Urban Art

Urban art is the broader category. It includes street art, graffiti, stencil work, wheat-paste style, and city-inspired imagery. Street art specifically refers to work originally created for public walls and spaces. On canvas, both share that raw, gritty energy. If you want the full urban vibe, pair a graffiti-style piece with something from our Cityscape Art collection.

It looks great if you balance it right. A single bold graffiti art canvas against a clean, neutral wall creates a focal point that pops without making the room feel chaotic. Modern furniture with clean lines contrasts well with the raw texture of urban-style art. Don't overdo it with multiple graffiti pieces in one room though. One statement canvas is enough.

Urban wall art with bold typography, spray-paint texture, or city skyline silhouettes kills in a man cave. Banksy-inspired pieces and pop-culture mashups are popular picks too. Look for strong colors on dark backgrounds for that edgy basement feel. Our Pop Culture and Retro Art collections have crossover pieces that pair well with the urban aesthetic.

Depends on the office. Creative agencies, studios, and tech companies? Absolutely. Urban canvas art signals energy and forward thinking. For more traditional offices, pick pieces with muted palettes and cleaner compositions. Monochrome urban art (black, white, gray with one accent color) reads as sophisticated rather than rebellious, which bridges the gap.

For a large wall, go big. A single urban wall art piece that's at least 36x48 inches will hold the space. Anything smaller looks lost. If you prefer a set, use two or three pieces in a horizontal row with 2-3 inches between them. Make sure the combined width covers at least two-thirds of the wall above your furniture. That ratio keeps everything looking intentional, not accidental.