Graffiti is most often associated with bad things, as various subcultures use it to express their rebellion. This does not mean, however, that we do not classify them as works of art. What's more, some graffiti is worth admiring.
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English street artist Banksy is still active in the Palestinian territories, and his latest politically-tinged artwork has a very special festive feel to it, reminding us that the holidays are not equally beautiful for everyone.
Banksy, the famous English graffiti artist, political activist and film director, whose identity is unknown, opened The Walled Off Hotel in Bethlehem, Israel, which boasts the worst view in the world. Like all of Banksy's work, the hotel has an important message.
In the eyes of most people, street art is inferior and despised. The authorities do not approve of her, nor do the people view her in an overly positive light. Most of them are associated with abandoned, poor and decaying parts of the city. But after viewing these photos, you will certainly change your view of street art, which has been brought into disrepute mainly by 'smearers'. These graffiti brought these previously boring locations to life and breathed life into the city.
Frenchman Mathieu Tremblin is no ordinary graffiti artist. Namely, he corrects other graffiti artists, those who draw illegible inscriptions on walls and other surfaces, and turns graffiti into legible ones.
Who says old people just sit around muttering to themselves how corrupt today's youth are?! The collective called LATA 65 breaks this stubborn stereotype and proves that years are just a number. It is about a group of grandmothers who, instead of crocheting, pick up a spray and draw graffiti!
Street art - adored and despised. Are you one of those people who walk the streets and your eyes light up when you see graffiti? If you are into side street art, as well as real street art, then these places are perfect for you. In the following, we present dream destinations for street art lovers.
Retro designs, especially those from the 80s, have been very popular in recent years, and Motorola turned to one of the legends of the 80s to boost the sales of its smartphones. They connected with the legendary graffiti artist Futuro, one of the most respected graffiti artists of all time, who gained eternal fame in the days when he was still in his infancy. Together, they have prepared a limited series of Moto X Style smartphones called Moto X Pure.
A street artist who goes by the name Wanksy has found a way to get those responsible to patch potholes and cracks in the road faster. Around them, he began to draw penises with acceptance. And look at it, the thing works! Things have moved on. If someone were to undertake this in our country, they would be fully employed, since as much as 60 percent of the roads in Slovenia are in bad or even very bad condition. Punch holes, etc. so there is plenty. Now it just takes someone else with the "eggs" to do it like Wanksy did.
Graffiti has always been an ideal medium for conveying overheard ideas to a wider audience. They are an integral part of cities and often more than mere vandalism. They walk a fine line all the time, so we can't agree whether they are art or "violence" over the city. But what we can agree on is that many graffiti carry a strong message. They are holding up a mirror to us, telling us an uncomfortable truth. Let's look at the best examples of those that shed light on environmental problems.
"Street art" legend Banksy created this time in Gaza and decorated the ruins there with his motifs. With his controversial street art, he wanted to draw attention to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the consequences of which are downright terrifying. See what Banksy's most controversial street art looks like to date…
The French street art artist Levalet is to blame for the fact that the streets of Paris are decorated with comical graffiti that make us think. His works, the content of which is linked to the specificity of the street or the locations he explores, also have a generous measure of humor.