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Five examples of epic-scale art in a video roundup

other · 2026-04-27

The Great Big Story magazine has released a video compilation showcasing five artists who create monumental works. Simon Beck produces massive snow drawings in high-altitude mountains. In Las Palmitas, Mexico, a street art project revitalized a neighborhood plagued by petty crime. Mizuki Kanata discusses the revival of traditional mural painting in Japanese public baths. American artist James Niehues specializes in painting ski maps. Jim Denevan, a land artist, creates giant ephemeral drawings on California beaches.

Key facts

  • Video published by The Great Big Story magazine
  • Five examples of epic-scale art are featured
  • Simon Beck creates giant snow drawings in high mountains
  • Las Palmitas street art project used art to rehabilitate a crime-ridden neighborhood
  • Mizuki Kanata talks about mural painting in Japanese public baths
  • James Niehues is an American specialist in ski map painting
  • Jim Denevan makes giant ephemeral drawings on California beaches
  • The video was published in 2017

Entities

Artists

  • Simon Beck
  • Mizuki Kanata
  • James Niehues
  • Jim Denevan

Institutions

  • The Great Big Story

Locations

  • Las Palmitas
  • Mexico
  • Japan
  • California
  • United States

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