs Suspended Skatepark Overlooking Shanghai
Intricately Artistic Fashion Lines
Pacsun and the Metropolitan Museum of Art Drop a Holiday Line
Collectible Art Fairs
Unique Design x Mexico City 2026 is an International Design Fair in Mexico
Urban Assembly Forums
The RAM Assembles Shanghai by All(zone) Explores Impromptu Urban Life
Supermarket-Inspired Nail Art Designs
Aldi Dropped a Festival-Inspired Nail Art Collection
Visual Museum Campaigns
MoMA’s New Museum Campaign Transforms NYC into an Art Lover’s Paradise
Collaborative Campus Beautification Programs
Secret Walls and POSCA® Emphasize Creativity
Quirky Santa Murals
Cushelle Brings Holiday Cheer with Self-Care Encouraging Artwork
Custom Painted Handbag Events
Bark Jacobs by Marc Jacobs Kicked Off with an Exclusive Soiree
Personalized Pint Pop-Ups
The World of Guinness Created Community During the Holiday Season
Reimagined Classic Beer Campaigns
Guinness Gives 'A Lovely Day' a Modern Artistic Refresh
Lyrics-Inspired OOH Campaigns
Taskrabbit Interprets Pop Culture Songs for Summer Home Tasks
Vibrant Public London Fountains
Neon Introduces a Sculptural Water Feature in London
Interactive Outdoor Games
City Chase Combines Outdoor Exploration with Fun, Strategic Gameplay
Auto-Branded Multimedia Experiences
Audi Haus Performance Art is Free, Forward-Thinking & Exciting
Reimagined Artwork Puzzle Sets
LEGO Unveils the Keith Haring Dancing Figures Mural Art Set
Paris Running Pop-Ups
New Balance Paris Marathon Weekend Activates Run House Cultural Space
Eye-Catching Water Sculptures
NEON Designed the 4.3-Metre-High 'The Fountain' in the UK
Painting-Inspired Auto-Promoting Initiatives
XPENG UK Hosted the Visionary Art Challenge
Art-Inspired Streetwear Exhibits
Silent Echoes Show Sees Leyla Fischer’s Exploration of Emotion
Decentralized Fashion Exhibitions
Fashion Art Toronto Delivers a Modified Structure for Fall 2025
Painterly Dining Experiences
7 Paintings - The Art of Dining Blends Art, Culture and Cuisine
Artistic Auto Brand Activations
XPENG Highlights Its G6 SUV Model at London Art Fair
Literary Tourism Innovations
Jane Austen Festival Launches Character Trail Through Bath Streets
Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions
Roberto Lugo's 'Drip' Explores the Impact of the AF1 on Culture
Multi-Faceted Community-Focused Festivals
Halsey Fest 2025 Offered a Variety of Activities
Airport Terminal Galleries
The NOMAD Abu Dhabi Converts a Terminal into an Gallery Space
Live Art Creation Events
Secret Walls Has Significantly Expanded Since Its Founding
Sweeping Culture Centers
Zaha Hadid Architects Presents the River Culture and Art Centre
Food-Inspired Street Art
Knorr's Dish Pics Campaign Replaces Unwanted, Unsavory Images
Summer Waterfront Events
Toronto's Harbourfront Centre is Set to Host Culturally Diverse Events
Illuminated Curtained Light Installations
Lachlan Turczan Adds to Making the Invisible Visible
Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries
Dirty Looks Examines Clothing as a Tool for Cultural Resistance
Urban Egg Installations
The Diesel Human-Sized Egg Installations Bring Playful Fashion to Milan
Creativity-Focused One-Day Activations
Crayola Canada Celebrates National Crayon Day in Toronto
Statement Wall Covering Collections
Wolf-Gordon Presents a Capsule of El Muro Wall Coverings
Sustainable Retail Interiors
Sheep Inc London Store Uses Sculptural Displays & Graphic Art
Manchester Music Events
Keep Walking Live: Manchester Activates Venues Across the City
Revitalized Cultural Park Projects
Turenscape Masterfully Elevates the Huaiyang Fuxi Cultural Park
Sculptural Mall Dreamscape
Studio Proba Introduces Unbounded Sanctuary in Grand Joy City Mall
Organic Urban Playgrounds
The Boulder Park Brings 3D-Printed Boulder Design into Community Play
Cross-Cultural Artistic Exhibitions
Kasashima Gallery Presents 'Beauty in Every Fan' in Paris
Community-Centered Rooftop Events
Heineken's Rooftop Revival Turned Building Tops into Social Hubs
Vibrant Artistic Exhibitions
Takashi Murakami Japonisme Show Opens at Kaikai Kiki Gallery Tokyo
New York Design Galleries
ATRA New York Gallery Presents a Multisensorial Design Space
Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents
Toronto's Museum of New Calls Attention to Mystery Graffiti
Vibrant Creativity Campaigns
Crayola Debuts its 'Creative Acts of Color' Initiative
Futuristic Cultural Spaces
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts Blends Form with Civic Imagination
Girded Billboard Posters
Irn-Bru And Lucky Generals Introduced Girders Posters
Monochromatic Cosmetic Clinics
Studio Author Presents a Bold and Immersive Design for POUTx
Bubblegum Street Art Buildings
Frankey Designs the Playful Hubbabubbabuilding
Art-Focused Retail Capsules
Mattel and MoMA Partner to Craft a New Collaborative Collection
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Public Bench Interpretation Exhibitions
