While the genre of urban monumental painting has existed for centuries—even millennia—it is only recently that contemporary graffiti artists and street artists have begun working in an XXL format. As these murals grew in size, the worlds of street art and graffiti converged, and the sheer scale of individual works began to capture the attention of both fellow artists and the general public. Murals—large-scale facade paintings—have evolved into a distinct artistic phenomenon.

This book by the internationally renowned German artist Claudia Walde focuses on a select group of masters: those who have already established a reputation in monumental facade painting and paved the way for countless followers, as well as those who stand out for their unique techniques and styles. For those wishing to view the works in person, a map at the back of the book pinpoints the locations of the finest XXL murals around the world.
Aimed at a broad audience of contemporary art enthusiasts and anyone interested in urban studies.