The Cultural Review

Urban Identity

2 articles

A colorful and complex street art mural on a city building, symbolizing urban identity and the impact of gentrification.
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What is the cultural impact of street art on urban identity?

Graffiti, street art, and murals operate simultaneously as anti-gentrification politics and pro-gentrification policies within the neoliberal city, a profound co-option of cultural expression, accordi

Matteo Ricci·September 11, 2026
A diverse group of people admiring large, colorful street art murals on buildings in a vibrant cityscape at dusk, symbolizing urban transformation.
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What Is The Evolution of Street Art's Cultural Impact on Urban Identity?

In cities like Ljubljana, what began as illicit tags on walls is now a subject of academic study and a tool for urban branding, blurring the lines between rebellion and amenity.

Matteo Ricci·July 16, 2026