Previously seen mostly on dirty or old city walls or on the subways of New York in the 1970s, graffiti, as it was called, was considered a crime of vandalism. Now, as we’ve all seen, it’s everywhere -- mostly in big, bold colors, some with a political or social message; others used for advertising, while others are simply playful and say nothing at all, (except in the mind of the artist).
Decades after it began, graffiti turned into “street art” often with projects appearing by famous artists such as Andy Warhol, Eduardo Kobra, and Banksy (whose real name is still unknown).
As the saying goes, ‘beauty is in the eye of the beholder’, so we can make up our own minds --- is it graffiti ...or art?
Decades after it began, graffiti turned into “street art” often with projects appearing by famous artists such as Andy Warhol, Eduardo Kobra, and Banksy (whose real name is still unknown).
As the saying goes, ‘beauty is in the eye of the beholder’, so we can make up our own minds --- is it graffiti ...or art?
Art.
ReplyDeleteScholars may one day debate the graffiti’s deeper meaning. Some will detect bold statements about society, identity, or the human condition. Others will see a chair positioned just slightly wrong. Both interpretations will be considered valid, provided they are delivered confidently by a UN official, while slightly tilting her or his head and holding a small glass of sparkling water at a gallery opening. Viewers are encouraged to react with a mixture of curiosity, confusion, and cautious admiration. This is art.
ReplyDeleteMany renowned painters today were never recognised while alive, such as Van Gogh, Vermeer, and El Greco. The same may indeed happen to these street artists.
ReplyDelete100% Art! The murals of course, as well as the quality of the photos documenting them, e.g. Myra's photos. Wonderful dear Myra. Your photos are always 100% delightful. Thank you
ReplyDeletefor generously sharing your collection.
That being said, I read/or saw somewhere (sadly cannot remember where) a short account of the modus operandi of those mural artists. There appears to be a global community, virtually connected and competing to get to places first, including air travel etc... It was all too fast and I failed to save the reference. Should any one reading my note know more., pls share.. I would love to know more.
ReplyDeleteHi Maie - thanks for your nice words. Re your question, might you be thinking of SECRET WALLS..... established some time ago in London? and now turned global where artists compete for space..... You can probably find much info on it through Google or the sort.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. Beautiful. I’ve seen Banksy graphics in London which are mind boggling
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely art and the artists are amazing. Even POTUS recognized it at a recent fundraising event (- I think it was for his ball room) where a street artist made a painting during the event which afterwards was auctioned and brought in more than a million dollars (- half to be donated to St.Jude's Hospital). Hopefully more street artists recognize the important role their art can play and deditcate more to messages for children's rights and world peace. There should be more images of the horrors of war - or the benefit of love and harmony..
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos!
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