Making their statements on the walls of the world's major cities, these emerging artists are also making their way to the forefront of an increasingly crowded genre. As street artists move from the fringe to the mainstream, it's hard to know who is a true talent and who's just a flash in the pan. Filled with stunning photography and portraits of each artist, this book identifies twenty rising stars whose imaginative and technically brilliant works are bringing them to the forefront of the genre. Each artist is profiled in multiple-page spreads that include background texts, portraits, and a sampling of their work. Included here are London-based artist Ben Slow, whose black ink and deeply expressive faces grace a number of buildings in the UK capital; Parisian artist Ardif, whose hybrid creatures merge machines with nature; Inti, who uses large, vividly colored murals to critique modern Chilean society; and American Vince Ballentine, whose technique combines elements of rap and hip hop. Whether rebelling against the establishment or bringing communities together; highlighting important issues or expressing a unique creative vision; these artists are living proof of street art's lasting influence, infinite adaptability, and remarkable diversity. AUTHOR: Alessandra Mattanza is the author of Women Street Artists and Banksy, both published by Prestel. SELLING POINTS: . PERFECT FOR readers with an interest in street art. . THE FIRST COMPRESHENSIVE BOOK exploring the exciting contemporary phenomenon of street art with a full panorama of the emerging art form. . A SHOWCASE OF THE RISING STARS OF STREET ART AROUND THE GLOBE: Global in scope, this book discovers 24 upcoming street artists with a wide range of styles and topics displaying their creativity in all major cities across the world. . EXPERTLY NARRATED BY AWARD WINNING JOURNALIST ALESSANDRA MATTANZA, who is renowned for her strong connections in the international street art scene and her very personal interviews with famous and upcoming street artists. . LAVISHLY DESIGNED: This hardback features about 250 full page, glorious high-res photos illustrating the their work. 203 colour illustrations