Public Art: Blek Le Rat And Banksy

An example of an artist who’s work is only present in the urban environment is a Melbourne graffiti artist under the alias of Aeon. Examples of his artworks are “Black” (undated) and “Foes” (undated), both of which are considered “Pieces” produced with spray paint on a bricked surface. Such pieces are only available for viewing on the streets of Melbourne on back lanes and ally ways. The location of his works add to the effect and subjective nature of his works with the emphasis of art flourishing in all areas of the world and by

There have been different art forms that have come and go over the course of time. Hence I will discuss, two significant movements like Post-impressionism and Pop art. Two important artists from these movements are, Vincent Van Gogh and Andy Warhol. There are many differences and very few similarities between these two movements and artists, although more differences. Van Gogh is one of the most captivating artists of post-impressionism. . Throughout his career Van Gogh has painted many works. One of those magnificent paintings is “Starry Night” by Vincent Van Gogh. In the other hand we will discuss one of the popular paintings “ Gold Marilyn” by Andy Warhol. Warhol is also the most famous of the Pop Artists and played a major role in making the art movement popular.

“In contrast to government-commissioned public art, street art is illicit and subversive in nature. Therefore, most street artists, including Banksy, use pseudonyms to avoid legal prosecution for vandalism.”(Chung 27) Banksy’s street art does not focus on competing with rival artists, but focuses on engaging with a broader audience in a deeper level. He provokes his audience by deeply expressing out various social practices that helps viewers to reflect and confront certain aspects together as a community. (27) The underlying message of Banksy’s art can lead towards an active involvement of street art within the community.

     Public art conquers so much more than the simple task of making the street a little easier to look at. It involves those who created it, those who supplied the means to create it, and those whose lives it continues to impact. Wall paintings in particular take an important role in working for a greater good. Judith F. Baca, a Hispanic-American woman and artist- activist has contributed an unaccountable amount to the mural movement in Los Angeles. She has accomplished this by giving individuals the chance to create art and develop a sense of pride, she has taught younger generations a respect for their ethnic identity, and from the many walks of life that continue to view her

There are many different types of street art and murals that are part of any community. Street art and murals can give a voice or a cultural background to the community. Many types of cities have beautiful street art like Hollywood, within Hollywood there is a little community called Little Armenia. In this community there is a mural located on the side of Winona and Hollywood Boulevard. This mural is a symbol of what the Armenian Genocide was and because the mural is an area where Armenians and others walk from to go to the Turkish Embassy to fight for remembrance for the 1.5 million Armenians that have died on April 24. This mural shows us what the community is about and it brings the community higher and not lower.

Street art is progressively increasing as a forbidding magnet to charm tourists to the Bronx. People are taking benefit of the worldwide interest in street art and its strong origins as a Bronx art form, and expecting that this overpowers what Maruri named the “world-wide problem” of a bad image that the area still fights with.

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In “Is Art a Waste of time?” it is said that “Art’s impact grows by reaching larger audiences” (Southan, 439). For example, the more people who see images/videos of police officers harassing or using unnecessary brutal force on people of color the impact also grows. Individuals will start to empathize and want to make a change, therefore, bringing attention to the issue. Through art like images in the newspaper, videos on the internet, and paintings is how we learn about many issues going on in the world. If it was not for this form of art we would live in a world full of unaware people, and that would be chaos.

The government can watch as people work hard to get what they earn, or they can also finance the artist. Art can be used to show cultural heritage for a community, learning experiences, and much more. The government will be able to help the living area by investing in art to “revitalize inner-city communities”. Government officials can also use art to raise funds for charities and worthy causes that help benefit everyone around them. With the help of a government, an artist can make art that will “reflect national pride” and reflect “the community’s cultural values, history, and

Art is a catalyst of change. It can confront both social and political issues as well as providing people with a creative outlet in which they can express their innermost thoughts and feelings - but what effect can art have on our society as a whole? Artists today have the unique ability to connect with people in a creative, innovative way that they can understand and interpret themselves. With this ability, artists are able to express their own views as well as influencing the views of others. Art is an immense part of our world – so much so that we barely even consider its impact upon us – but just how significant is the work of artists in our modern day society?

Banksy’s glum artwork portrays how many of us feel forced to give up our dreams. People never pursuing them due to financial burdens or other hardships. In Banksy’s picture the man seems very melancholy and low on income and the “cancelled” sign in bold letters knowing that he cannot complete his dreams. This may serve as a wake up call for those of us who’ve been asleep. This picture wants people to not give up on their dreams even if they are going through hard times because that’s what makes a dream, you have to go through bumps in the road to complete the dream. That is what life is about it won’t be an easy task to do but you have to pass it to complete your dreams. Ultimately, we should follow our dreams, regardless of outside discouragement

Singer and entertainer, Andy Stewart once said, “The point with public art, I think, is that it helps people form a sense that the place they live in is unique, that there's something special about it.” Public art can influence our emotions, thoughts, and actions. The art that is created can be consider to be an inspiration, or disrespectful towards the community and towards critics. Public art can bring depth into something that is not considered to be worthy of talking.

“Any drawn line that speaks about identity, dignity, and unity is art,” (Chaz Bojorquey) is a statement that I agree with. Art is perceived differently from all people based on their culture, religion, personal taste, and many other factors. I believe that as long as what has been created is meaningful to either the creator or even to somebody that is viewing it, it should be considered art. Art in the public is a very controversial subject that brings up the important question of, “Should public art be considered as real art,” personally I think that it should be. I believe that the difference between art that is placed in a gallery and art that is visible by a community is the fact that what is acceptable in a gallery

Banksy is a very renowned street artist who keeps his identity unknown. His artwork is portrayed by “striking images, often combined with slogans, [which] engages political themes, satirically critiquing war, capitalism, hypocrisy and greed” (“Banksy Biography”). He first started his bold street art in Bristol, his hometown located in London, but quickly spread to the United States of America. In the U.S., Banksy targeted the most populated cities; this was due to the fact that it was easier for him to spread his messages. With a crowded location, his lessons will extent over an audience much quicker.

Street art emphasizes communal engagement, public activism, and awareness all while being an integrated part of a city. Social media is one of the most important tools to connect people in our lives, especially in today’s youth culture. Our group is interested in investigating the relationship between identity and media. We are approaching this question in three main ways: street art, gentrification, and social media posts. One of the main points of both social media and street art is broadcasting a message to a larger audience. We want to analyze these messages, the artists, and the audience to see what they reveal about overall identity in Berlin. I am specifically focusing on the role of the identity of the artist and what that brings to the understanding of art. YiShi is comparing and contrasting minority communities and gentrification to see what that reveals about the overall Berlin identity. Finally, Emerson is analyzing cultural identity, which he defined as part of the “self-conception and self-perception nationality to ethnicity, religion, social class, generation, locality and any kind of social group that has its own distinct culture” (Deshmukh 600) and applying it as a comparative look between America and Germany. All three of our specific topics are prominently cemented by the concept of identity through the lens of art and expression. Although all of