We propel place-making through public art
Working closely with cities, architects, developers and community organizations, we propel place-making by delivering art experiences that create a unique sense of community and positively grow the local cultural ecosystem.
The Walala Lounge is a permanent public art installation by internationally acclaimed artist Camille Walala, located in Downtown Bentonville. The project, curated by Justkids.art consists of ten sculptural benches and ten planters transforming everyday urban furniture into a vibrant, street-scale artistic presence.
Justkids curated the latest public art installation at The Street Chestnut Hill in Greater Boston, introducing a striking new mural and skylight installation by internationally acclaimed Italian artist Agostino Iacurci.
After successful collaborations in London, Miami, Austin, and Paris, citizenM Hotels once again commissioned Justkids to curate an expansive art installation at their latest property in Miami. For this project, we teamed up with Miami-based artist duo We Are Nice’n Easy—Allison Matherly and Jeffrey Noble—who brought their signature style to life with three vibrant murals in the hotel courtyard, visible from guest rooms.
After successful collaborations in London, Miami, Austin, and Paris, citizenM Hotels once again commissioned Justkids to curate an expansive art installation at their latest property in Miami. For this project, we teamed up with Miami-based artist duo We Are Nice’n Easy—Allison Matherly and Jeffrey Noble—who brought their signature style to life with three vibrant murals in the hotel courtyard, visible from guest rooms.
The latest masterpiece from Puerto Rican star Alexis Diaz is now gracing its new home in Bentonville, Arkansas. Standing at an impressive 42 feet, this stunning barn owl mural has been meticulously crafted in 3 weeks by Alexis and his team and curated by Justkids for Oz Art NWA. A shining example of how custom art can transform a private space into an exclusive and inspiring environment.
Justkids was commissioned by Amaya, East Boston’s newest luxury residential development in the Suffolk Downs up-and-coming neighborhood, to produce a mural by Julien Colombier—marking the French artist’s first in the United States. The 2,700-square-foot mural is entirely hand-painted, drawing inspiration from the local New England flora and featuring Wild Indigo, Blue Lobelia, and Coral Honeysuckle. The piece is entitled “It’s Like a Jungle Sometimes”.
After successful collaborations in London, Miami, Austin, and Paris, citizenM Hotels once more commissioned Justkids to produce an expansive art installation at their brand new property in Rome's historic center.
Downtown Springfield is now illuminated by our latest public art production—a striking new interactive neon mural by artist Spidertag, wrapping around the walls of the city’s History Museum and Theater. The mural, titled Interactive Neon Mural #23, blends bold geometric patterns and vibrant colors into a dynamic installation that spans across two walls and transforms the corner into a glowing landmark.
Unprecedented, Justkids tackled the curation of two colossal airport hangars with London-based French artist Camille Walala. Justkids is a creative firm specialized in the curation and production of public art and creative placemaking.
Justkids Downtown Bentonville is beaming from our latest public art curation for OZ Art - Interactive Neon Mural #16, a permanent neon art installation radiating from the downtown square.
Air, Sea and Land is the largest public art undertaking by world-renowned Spanish artist Okuda San Miguel. Commissioned by WS Development in partnership with global creative house and curator Justkids, this vibrant kaleidoscope of seven large-scale sculptures was, designed specifically for a public art display within Seaport’s sweeping cityscape.
We teamed up with Portuguese contemporary artist Alexandre Farto, aka Vhils, to expand on his technique of explosives based works with a new performative edge, devised to celebrate the opening of the Momentary.
We curate high caliber art programming at an international scale
Justkids is the award-winning firm partnering up with visionary festivals, agencies and cities to create amazing visual experiences that set events apart and inspire diverse communities. With over 7 years of experience curating world-class art programming for festivals and large scale events. We’re making it all happen from the ground up, from concept development, artist management, curatorial expertise to on-site production and content creation.
Justkids convened Seattle-based installation artist and designer Neon Saltwater to freshen up a vintage gas station with an unvirtual installation for the Life is Beautiful Festival 2022.
Curator group Justkids invites Brazilian artist Bicicleta Sem Freio to paint a giant mural in the heart of Downtown Fort Smith for local non-profit 64.6 Downtown.
Justkids invited french visual and performance artist Alexandre Bavard to present his immersive visual and performance work: Bulky, a system of movement and notation generated by the energy of the graffiti tag. Downtown Fort Smith is the first american city to present the french multidisciplinary artist’s performance project, adapted to the context of the North West Arkansas region.
