A History of Street Art


ID : 2721   

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Art in the streets (including graffiti, murals, stickers,
and paste-ups) gives voice to marginalized
communities, shapes urban environments, and
challenges institutional norms. This course explores
graffiti and street art in the U.S. and around the
world, examining their histories, motivations, and
social impact. Participants will consider the rise of
global mural movements, efforts to preserve and
present street art, and its evolving role in activism,
community identity, and social change.

Heather Shirey, PhD, is a Professor of Art History at the University
of St. Thomas in Minnesota. Her research explores race and
identity, migration and diasporas, and the role of monuments,
memorials, and street art in shaping public space. As part of the
Urban Art Mapping team, she co-created the George Floyd and
Anti-Racist Street Art Database. Her work examines how street
art documents collective experience and functions as activism,
healing, and critical engagement.

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Class Details

6 Session(s)
Weekly - Wed

Location
NA - Online

Instructor
TBD Instructor 

 

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Please read:  ONLINE: This course meets online through the Osher Online platform.

Fee: 

$75.00

Registration Closes On
Friday, March 13, 2026 @ 12:00 PM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
4/1/2026 - 5/6/2026 Weekly - Wed 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM N/A - Online TBD Instructor 

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