Wall Paintings 07

And we finally arrive at the other end of this narrow street with this excellent art piece done by an anonymous artist.

Wall Paintings 06

Wall Paintings 05

This one is in front of the Thai restaurant "Lokal".

Wall Paintings 04

Wall Paintings 03

Wall Paintings 01

This is in Taksim, near Tünel, in Müeyyet street, there is a long mural. Actually different murals. I will post them in the coming days. We'll go from right to left. It goes from cubism to graffiti by postcard style painting.

Whenever U Walk

Found this writing in Turnacıbaşı street near the Istiklal Street in Taksim. I thought it was cool so I share it, it is so true.

Steps

In Taksim, near the Galatasaray H.S. I found those steps going up the wall ! This is right accross the German Cultural Institute in Bogaz Kesen Street.

Expose

This one is pretty nice. It is an anonymous one like most of them. I only saw this one once. It has unfortunately been removed now. I photographed it in the Taksim area near Tünel, in "jurnal sokak" (Journal Street). Its real size is approximately 25cm x 15 cm.

First Day

Today, I finally decide to start this blog about stencils. I have been taking pictures of stencils in Istanbul for a few months now and I thought it was time to share them. I'll probably post one stencil everyday. I will see how it evolves.
Stencil in Turkey is a pretty recent form of art. It used to be (and still is but much less) more political in the 80's. Now it really has become a form of art. You still feel that it's the beginning because people would create one and appose it on every walls, in every streets, and even sometimes, put 5 side by side on the same wall.
Some artists are more engaged than others. I don't really not how much stencils are allowed in Turkey, it is art but it still is painting walls which is probably forbidden like everywhere else. Take the notorious Banksy (from the U.K.) for example. One of the greatest artist there is, he produces shows and have books printed but still hides his true identity for fear of prosecution. I'll try to learn more as I share those wall art works with you.

Enjoy.