A few decades ago, graffiti art was
nothing more than a nuisance or an eyesore that was found on buildings all over
the world. At least according to many of the people who lived near it. In
recent years, however, graffiti has become something else. Art. Art that is now
photographed, talked about and even sold. Some graffiti artists are so well
known, their work sells for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Just like the art
work of any other style of artist.
Why is graffiti important? -- Rather than the eyesore it was once thought to be, graffiti is now being looked at as an expression of the culture we live in. Political commentary. Social statements. A way for people to express themselves, just like a more traditional artist would. It also often comes from people in disenfranchised communities, giving them the voice they did not always have.
Graffiti is inspirational -- Nowadays, graffiti is used in advertising campaigns, in traditional artwork, in computer graphics, even as designs on clothing. In fact, a number of designers have said they find graffiti so inspirational, they even design their clothing lines around it.
Graffiti in the mainstream -- Some graffiti artists have become so famous they are now producing work for advertising campaigns for companies like Nike, Coke and Sony. The work they produce is being included in some of the world's biggest advertising campaigns, and is pushing graffiti into the mainstream for the first time. So much so, some art schools now offer classes in graffiti art, as it is seen as something that may be useful in an art career.
Why is graffiti important? -- Rather than the eyesore it was once thought to be, graffiti is now being looked at as an expression of the culture we live in. Political commentary. Social statements. A way for people to express themselves, just like a more traditional artist would. It also often comes from people in disenfranchised communities, giving them the voice they did not always have.
Graffiti is inspirational -- Nowadays, graffiti is used in advertising campaigns, in traditional artwork, in computer graphics, even as designs on clothing. In fact, a number of designers have said they find graffiti so inspirational, they even design their clothing lines around it.
Graffiti in the mainstream -- Some graffiti artists have become so famous they are now producing work for advertising campaigns for companies like Nike, Coke and Sony. The work they produce is being included in some of the world's biggest advertising campaigns, and is pushing graffiti into the mainstream for the first time. So much so, some art schools now offer classes in graffiti art, as it is seen as something that may be useful in an art career.