Big words for a vandal.  That’s what I think, at least.  Urban prankster Peter Gibson, also known as “Roadsworth,” takes the relationship between philosophy and art to a whole new level.  Often coined as Canada’s answer to Banksy, this established activist has been causing visually appealing mischief since 2001.

Initially motivated by a desire for more bike paths in Montreal, Roadsworth developed a language around street markings and other elements of the urban landscape with an original stencil-based technique. In the fall of 2004, Roadsworth was arrested for his nocturnal activities, …

Yikes. It’s been a whirlwind of a 2010 thus far, but we’re finally back in the arts scene. Hopefully you haven’t forgotten how this works – just check out these fantastic finds from the past few days, and help us spread the love by sharing this post with friends and family. Don’t forget that you, too, can appear in our Top 5 Twitter discoveries of the Week by simply following us on Twitter and sending your favorite discoveries to @aliveasart. And now you can also connect with us on Facebook!
1. Kinetic Typography (via @designerdepot)
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Yep. Another week has gone by, and you better believe it was filled with arts-related discoveries. We’ve got a fantastic set of links to share with you all today – each one special in its own right. Whether you are an architecture guru, a graffiti extraordinaire, or just an art aficionado with a decent sense of humor, this edition of  Top Five Twitter Discoveries is sure to hit the spot. Go ahead – dive in, and share these treats with others.
Note: Don’t forget that you, too, can appear in our …

Forget thinking outside the box – Berni Valenta makes art with the actual box. The Munich-based artist just closed an exhibit featuring 100 pieces of cardboard box art. It is such a shame that I just found out about it. I am always amazed when artists take everyday objects – and rather drab ones at that – and transform them into something spectacular. Check this out. You won’t be disappointed!

Valenta’s cardboard box pieces of art feature caricatures that range from monkey gangsters to nerdy sports fanatics. This man sure can pack …

Everyone knows that we love love love street art at Aliveasart. Whether it’s painted graffiti, stills in animation, or wacky window installations, street art makes us happy, and we know it makes you happy, too. Today we are putting a spin on our traditional definition of this genre, and paying homage to some fantastic examples of light graffiti. If you have never seen this type of art before, get excited. It’s a lot of fun.
Light graffiti is an photographic technique that involves light source manipulation and time lapse settings. It is …