An overview of the main recent struggles and events from the point of view of various street artists from all around the world.

Walls, long an arena for protest, have only become more so with the rise of street art. Faced with social, political, and environmental concerns, street artists are becoming spokespersons, even whistleblowers. Urban Forums deals with recent events, from Donald Trump’s first election victory to recent social movements involving the climate crisis, the migrant crisis, the Uyghur genocide, the war in Ukraine, and the fight for gender equality and LGBTQIA+ rights.
Through interviews and analysis of their politicized works, author Chrixcel highlights the activist engagement of street artists and the difficulties they face, from censorship to legal proceedings to smear campaigns and more.