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Graffiti is Rebellious Art. by: Alysha Columbres. Graffiti is Rebellious Art. “Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.” — Banksy. Graffiti is art, not vandalism.
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Graffiti is Rebellious Art by: Alysha Columbres
Graffiti is Rebellious Art • “Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.” • — Banksy
Graffiti is art, not vandalism. • Despite the risks that graffiti brings as “vandalism”, it effectively conveys positive viewpoints by regarding it as a freedom to express by means of art. • originated from the lands of Greece, Egypt, and Italy as “cave paintings” or scribbles • developed into modern-day graffiti commonly found in the famous streets and subways of New York City
Graffiti is art, not vandalism. • styles of graffiti include: tags, stencils, reverse graffiti, laser tagging, etc. • uses may vary depending on the artist • expression of political ideas • gang markings • advertising / marketing • What makes graffiti disagreeable? • its application on public and private properties without permission
Graffiti is art, not vandalism. • the cost it takes to clean up • the anxiety and crimes associated with it • the low quality of life it brings to the neighborhood • a fresh, new perspective • freedom of expression • a new style of art
A fresh, new perspective • Graffiti has provided the people with a fresh, new perspective on today’s urban culture despite of the drawbacks of cost for clean-up. • clean-up costs • a “spectacle” instead of an “eyesore” • a form of communication
Freedom of expression • Graffiti has provided many artists the opportunity to freely express themselves on an unrestricted canvas. • graffiti: a sign of danger and instability • to “enlighten”, not “frighten” (purpose) • examples of graffiti artists
A new style of art • Graffiti is slowly being regarded as a new style of art by various kinds of people all over the world. • decline in quality • Vandalism does not disqualify it as art. • ‘Graffiti Alley’ in Toronto, Canada
A new style of art • “This abundance of epic street art is partly • due to the caliber of the graffiti artists/writers and partly due to StreetARToronto or StART. • This new, pro-active city program aims to develop, support, promote and increase awareness • of street art and its indispensable role in adding beauty and character to our neighborhoods.” • — Kate Pocock