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We're fresh off POW WOW Hawaii and getting excited about Os Gemeos' exhibition at PRISM LA (opening this weekend). With those two things in mind, we figured it was the perfect time to check out who in street art is sharing their work via instagram.
As you'd imagine, the use of the platform among writers and muralists is on the rise. And, we weren't disappointed. From Brazil's finest to some of the new friends we made in Hawaii here are 10 Street Artists To Follow On Instagram.
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Os Gemeos
Handle: osgemeos
Followers: 13499
What to expect: Images from globe trotting Brazilian twins.
Why you should follow: The twins from São Paolo have a new show opening tonight at LA's PRISM Gallery. So… the immediate reason is to get first looks at the installation and all the related happenings. Second, they like to share sketches and in progress works, providing awesome insight into their working process.
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Meggs
Handle: houseofmeggs
Followers: 1111
What to expect: Tattoos, works in progress, and some pretty awesome nature shots.
Why you should follow: Australian MEGGS is a fast rising star. He's been in several group shows in California of the last six months and doesn't appear to be slowing down on the walls either.
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Rockhopper Martin
Handle: woes
Followers: 1516
What to expect: Angry pandas. Mouth watering food.
Why you should follow: Hawaiian native Woes paints super distinct "Angry" bears all over the world. His travels are also perfect for shooting delicious meals.
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Dabs Myla
Handle: dabsmyla
Followers: 2260
What to expect: Awesome animal character graffiti.
Why you should follow: This street art couple stays busy and is always amusing. Their stream features all the latest work and occasional looks at their current iTunes playlist.
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Aaron De La Cruz
Handle: aarondelacruz
Followers: 382
What to expect: Travel, inspiration, new art.
Why you should follow: Aaron had a monster year in 2011. This year has started quickly, and while he is not strictly speaking a street artist, recent outdoor work has been incredibly impressive.
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Rone Everfresh
Handle: r_o_n_e
Followers: 769
What to expect: In progress mural shots.
Why you should follow: Melbourne's Rone has an inimitable photorealistic style and paints some of the prettiest faces in street art. He's also got a great sense of humor, which means the feed will make you laugh when not impressing your artistic sensibility.
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Saber
Handle: saberawr
Followers: 4536
What to expect: Fresh shit from LA.
Why you should follow: This MSK/AWR member has been a fixture in the LA graffiti scene since 1997. This means a few things - he knows the scene and he knows the area. He's also been showing in galleries since 2002. So, when street art heads inside, Saber is there too.
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Graffuturism
Handle: Graffuturism
Followers: 520
What to expect: Boundary pushing graffiti.
Why you should follow: Graffuturism is relatively new to instagram, but the guy behind it (Poesia) will soon be kicking out mind blowing images. In short, follow so you don't miss out on the future.
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123Klan
Handle: @123klan
Followers: 6761
What to expect: Dope murals and previews of new stuff from their Bandit-1$m label.
Why you should follow: Montreal's 123Klan kills it wherever they go. And, they go a lot of places. Consider this feed a sort of graffiti travel log, with some dope product shots thrown in. They also have a knack for unearthing interesting sodas. An added bonus.
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Finok
Handle: @finok
Followers: 604
What to expect: Colorful Brazilian graffiti.
Why you should follow: Os Gemeos aren't the only street art legends from Sao Paulo. Finok is, in fact, a close associate. Their style draws from the local pixação movement and has blossomed into a unique, internationally recognized form. Finok's feed shares some of the progression.
