DS • 𝗡𝗲𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 / 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿

@davidspeeduk

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⚠️Colour is being stolen from you 👉 (let me know if you’d like a longer video on this - There are so many reasons that our cities are being stripped of colour..) When I learnt that Greek and Roman statues were painted, they became a symbol for me - a peaceful protest. Colour is joy. Bring back colour 🩷
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1 year ago
🤯 2024 highlight I guess?! In his speech, Busta mentioned his mum, LL Cool J and me 😭 I grew up on this man’s music, meeting him was so surreal but what a kind soul to shout me out like that, on a global stage - he knew how huge that would be for me and my career. When one of your heroes believes in you and your work, artist to artist, it gives you confidence that you’re on the right track and that you can make a difference. The blessings don’t stop so we don’t stop. I’m so excited for next year 🚀 #artist #painter #bustarhymes
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1 year ago
Maybe I’m just old, but I believe in hand made 👉 I worked with @joycollectivelondon and the team @nobulondonshoreditch to create this installation in Shoreditch at the Nobu terrace garden 🪴 While painting this work over seven days I reflected a lot on the instant power of modern tech like AI vs the slow deliberate practice of hand crafted. There’s space for both, but let’s not lose the crafts and mastery that has been practiced and passed along through generations 🤲
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2 years ago
There was a time I didn’t think I’d make it out alive… Now there’s a place in Pennsville, New Jersey where someone else can. Same name. Redemption. Same mission—helping people get their lives back when they think it’s too late. From PHP to IOP to outpatient, we meet you wherever you are… because I remember what it felt like to have nothing left. This was built from pain, from loss… and from finding a way out. You’re not too far gone. I’m living proof. Need help? Call me: 📲 610-314-6747 Treatment: @redemption_treatment Sober living: @novakshouse #addictionrecovery #sobrietymatters #recoveryispossible #cleanandsober #recoveryjourney
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1 month ago
Many of my hero’s have been arrested multiple times and I decided a long time ago that making art was the most important thing to me. It would take a lot more than fines or legal issues to make me stop. Art is subjective so there should be one rule for everyone, but often street artits get away with more than graff writers do but every now and then I face the same issues. We smile and we carry on 😊
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6 months ago
As some of you know, I was training to become a teacher before the art thing happened. It feels like a full circle moment to be back working with students again. This mural marks the end of my 60 hour residency ‘Retreat to Create’ @uniofwarwick A project to celebrate the university’s 60th anniversary.  I worked with over 100 students to workshop the ideas for this piece. The background geometric pattern is based on the famous staircases of the Faculty of Arts Building, known as FAB. The title of the piece is ‘Temporary Home’, which speaks to the migration of the iconic Warwick geese as well as the journey of the students.   This was an incredible experience thanks to the brilliant people I was able to connect with. Special thanks to the team 🫶
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7 months ago
Available in my store right now. Worldwide shipping. thanks to @bicep_press for creating something I’m super proud of. This piece is a reminder to value human connection, even in a very fragile world 🤝
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8 months ago
We’ve named her ‘Sionna’, after the goddess of the Shannon. A river that keeps calling me back. One million thank yous, to my @resonancetalksireland family for continually challenging me to be better. And to @draw_out_urban_exhibitionists for facilitating - you are rockstars. Thank you Emily, Darren, Ian and everyone I met. Your community is a beautiful one. I’ll be back
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8 months ago
‘Closer’ a piece about human connection 🤚 This year has reminded me how *everything* is about connection. We’re slipping further and further away from connection as hate rises and we outsource our humanity to machines. So much of my work is about human moments. When I made this piece, I loved it so much, I decided it was time for a print! I’ve wanted to create something accessible and at somewhat of a lower price point for some time now and working with @bicep_press we’ve found a way to do that. I hope everyone who has wanted to own a piece of my work, now can. Prints will be live on Sunday at 9am GMT 🩷 (You’ll get an msg if you’re on my list)
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8 months ago
Street chats in Brighton on a fleeting visit 😊 I told matey boy that it probably won’t last long, but that’s street art 😊
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8 months ago
New York 06/14/25 Over 100 original pieces will be hitting the streets 👀 Are you ready to hunt? Clues will be posted on my instagram stories this Saturday (and Sunday if we have rain!)
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11 months ago
I’m excited to swap art with you! 24th 25th May 2025 in London. Tickets go live tomorrow. If You’re bringing your kids, make sure you get a ticket for them, each ticket corresponds to a piece of art. My goal with this project is to get you making and creating 😊
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1 year ago