Not ten feet away stands this effigy, acquired by the city:
I'm sure the former will soon be covered or sand-blasted to oblivion. This particular graffiti, visually pleasing and thought provoking, comes across as a relevant, though subversive, work of art that expresses some voice of the community. I don't always feel this way about graffiti. The sculpture, with its movement and medium, has its own, more acceptable expression. What are your opinions on graffiti?
You should google banksy. He's an awesome
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Hey Punksy! We're friends on Blogging Buddies; I really like you're blog! Every electrical box in the city we just moved from is decorated with street art; I'll try to snap you a few pictures. I think it's a really neat idea and it certainly makes sitting at a light more interesting.
ReplyDeleteLove that balloon graffiti! But I don't think it's right to write or draw wherever we like, whenever the mood strikes. Some graffiti is so absolutely gorgeous, though, and I want to see it--perhaps there should be places in cities specifically designed for this kind of art.
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Lizi I would love to see some more of these! Lindy, I used to live in Longmont Colorado where they have a wall that is filled with legally done graffiti - check out the art here: http://photos.dailycamera.com/Category/Jeremy-Papassos-Best-Photos-of/15218308_3MVoX/2/1138583878_S9TqB/Medium
ReplyDeleteThat city has a graffiti problem in general - buildings and signs and the railcars are always being defaced - I think that the graffiti wall has become a positive outlet and popular art stop there. Thank you for making me your pick of the week!!
Some graffiti really is beautiful. I think a graffiti wall would be helpful for people to express their art in a legal way. ;)
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