Eight Designers Form the Works in Progress III Show
Contemporary Office Design
The Rock Capital Warsaw Office Highlights Art in a Refined Workplace
Architectural Wall Designs
Heatherwick Presents Humanise Wall at the Seoul Architecture Biennale
Abstract Colorfully Vibrant Playscapes
100architects Designs the Wired Scape Playground
Neon Illustation-Donned Buildings
OMA Adorns a Building for the Crafted World Exhibition
Colorful Sampling Windows
7UP's Pink Refresh Window Brings a Splash of Color to UK Cities
Emerging Design Exhibitions
The Dry Cleaning Exhibition Spotlights Emerging Designers in London
Sculptural Gallery Art Exhibitions
Kennedy Yanko Presents Two New Galleries in NYC
Graffiti Collective-Informed Cannabis Packaging
Timeless Taps Graffiti Collective WET PAINT
Indigenous Form Exhibitions
Gabriel Chaile's Exhibition Blends Indigenous Form Protest & Narrative
Restored Retail Interiors
The New MoMA Design Store SoHo Shows a Revamped Historic Structure
Contemporary Art Exhibitions
Max Radford Gallery Presents Collect 2026 in West London
Ball Game-Promoting Urban Initiatives
London Sport and Saatchi & Saatchi Run 'More Ball Games'
Craftsmanship-Focused Design Exhibits
August Sandgren & Origin Made Presented the Maker's Gallery
African Identity-Inspired Exhibitions
Gagosian Hosts the Awulai Ashia & Nkyinkyim Exhibition
Fluid Function Art Exhibits
Optical Flow Exhibition Boasts Kinetic Art in Everyday Objects
Multinational Cultural Programs
Silk Road Week Marks the Closure of Its Exhibition in Brazil
Immersive Art Travel Programs
Marriott launches artist residency stays
Urban-Inspired Bag Campaigns
côte&ciel's Latest Editorial Campaign is Dubbed Rhythms of Transit
Electric Heritage-Based Apartments
Yana Molodykh Renovates the Landscape Alley Apartment
Celebratory Anniversary Exhibitions
K-Way Celebrates 60 Years with an Immersive Display in Milan
Spring-Welcoming Art Installations
DRIFT's Latest Presentation is the Meadow Exhibition
Urban Houston Hotel Designs
Bunkhouse Hotels Presents the Hotel Saint Augustine
Creativity-Focused Global Ambassador Programs
Crayola Creativity Week Begins with an Announcement
Art Exploration Platforms
Arts – Every Time Art Lets You Explore Unique Artworks and Artifacts
Whimsical Soccer-Themed Illustrations
Visa Commissions Art in Connection to FIFA World Cup
Expansive Month-Long Fashion Celebrations
Fashion Art Toronto Marks Its 20th Anniversary
Travel Photography Exhibitions
All Within the Detour Highlights Yoshitomo Nara’s Photo Journeys
Local Shop Portrait Campaigns
Coca-Cola Highlights Bosses Campaign Celebrating 125 Years in UK
Community-Centric Sculptural Installations
Naoto Fukasawa & Jakuets Design the Playful Sculptures
Curated Pop Art Auctions
Pharrell’s JOOPITER Revisits Andy Warhol’s Print with a Curated Auction
Sculptural Cultural Hubs
AYDC Public Art Centre by Atelier XI Integrates Nature, Art, & Community
Public Art Displays
Paul Anthony Smith’s Photographs Appear at 300 City Bus Stops This Summer
Neighborhood Music Series
Bloor-Yorkville Brings Live Performances to Historic Toronto Park
Nature-Inspired Urban Art Installations
Kriskadecor Adds New Artful Installations to its Offices
Museum Street Art Exhibits
London Museum Preserves Banksy’s Piranha Tank as Permanent Display
Regional Arts Competitions
The BE OPEN Art Initiative Spotlights South Asian Artists
Performance-Driven Public Installations
NÓS Architects Develop the Fourth Wall Installation
Expansive Creative Regional Festivals
Tokyo Creative Salon 2026 is Schedule to Occur in March
Monumental Air Installation
Iwagumi Air Scape Installation Turns Rock Garden into Immersive Art
Vibrant City Installations
Craig & Karl Take Over Brisbane Festival with City Pop Art Spectacles
Bold Neon Fountain Installations
The Fountain by Neon is a Lime-Green Gathering Point in London
Immersive Light Exhibits
Spencer Finch Exhibition Maps Time and Place Through Color and Light
Modular Urban Planters
The Planter 300 Brings Plants, Seating, and More into One Modular System
Urban Design Card Games
Open Urban Practice and ŞANALarc Create the City Making 101 Game
Urban Text Installations
SPREAD installs Peace Love Joy Letterforms Across Central Beirut Streets
Popular Art Fairs
the OFFSCREEN Art Fair Saw Record Attendance This Year
Creative Protest Archives
Pocket Protests Showcases Global Creative Resistance Against Fascism
Creative Community-Celebrating Events
Frederick Arts Council Marks 50 Years of Creative Community
Concrete Arts School Buildings
Visual Arts Building by Studio BLUR Forms Sculptural Volumes
Career Retrospective Exhibitions
Tracey Emin: a Second Life at Tate Modern Shows 40 Years of Work
Student Art Exhibitions
Lebanese Students Design in Conflict Shows Student Work Shaped by Crisis
Commercial-Transformed Artful Galleries
New Affiliates Designs the Canyon Museum Space