Shipping container graffiti has never been more cultured. At least, that feels like the case when it comes to this latest piece by renowned Spanish street artist duo Pichi & Avo. Taking a haphazard pile of shipping containers and converting it into an impressive outdoor art gallery, the two added large-scale depictions of Greek gods alongside existing vibrant graffiti.
Located in Werchter, Belgium, the shipping container graffiti was created for the North West Walls Street Art Festival, which was curated by Belgium artist Arne Quinze. Quinze says, "When they work together they create breathtaking figurative detail and quality. Their work is very striking and always commands the spectator’s full attention." That is exactly what is needed for such an event.
What's Driving This Trend
- Shipping Container Art
- Creating large-scale art on shipping containers, challenging traditional gallery spaces.
- Graffiti as Fine Art
- Blurring the line between street art and high art by incorporating skillful techniques and classical themes in graffiti.
- Urban Revitalization Through Art
- Transforming neglected or rundown areas into vibrant cultural destinations through street art projects.
Who This Affects Most
- Art Galleries
- Opportunity to incorporate more street art or non-traditional art forms into gallery exhibits.
- Shipping and Logistics
- Collaboration with artists to use unused shipping containers as outdoor canvases and renewable art spaces.
- Tourism
- Developing street art tours in cities or towns with a street art culture, creating new revenue streams for local businesses.
