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Magazine 26 Gennaio 2020
Sky Arte

Matera: The Spectacular Intersection of Street Art and Sports

"The city made headlines for the spectacular urban artwork created by Apulian muralist and designer Nicolò Loprieno, aka Skolp: a hypnotic combination of geometric patterns and colors turning public art functional for community play."
Daily 09 Luglio 2022
la Repubblica (Bari)

Street Art, In Adelfia The Collective Reunites After 20 Years: 'Ten Works on Possible Routes'

"The historic collective reunites twenty years after their debut to regenerate the town with ten monumental murals exploring possible routes in contemporary Apulian street art."
Adelfia (Bari) Read article
Daily 14 Settembre 2021
Rai News

In Taranto, An Urban Regeneration Festival Through Street Art

"In Taranto, street art transforms suburban districts into one of Europe's largest open-air museums: Italian muralist Nico Skolp features among the festival's prominent headliners."
Magazine 10 Gennaio 2020
Radio Deejay

Matera, The Colorful Basketball Court by Nico Skolp and Mr.Quapos

"The official photo gallery of the Piazza degli Olmi playground in Matera: the explosion of geometry and vibrant colors by street artist Nico Skolp that went viral across Italy."
Interview 06 Giugno 2019
Street Art NYC

Meet Nico Skolp — Masterful Italian Designer, Graffiti Writer & Muralist

"Based in Bari in the South of Italy, Nico Skolp is a masterful designer, graffiti writer and muralist with a particular passion for working in public spaces. My murals blend shapes and colors into elaborate site-specific abstractions."
New York / Bari Read article
Magazine Gennaio 2020
Collater.al Magazine

Let’s Play Culture – The colorful basketball court in Matera by Nico Skolp

"Over 400 square meters in Piazza degli Olmi turned into a monumental geometric artwork merging contemporary art and street sports."

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Webzine Novembre 2021
Art Vibes Webzine

QM San Paolo – In Bari, urban art redesigns the neighborhood

"Nico Skolp creates a vibrant geometric abstraction on the San Paolo facade, harmoniously integrating into Bari's open-air museum program."

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Magazine Settembre 2021
Collater.al Magazine

48 – Nico Skolp's floor artwork in Rovigo

"300 square meters in the Urban Digital Center courtyard: 48 shapes and generative patterns paying tribute to the mathematical semi-perfect number."

48 - Rovigo Regeneration Festival Read article
Art Review Dicembre 2021
Finestre sull'Arte

QM San Paolo in Bari: street art transforms the urban edge

"Among the key artists redeveloping the residential facades is Nico Skolp, presenting an imposing abstract composition that bridges graffiti heritage and visual design."

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Webzine Ottobre 2021
Art Vibes Webzine

T.R.U.St. Taranto – Urban regeneration through street art

"In Taranto's Tramontone district, Nico Skolp's mural redefines the urban volumes through bold geometric patterns and chromatic contrasts."

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Daily Gennaio 2020
Borderline24 - Il Giornale di Bari

In Matera, the basketball court by Bari artist Nico Skolp

"The Bari artist and designer creates a vibrant streetball court returning visual beauty and community life to Matera."

Let's Play Culture Read article
Magazine Febbraio 2020
Never Ending Season

Let's Play Culture: Nico Skolp's geometric playground in Matera

"When street art meets sport: the Piazza degli Olmi playground demonstrates how public muralism reactivates neighborhood connection and identity."

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Webzine Marzo 2020
Gucki.it Design Blog

The most colorful courts in the world: public art & playgrounds

"A curated selection of the most spectacular artist-designed playgrounds worldwide, featuring Nico Skolp's abstract intervention in Matera."

Playground Selection Read article
Daily Gennaio 2020
SassiLive

Open Playful Space: basketball court unveiled in Matera with Nico Skolp

"Officially unveiled as part of Matera 2019 European Capital of Culture, the new outdoor court was presented to artists and the local community."

Let's Play Culture Read article
Daily Gennaio 2020
BariViva

In Matera, the basketball court designed by Bari street artist Nico Skolp

"From late nineties graffiti walls to major public art commissions: the path and monumental works of Nico Skolp."

Let's Play Culture Read article
Art Review Ottobre 2019
Momart Gallery

Nico Skolp: Between geometric rigor, generative design and graffiti writing

"A rigorous visual exploration where graffiti writing heritage intersects generative design methodology and spatial harmony."

Saggio Critico Read article
Art Review 2018
Klub7 Art Collective

Symphony No. 7 & Urban Collaborations in Berlin

"Transnational mural collaboration in Berlin between the German artist collective Klub7 and Italian artist Nico Skolp."

Berlin Murals Read article

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