"Street Art"
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- kangaroo
Down here in Sydney we have been seeing more of this "street art" for some time. First with the Stencil, now we see all types of sheit being stuck in the streets .We're curious what the rest of the worlds take on this "movement" is? Seeing how most of the "artists" (I use that term loose) are from the top half of the world.
Are there "street artists" that are really making a difference in the streets? Often times
The media can blow up a persons street cred into something of real importance while at the same time these "artists" are not even making an effort to get their work out there...A Question for those who live in cities with "street art" lets talk about how prolific an "artist" actually is.
Or is the media just jumping on the bandwagon with some real street posers?
- blackspade0
what i love about it all is the 'hijacking' of public space
..of course there are those who are doing it for the moment cos it is 'in' or whatever, but like all things they will fade away as the 'trend' does
personally I love street art that asks a qustion of the viewer, be it in your face or subliminal
"interpretation is the revenge of the intellect upon art"
- agentfour0
street art has its place, and it is currently "trendy" so everyone is getting into it....including corporate advertisers.
trendwhores will fade however.
- save0
- gsd0
- Nairn0
gsd, you're an arse, really.
pfft.
- gsd0
I know. It's great.
- TransFatty0
NECKFACE 4EVER
- kStyle0
I watched this on a DVD that came with RES magazine. . .pretty interesting. . .
- yah0
It takes all kinds:
http://www.yourarthere.org/_emai…A friend from NYC appeared in this book: http://www.the-art-of-rebellion.… It's a well-rounded survey of street art around the world...
- flickster0
There is an interesting article about Shepard Fairey in the March 2004 Inc. Magazine.
- flickster0
Here's a link:
- yah0
Still reading... but good article!
- 310k0
street art and or stickering has been a hype over here in holland for a while but thankfully the hype is passing leaving the real street terrorists todo what they do best. (plug- new stickerwar.net coming soon!)
- dopepope0
the new 'Juxtapoz' is about street art. But isn't everyother issue about street art? Nice images none the less.
- kangaroo0
I think this was my question to begin with...Its evident that the media is jumping all over these kids like flies on sheit. because I'm down here in Sydney Its impossible for me to see first hand on the streets these works of "art" by these people....The media has a tendency to exagerate someones body of work...I'm curious from those who live in lets say London How visible is Banksy (or any other street "artsists" for that matter..
Who's up in
LA
SF
NYC
PARIS
LONDON
BERLIN
A-DAM
TOKYOJust curious what is actually out in the street, than in these trendy mags.
- dopepope0
in nYc it's very prominent. One can see neckface, kaws, WK, giant, etc. It's found it's way into window showcases all over soHo and shit. It's even splashed on the interior walls of shops. what was once vandalism is now fashionable and marketable.
- kangaroo0
with the help of Fotologs one can see a more grass roots look at who is actually doing what in the streets...no pretention or financial gain (at least I hope)
Neck Face yeah I've seen his online more than in print...maybe because its so new? W.k. seems to be active...you mentioned Giant? what about his work...is he still out in the streets postering or is it simply older work that is riding? thanks for the info..keep it coming. I'm interested to hear whats going on in the streets...
- rasko40
yeah fotolog is indeed a great way of finding 'realness'.
as far as the media hype well, that will die and come again, the trend kids will fade away and the writers will prevail... always has, always will.
The people who get angst'd by it are the trendwhores who thought they were first.
wake up.