SHEPARD fairey x dubai design district

City Of Dubai

United Arab Emirates

SAN Projects produced two large murals facing each other between buildings 10 and 11 in the Dubai Design District. Shepard Fairey was invited to execute the murals as part of his solo exhibition Future Mosaic, 2021 in Opera Gallery, Dubai.

The two artworks, Rise Above Peace Fingers and Rise Above Dove, derive their motifs from the exhibition, conveying universal messages of peace, justice, tolerance and co-existence.  The murals were created using the artist’s signature style, painted in bright tones of red, blue and yellow in contrast with black and white.

Urban Morphogenesis - Moscow

City Of Moscow

Odintsovo, Russia

"Urban Morphogenesis" is a unique project in Russia, where in one small territory are collected murals of famous urban artists from all over the world, representatives of 26 countries. During the Festival (in radius of 1.5 km) 30 facades of multi-storey (20 floors) buildings will be painted by artists from all over the world. Incredible action, which will be seen by hundreds of thousands residents of the district and guests of the Festival. Seminars and master classes of famous artists, exhibitions and performances, as well as fairs and food stores will be organized. Also there will be original contests, live shows with artists from Moscow region and the whole World. At the end of the event will be a big gala concert with headliners.

International Urban Morphogenesis Festival is an excellent communication, an opportunity to exchange experience, It is also a platform for developers to demonstrate new opportunities as a creation of real urban open-air museum. International Urban Morphogenesis Festival will be covered in international, federal and regional media.

Dubai Street Museum - Jumeirah

City Of Dubai

Jumeirah, Dubai

United Arab Emirates

The fourth phase of the Dubai Street Museum project, being implemented by the Government of Dubai, and Dubai Municipality, saw the participation of prominent international mural and graffiti artists from across the world. The artists painted several murals across the city on themes drawn from the UAE’s history and rich heritage.

The new artworks represent a valuable addition to each communities, neighborhood and Dubai’s creative and artistic environment. Apart from bringing together prominent international mural artists, the project has also facilitated the participation and development of talented young UAE artists.

Dubai Metro x RTA

Road And Transport Authority Dubai

Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai

United Arab Emirates

SAN Projects produced the murals that are now on the pillars that hold up the Dubai Metro.

The murals were painted by two international artists, Peruvian Daniel Cortez and Dominican-born, Miami-based Elio Mercado, known as Evoca1. The 10 Street Art pillars are found in between the DIFC and Emirates Towers stations on Sheikh Zayed Road.

This project was done in co-operation with Brand Dubai and RTA.

Dubai Canvas - La Mer

City Of Dubai

La Mer, Dubai

Dubai, UAE

SAN Projects was appointed by the Government Of Dubai as producer to work with Meeras in creating the largest art & culture event in the Middle East.

Dubai Canvas is a unique public art festival organized by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO), that provides a platform for renowned artists from around the world to exhibit their creations in a public space.

The fourth edition of the festival featured works from more than 30 international and local artists, while fostering a unique educational program, especially curated for people of all ages.

The festival took place in La Mer, a beachfront destination, that during the festival was converted into an open-air canvas for all the artists.

Dubai Street Museum - 2nd Of December

City Of Dubai

Satwa, Dubai

Dubai, UAE

The first phases of the Dubai Street Museum project, being implemented by the Government of Dubai, and Dubai Municipality, saw the participation of prominent international mural and graffiti artists from across the world. The artists painted several murals across the city on themes drawn from the UAE’s history and rich heritage.


The new artworks represent a valuable addition to each communities, neighborhood and Dubai’s creative and artistic environment. Apart from bringing together prominent international mural artists, the project has also facilitated the participation and development of talented young UAE artists.

The murals rejuvenated the targeted areas with more tourism and commerce. Residents have now taken identity of their new neighborhood.

Hatta x Case Ma'Claim

One of the world’s largest murals - depicting the UAE’s founding fathers - has been painted on the UAE’s south-east Hatta mountain range, on the border with Oman.

The new attraction is part of a $354m (AED1.3bn) development plan of the Hatta Region to develop its cultural and heritage sites and promote the area as one of the emirate's key tourist attractions and business hubs, according to the Dubai Executive Council.

The 80m x 30m artwork, commissioned by the Government of Dubai Media Office and created in collaboration with Brand Dubai, portrays portrays UAE founders Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan and the late Sheikh Rashid Al Maktoum. 

As part of the plan, Dubai Municipality’s projects include ‘Al Sheraa’ heritage area, with the construction of 30 environmentally-friendly public rest houses, and building 2 km of pathways and tourist walks through tourist sites across Hatta such as the Hatta Heritage Village, Hatta Kayak and Hatta Dam.

ParisFreeWalls

City Of Paris

France

The Paris Freewalls Project is a community and municipality supported mural initiative that was one of the first to bring international artists to the city of Paris in France.

Dubai Canvas - CityWalk

City Of Dubai

CityWalk, Dubai

Dubai, UAE

SAN Projects was appointed by the Government Of Dubai as producer to work with Meeras in creating the largest art & culture event in the Middle East.

Focused on 3D Art, over 30 International artists were flown to Dubai to participate in the 3D Art Award with a total prize of 750.000$.

Dubai Canvas 3D Art Festival is a unique public art festival organised by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO). The annual event, launched in 2015, provides a platform for renowned artists from around the world to exhibit their creations in a public space.

The third edition of the Dubai Canvas Festival held in partnership with Meraas, opened 1st March until to 7 March 2017 in City Walk. Dubai Canvas 2017 featured the works of 25 international artists shortlisted for the Dubai Canvas 3D Art Award. The AED2.3 million Dubai Canvas 3D Art Award saw a total of 122 entries from 35 countries.

