Google’s Street Art Project, which launched Tuesday, collects maps and photographs street art before it can disappear. It's part of Google's Cultural Institute, which archives iconic moments in history and world heritage sites using Google technology, like Street View.
In the Street Art Project, users can watch and listen to artists sharing their stories, see every detail of over 4,000 pieces of art in high-definition imagery and become part of the Google Street Art community by sharing photos of street art on social media with #streetartproject.
Untitled by Jonathan "Meres" Cohen, 5Pointz NYC
Located in Long Island City, 5Pointz was home to thousands of artists under the direction of Jonathan “Meres” Cohen. In 2013, however, the walls of the factory were whitewashed and years of art were lost.
"Scratching the Surface" by Vhils, Palais de Tokyo
The Palais de Tokyo is one of the largest sites dedicated to European contemporary art. Located at the edge of the Seine River in Paris, Palais de Tokyo is home to work from some of Europe's most well-known street artists—including Alexander "Vhils" Farto's "Scratching the Surface."
"Personajes" by Entes and Pésimo, Bogotá Street Art collective
Bogotá Street Art is a collective formed in 2009 by four renowned street artists: Lesivo, Dj Lu, Toxicómano and Guache. Artists use public spaces in Bogotá as their canvases. The collective has also partnered up with public institutions like Colombia's Ministry of Habitat to paint commissioned pieces.
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