The colorful sights and buzzing sounds, mixed with the excitement of dropping coins and the expectation of a big payout attracts many players to the game. In “Crypto Casino”, Keer draws a comparison between traditional casino gambling in the form of a humorous huge retro slot machine with the 21st-century crypto trading wave.
Wrapping up the seventh edition, JUSTKIDS teamed up once again with Life is Beautiful Music & Art Festival to gift the Downtown Las Vegas community seven brand new public art pieces by some of the most notable international artists & installation makers around the world. #justkidsofficial #lifeisbeautiful2019
Wrapping up the sixth edition, JUSTKIDS teamed up once again with Life is Beautiful Music & Art Festival to greet attendees and the Downtown Las Vegas community with brand new multi-media art pieces from some of the most notable international artists & installation makers around the globe.
Global creative house JUSTKIDS hosted French artist Alexandre Bavard as the winter guest of its arts residency program in San Juan Puerto Rico. While on the island, the multidisciplinary artist developed new works spanning his Neo-archeological sculptures, print works, costumes and textiles as well as his performative practice. The culmination of these new explorations and body of work was on view during the second edition of MECA International Art Fair, celebrated November 16th till the 19th at the Ancient Spanish Navy Arsenals Museum in Old San Juan.
Conceived, curated and produced by Justkids, The Unexpected project brings contemporary public art to Arkansas through immersive public art experiences that generate cultural exchange between creatives and community development. October 2018 marked the fourth edition of The Unexpected, bringing together works by Alexis Diaz (Puerto Rico), Pref (London), Cody Hudson (US), Ana Maria (US), Add Fuel (US), Yatika Fields (US), and Buffalo (US).
We connect top-tier urban artists with leading global brands
We help brands integrate genuine artist led creativity to their communication strategies, orchestrating unique experiences that harness the cultural currency of leading creatives. Our scope of services include curatorial consulting, advisory and brokering of art acquisitions, designing semi-permanent and permanent art installations, art programming for campaigns or managing artist-&-brand collaborations for national and global campaigns and limited edition consumer product and art series.
Okuda San Miguel and global creative house Justkids returned to Las Vegas to bring to life “Mother Natura” – a project for PARK MGM’s Mama Rabbit Bar in Las Vegas – featuring the country’s first sculptural slot machines and an accompanying mural inspired by the legend of Mayahuel, the Mexican goddess of agave and fertility.
Bicicleta Sem Freio and global creative house Justkids teamed up with Comme des Garçons’s Junya Watanabe for their Paris Fashion Week S/S 2020 collection.
Australian publication NO CURE Magazine chose our very own Bicicleta Sem Freio to design the fall cover as their special feature artists, with a 6 page spread & interview.
Justkids was also featured in this special edition with a 6 page spread and interview with our director / curator Charlotte Dutoit.
Bicicleta Sem Freio and global creative house Justkids teamed up with PEPSI to deliver the visual identity and fashion capsule for their 360-degree 2018 “LOVE IT. LIVE IT. FOOTBALL.” campaign, connecting art and sport to bring the beautiful game of football to life.
Justkids has teamed up with Ink and movement, & the US OPEN to reimagine the look of public tennis courts in 5 cities across the United States. With this inspiring project 50 years of USTA are celebrated by uniting 5 cities, 5 artists & 5 National Junior Tennis & Learning organizations to artistically restore the public courts that have built US Open champions and will now change the lives of young players.
After its original commission and display at Life is Beautiful Festival , Justkids is pleased to have aided in the acquirement, logistics, transportation, art handling and installation of "Smiling King Bear"; a pop-surreal sculpture by famed Spanish contemporary artist Okuda San Miguel. The permanent installment of this piece at Wynn Las Vegas adds a new level of modern vigor to its world-class art collection.
Ropeswing Hospitality reached out to us for the commission of 3 indoor and outdoor murals by internationally renowned artists Bicicleta Sem Freio, Alexis Díaz and Cyrcle to inaugurate their newest development concept: 8th Street Market. The 80,000 square foot development has completely transformed the former Tyson plant at 801 SE Eighth St, featuring restaurants, a brewery and even a culinary school. Our art production ran parallel to Bite Festival, and served as an official debut of the urban attraction to North West Arkansas.
Justkids takes over the three 21 story towers of the iconic Plaza Hotel & Casino as the playingfield for legendary American artists Shepard Fairey, Faile and UK artist D*Face. Each spent a week staying and working at the Downtown hotel with their crews to bring the City of Las Vegas the 3 largest art murals ever painted in the city.