No longer viewable, demolished 2022.
Jasmin Siddiqui and Falk Lehmann joined forces under the name Herakut in 2004 and both have roots in the graffiti scene. Their creative process, which involves each artist improvising on top of the other, results in heavily stylized, narrative artworks that are both sensual and savage.
From the very small to the biggest piece created for the debut Nuart Aberdeen festival, we give you Herakut. German duo Herakut (Hera & Akut) are one of the biggest names in international street art. Their works often include positive messages or reflective passages that look at the human experience, the good and the bad and try to make sense of the world we live in. Their piece in Aberdeen proved a beacon of light and positivity for the people of Aberdeen with its tag line, 'Everyday Heroes' a message of self belief and self worth. The mural is some 35m across by 20m high and was painted over the course of 10 days with Akut laying out the background text and the girl (his step daughter) before Hera added her distinctive touch to the piece. You'll see unicorns, a nod to the national animal of Scotland and the city is reflected in the girls eyes. A truly stunning piece and one that has been embraced by the city as its own.
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