Banksy

Policy argument whether Banksy is a property outlaw who, in fact, improves property and should be awarded preservation and means by which it can be achieved. Banksy took the art world by a storm and penetrated the traditional art market, the commercial industry, and the perception of the general public. His work is admired by the art collectors, the art dealers, the celebrities, the art scholars, and the general public overall. Every Banksy piece found immediately takes the spotlight and is…

The first question that comes to mind when people mention about graffiti is whether it is a crime when people paint on the walls, trains or subways or not. A great number of people assume that graffiti is a type of crime because art belongs only on canvas. However, these people seem not to know what the definition of art is. What is more, they do not care about talented graffiti artists. For this reason, graffiti is definitely a type of art. So, graffiti ought to be agreed as a kind of art…

Steve Cutts and Banksy are both artists working in the same time period, but with very different views and outlooks on life, Banksy appears to be very political and has a lot to say, he comes across as a very determined person with a very opinionated attitude, because we know very little about Banksy or his identity, may we assume that he is of working class background and that he uses his art as a platform to voice his opinion and to change the way people think. Cutts on the other hand is…

There are many different views on graffiti as an art form. From artists that make a living off of it to the many people that consider it to be pure vandalism. The conflict here is the beauty of most graffiti in comparison to what many would consider just a way to ruin the current more respectable forms of street art. This originated as a way for someone to get a certain message out to “…the widest cross-section of the population” (Riechers) but has evolved into something on its own completely.…

Graffiti is a public form of expression that is often underappreciated and misunderstood, leading it to being viewed as the meaningless and destructive work of delinquents. However, some people can read between the lines and acknowledge the talent and message of the graffiti artist. This divide in understanding and opinion is what makes the graffiti culture unique and influential. The presence and perspective of graffiti in a neighborhood contributes to the ambiance of that area and influences…

When you hear the word graffiti most people think of gangs, vandalism, and other illegal actions. For some artist it’s not all about that. Graffiti also known as street art is a way for a person to express themselves and to show ones personality or feelings toward something or someone, but can graffiti be considered art? Does it get considered art? No it doesn’t and Yes, Art is defined as the expression or application of human creative skills and imagination. Have you ever been out riding,…

The ‘graffiti wars’ say about social relations of inequality and power in cities is that power of the city is in the hands of the government and those higher in power. They are the one who want to have control over what rules public space and what does not. Officials have the power to put up private corporate advertising but choose to label public graffiti as disorderly or criminal. Graffiti challenges this social order and it is those from below with lower power and faced with multiple…

Getting Permission To Create Graffiti Art On Private Property Is Not Such A Bad Idea. Some people ask if graffiti is considered an art form? While others ask if there is a place, where graffiti artists can create their artwork legally? The answers to these questions are YES! Graffiti is defined as, writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place. Legal Graffiti/Permission Walls- A wall designated by property owners, for graffiti…

Art or Vandalism The word “graffiti” comes from the Latin word “graphium”, which means “to write”. The phrase “graffiti” originally was used by an archeologist to describe drawings and writings found on ancient buildings and monuments in Pompeii, Egypt and in the Roman catacombs. Graffiti is an art form because it’s a way for people to express how they are, graffiti is a style like no other, and it inspires people all over the world to be unique. Graffiti is a way to express yourself in…

Interrogations by the Graffiti community Graffiti is a subgenre of Hip-hop, and wherever you find Hip Hop you will find graffiti. Graffiti artists do not agree on whether graffiti artists should participate in advertising campaigns… The conflict of interest here makes for fascinating research to investigate what happens when something subversive and anti-mainstream gets co-opted for commercial purposes. Converse presented street art as graffiti in style and motivation however the artists used…