Flinders Street Station

Mr. Brainwash ripped off other artist’s work and used the network of street artist’s he knew to build up desirability for his fake-art. He created his art not for the purpose of sharing a perspective, but rather to feel part of the street art movement. The experiences he wanted to share with his hero Banksy, corrupted the truth of the perception and was distorting his reality in dangerous ways. Thierry…

Having worked in the field of human services for over 20 years, I've encountered people having various barriers that are impact people’s lives due to developmental disability, mental illness and/or substance abuse. While many of the barriers presented are fairly concrete things to address, a significant one, and one that is a bit harder to manage is the lack of understanding and compassion regarding the experience of homelessness. Many of us take our daily activities for granted, like having…

Today started off as a good day because Meadow licked my face to wake me up. Lukas and I made breakfast together and let me tell you we got food everywhere. We where making French toast with eggs, I happened to trip over Meadow (who had no reason to be in the kitchen) and I hit the flour when I tried to grab the counter. Ever thing went down like dominos, starting with the flour, then the bread, and even Lukas. When he tried to help me up he slipped over some flour and went crashing to the floor…

Street art has its origins in paintings on cave walls and gang graffiti, but it first became known to the general public in the late 1970s when people began to illegally decorate, or vandalize, subway cars in major cities. Artists used spray cans in a variety of colors to decorate public property; their art was quite controversial because it was often illegal and qualified as vandalism. However, the risk of being caught and arrested did not deter brave souls from practicing street art. One…

You see it on sidewalks, walls, trains, and in public bathrooms. You’ve never put much thought into graffiti. Some graffiti you see can be funny and welcoming, while others can be crude and racist. The Oxford Dictionary defines graffiti as being, “writings or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or in a public place,” while other people argue that it’s not illegal and is art. Which side of the story is correct? Is graffiti art or vandalism? Graffiti is a way for people…

After watching Las Calles Harlan, I learned about the history of Barcelona street art, the artist’s journey, and the politics involved in street art. The film flashes through the history of street art in Barcelona, Spain. From its beginning after the Franco dictatorship in 1970s to the impact of American hip hop culture in 1990s to today. Barcelona has steadily harsh anti-graffiti laws, which makes it more challenging for street artists. It is against the law in Barcelona, like many other…

Art has a huge influence on culture and history. Different forms of art can connect ideas and various emotions to audiences across the world. There are many concepts that can make an artwork more appealing depending on the type of art it is. For this rhetorical analysis, I analyzed the graffiti called cave painting. This artwork was created by the anonymous English graffiti artist known as Banksy. Banksy’s artwork is comprised of stencils, spray-paint, and creativity. This kind of painting…

their work on urban backdrops of concrete, drywall, and brick by means of spray paint and wheat paste. Modern street artists such as Keith Haring, and Banksy consistently search for new cutting edge techniques, materials, and methods in this constantly evolving environment. Graffiti is viewed primarily as vandalism but this limits public exposure to new ideas transmitted through street art. Prejudices toward graffiti artists should be eliminated by educating society on the benefits of art in…

The “defacement” of private property, and sometimes even worse – government property, does not earn graffiti artists any favors. Banksy has spoke up on this topic numerous times, in his documentary, books and anonymous interviews. He says, “Modern street art is the product of a generation tired of growing up with a relentless barrage of logos and images being thrown at their head every day, and much of it is an attempt to pick up these visual rocks and throw them back.” In Banksy’s eyes, as…

These cats used for the street shots and the sites for character’s narratives in the text are all heavily waxed and polished, and appear very well cared for. Although, this could relate to the social status with which the cats are imbued with in the movie’s diegesis, it does also underscore that there is a worth that these vehicles enjoy beyond their own context and immediate use value. The shiny luster of the cats is further amplified by the overhead lighting in the dark streets where a large…