Rock band ‘Inertia’ sets career into motion as the winner of Battle of the Artists

The Daily talks to Northwestern freshman rock band Inertia about their formation, inspiration and ambition following their win at Mayfest Productions’s Battle of the Artists.     ALEX KAHN: I think it’s a great chance for Northwestern students to celebrate …

Police Nab Graffiti Criminals

Metal police handcuffs Photo from Alpha Media Portland OR There are people that will look you in the eye and tell you graffiti is form of art. If so, 5 artists, or more accurately, criminals,  are under arrest after going around the desert, spraying …

7 empowering female Saudi artists you need to know about

Life With a budding art culture sweeping the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, there are several noteworthy Saudi artists who have made an impact in the creative industry. From paintings to installations displayed at various exhibitions, these artists are part of …

San Jose graffiti artists arrested in separate vandalism cases

Authorities in San Jose announced the arrest of two prolific graffiti artists in connection with separate cases.  They say the men had plagued the downtown area for months. San Jose - Authorities in San Jose announced the arrest of two prolific graffiti …

Authorities in San Jose arrest two prolific graffiti artists in separate cases

Mural program helps Renton businesses thwart graffiti

With the Paint with Purpose Initiative, the city of Renton will be connecting artists with property owners looking to add murals to graffiti-prone areas. Renton Economic Development Manager Jessie Kotarski said Paint with Purpose Initiative is a graffiti- …

The Nash gives artists a place for expression and community

In a backyard in the West Lakes District, many local artists have found a hub for creativity and expression, helping them to develop themselves and their brands. What started as a space for employees at the Hittn’ Skins print shop to hang out and take a …

Tallahassee’s Cultural Crossroads

Railroad Square’s storied past is as layered as the murals that embellish its walls. Spanning nine acres, the district sits between Florida State University and Florida A&M University, with historic railroad tracks running along its edge. Originally …

The creepy abandoned plane graveyard just outside London that's actually pretty eerie

Just like our trusty vehicles, planes too have a lifespan. So what happens when they're deemed unfit for the skies or simply retired? Well, much like us, they find their final resting place in a graveyard. Not your typical cemetery, mind you, but an …

Inside the creepy abandoned theme park taken over by alligators

It’s been nearly two decades since the last roller coaster launched at the abandoned Six Flags in New Orleans, Louisiana, but soon the area could bring fun for a new generation. The amusement park stood vacant for nearly 20 years until it was battered by …