The main purpose of Dubai Canvas 3D Art Festival is to bring high quality art to urban places of Dubai and create chances for the public to engage with such famous and renowned artistic and recognize their work. During this festival, public spaces in City Walk and Meeras urban destinations will serve as open-air canvases for artists to showcase their artwork. The 3D art Festival reflects the character, vision and cultural assortment of Dubai and the innovative spirit of its public.

Brand Dubai in partnership with Meeras aims to bring Dubai’s topmost art events to actively engage the public and create unique lifestyle urban experiences. City Walk that provides a unique yet amazing experience, offers the perfect location for 3D artists to display their creative artwork. With the wonderful combination venue and a rich existing street art landscape, City Walk innovative urban ambiance go well perfectly with the aims of this Canvas Festival 2017.

Unexpected Festival - Fort Smith

City Of Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas

United States

Over the past few years, street art festivals have become more popular in major cities around the world where there is already some evidence and acknowledgement of the culture. Occasionally, organizers in smaller communities are able to convince others of the benefits (both economic and communal) of adding public art to their walls, and great events like The Unexpected Street Art Project in Fort Smith, Arkansas are born.

Organized by 64.6 Downtown and curated by JUSTKIDS, The Unexpected Street Art Project kicked off on September 3 with a gallery exhibition titled Printology at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith’s Windgate Art and Design Building. Over the course of the next week, residents watched as historic buildings in downtown Fort Smith were transformed by a class of students from the University and a squad of artists from around the world: D*Face (London), Ana Maria​ (Puerto Rico), Bicicleta Sem Freio​ (Brazil), VHILS ​(Portugal), Maser (Ireland), ASKEW ONE ​(New Zealand), and ROA​(Belgium).

Life Is Beautiful -
Las Vegas

City Of Las Vegas

Downtown Vegas, Nevada

Walls across an area of Old Las Vegas were covered in murals and installations by over 15 artists ahead of the third annual Life is Beautiful music and art fest. Curated by JUSTKIDS, the works included pieces by several artists seen lately here on Colossal including Bordalo II, Bikismo, Ana Maria, D*FACE, Pixel Pancho, Filthy Luker, 1010, and Ruben Sanchez. Even Banksy’s famous All City waterfall truck made an appearance.

The Life is Beautiful festival is just one part of the ambitious Downtown Project, an endeavor backed heavily by Zappo’s Tony Hsieh as a means of fostering entrepenurship, creativity, art, and innovation in the Old Vegas area. Long after the festival’s stages and speakers are packed away, the 30+ cumulative murals over the last three years have made the area an easily walkable destination for lots of great street art—a welcome distraction for many from the overwhelming attractions nearby.

In addition to murals the event also included an entire abandoned motel transformed into an ‘Art Motel’ by APEX, talks from the likes of Bill Nye and Rosario Dawson, and plenty of food provided by a swarm of local chefs.

LONDONFREEWALLS

City Of London

East London

United Kingdom

Art Basel - Miami

City of Miami

Wynwood District

United States Of America

Since 2012, SAN Projects organized several murals and activations in Miami, Florida as a satellite of Art Basel.

Working with a wide range of street-artists including DALeast, Faith 47, REKA, La Pandilla. SAN Projects produced a series of stunning murals that were unveiled in the District of Wynwood and the famed Wynwood Walls.

By adding curated public art, SAN Projects is helping to transform Miami into a destination for the arts with its collection of some of the largest amounts of murals in the world – turning the city into a public mural museum.

With Art Basel, SAN Projects aims to showcase the inclusive nature of street art by creating murals and installations that can be enjoyed by the entire city of Miami as well as a worldwide audience.

Shanghai x DALeast & Faith47

Cities of Wuhan, Beijing, Shanghai

China

SAN Projects took part in the organization of a China country-wide street art tour with DALeast and Faith47 in 2012.

Amongst the first to bring Urban Art to the streets of China, SAN Projects helped in the creation of several murals in the cities of Wuhan, Beijing and Shanghai.

SAN Projects has been one of the first entity to bring International Street Artists to China. The project represents the first phase of long term vision to bring Urban Contemporary and Public Art to China.

ASTRONAUT Sultan AlNeyadi Mural

AL AIN, United Arab Emirates

“An Ode to Emirati Achievements in the Vast Expanse of Space”

At SAN Projects, we believe in the power of art to transcend boundaries, be they terrestrial or celestial. We’re excited to introduce our latest artistic venture, a magnificent mural nestled in the heart of Al Ain.

“A Tapestry of History and Future”

This mural is a celebration of two pivotal figures who embody the spirit of the UAE: the space-bound Sultan AlNeyadi and the ever-present guiding light, Sheikh Zayed, the nation's esteemed founding father. Together, they chronicle the UAE’s incredible journey from its bedouin roots to its star-reaching ambitions.

Mural Highlights:

1. Stellar Achievement: Dominating the canvas, Sultan AlNeyadi stands as a beacon of the nation's foray into the unknown, being among the first Emirati astronauts and leaving his mark with historic feats.

2. Guiding Constellation: The backdrop shimmers with the constellation-styled visage of Sheikh Zayed, emphasizing the timeless guidance and vision of the father of the nation.

3. A Journey Beyond Stars: Sultan AlNeyadi is immortalized for his remarkable roles - the inaugural Emirati aboard the International Space Station for a half-year mission and the first Arab astronaut to venture into the spacewalk.

A Message from SAN Projects

"This mural transcends time, echoing the achievements of yesterday and the possibilities of tomorrow. Through it, we aim to bridge the gap between the UAE's golden history and its boundless aspirations."

Discover this mural and let the vastness of space, combined with the rich heritage of our land, inspire you, only in Al Ain.