ART FOR EVERYONE,
URBAN SPACE FOR ALL
ART FOR
EVERYONE SERIES
It was Keith Haring who said, "Art is for everybody."
After his passing, 34 years later, his influence has created a movement that has exploded into the lexicon of street culture and is now a permanent fixture throughout cities everywhere.
Haring wanted to break down the barriers that often separate art from the general public, and he did so by bringing his work into the streets, subways, and public spaces. His philosophy was grounded in the idea that art could and should be a part of everyday life, accessible to all people regardless of their background or socioeconomic status.
When we started City Blocks, we wanted to launch an initiative and platform that continued what Keith built bringing art to public spaces, with street furniture. Around the world urban artists take to the streets to share their work with us, painting the inspiring backdrops to our lives in the spaces we all share.
Art for everyone is our commitment to promoting urban art in public spaces, colliding the worlds of street art and street furniture. Follow along here as we share stories, profiles and art on City Blocks internationally.
- Art for Everyone, Urban Space for All.
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“Haring wanted to break down the barriers that often separate art from the general public”
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MEET THE ARTISTS
ARTIST BIO
Pablo Zamudio, born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico in 1974, began his artistic journey at 15. In 1998, he moved to Canada, where he worked as a graphic designer while honing his painting skills. From 2003 to 2020, he owned the renowned streetwear boutique El Kartel, curating numerous successful art shows featuring hundreds of artists, photographers, and designers. In 2020, Pablo dedicated himself fully to his artistic practice,
characterized by geometric abstraction and op-art illusions using hard-edged monochromatic fields of vibrant color. His imagery emerges from a meditative process that connects him deeply with his higher self. Influenced by his Mexican heritage, Zamudio draws inspiration from colorful markets, indigenous art, and geometric symbols, with a particular interest in Mayan, Zapotec, and Aztec cultures shaping his unique style.
ARTIST BIO
Ali Bruce is a Vancouver based mural artist and illustrator, specializing in bold bright and nostalgic designs. After studying visual art and communication design she’s worked freelance for over a decade, and has painted dozens of murals in the city and province.
She’s collaborated with and created designs for numerous outdoor companies, and for many small business’ in and around Vancouver. Ali is currently focused on her mural work and fine art practice, which consists of vibrant paintings and hand-cut woodwork. You can find her portfolio on her website alibruce.com and on Instagram @alitbruce
ARTIST BIO
JOMAD & ANDREW met in Paris in 2020. Since then, they have painted over 30 murals together internationally—France, Belgium, USA, UK, Spain and Greece. JOMAD, French-Caribbean painter from the island of Martinique with roots in Graffiti specializing in portraiture. ANDREW AGUTOS, Filipino-American artist from California with a background in Fine Art working in various styles and mediums. The diversity between this artist-duo is reflected directly in their work.
With clashing undertones of classical figuration and abstraction inspired by each heritage—topics of family, culture and community are tackled and emphasized in an energetic blend. This assembly of knowledge based on human values constitutes all of our work.
ARTIST BIO
Dinho Bento is a Brazilian artist residing in Ottawa. Active in street art since 2005, he has worked on dozens of artistic projects in several countries.
Dinho was born in a small town in Brazil. Since childhood, he had a deep connection with the culture and nature of the countryside. Later, this connection, combined with his training as an artist, led him to use, symbolically, the elements of nature and the human figure as the main starting points for discussing different themes. His approaches range from environmental discussions to deeper issues involving his feelings and spirituality.
ARTIST BIO
We are the WKNDRS, a creative artist and design duo—Rachel Rivera and Claire Ouchi—based in Vancouver. We stand for community, connection, and creativity. Our goal is to foster conversations that spread positivity through art and design. Our work blends playful aesthetics and unorthodox approaches where color plays an essential role. As a multidisciplinary team, we specialize in creating interactive murals, immersive spaces, and experiential marketing campaigns. We love to push the boundaries of where art and design can thrive; everything is a canvas. In addition to our art practice, we bring expertise in creative strategy, design thinking, and marketing to offer a complete creative solution. Our aim is to connect the community and make art and design accessible while delivering impactful experiences for brands and businesses. By collaborating with you, we aim to create vibrant, engaging, and fun works that leave a lasting impression on any audience.
Art for Everyone Series
