The Streets

think of street art they automatically assume it is just a mural or graffiti on an empty wall at a stranded building or community. Banksy art movement brought unity through the surrounding of people that enjoy looking at his artwork. Banksy brought a new twist to the meaning of street art. The art movement that happened in October 2013 in New York was unforgettable and people of New York were the city to experience it first-hand. Banksy work is significant because he idealizes what street should depict

The best street art in the world you just have to check out (-- removed HTML --) Street art is one of those things that brings character to a city. It shows everyone that the city has a vibrant culture and community. It’s something that residents can take pride in. Street art is also a great tourist attraction. People love to look at art, and the best part about street art is that it’s free. Here is some of the best street art in the world that you just have to check out. Mexico City, Mexico

One of the fastest growing sports in the world is racing. Racing in general can consist of many different types such as: Drag Racing, NASCAR, Indy, Motor Cross, Truck Rally. The topic of racing that I am chose was street racing. Street racing originated from drag racing on the quarter-mile strip. The concept of drag racing is when two racers in different cars would line up at a white line, and in the middle of the two cars would be a light post, called the Christmas tree for its red, yellow and green

Street art is a form of public art that makes use of urban space, usually unsanctioned and in defiance of typical art values. Although illegal in nature, street art has become increasingly popular within the past decade, with the spotlight focused on anonymous graffiti artist, Banksy. His unique stenciling style creates powerful subversive images incorporated into the urban landscape. His art provokes thought about the content, context and authenticity in regards to both his work and the art world

Trinidad, an island ravaged by colonialism, leaving its imprints on many, notwithstanding our prized writer, V.S. Naipaul. Miguel Street, published in 1959, is a collection of short stories about a fictional street in Trinidad and its occupants during the 1940’s. Each chapter focuses on a character and the experience had with the protagonist, a young boy. The British flooded the island with English literature and education, leaving many of the islanders lost in the sea of the forced external culture

Street Racing      The intricacies that are involved in turning a regular car into a “Street Racer” are many; and racers pour their souls into these magnificent machines. After seeing “the Fast and the Furious” many people have or wanted to become involved in street racing. They do not realize that this is a sport that takes knowledge, hard work, and nerve. Many of these racers have spent their lives under a car, learning the trade and improving upon it. As I have learned, this is not just a

Ann Petry’s The Street is so much more than a story of ethnicity; it 's equally a tale about the struggles of women, and more so the sad plight of anyone who lives in poverty. What we see is that despite heroic determination, the system is structured to wear down and push against Lutie, the protagonist’s very best efforts. The Street takes us on a journey that helps us experience the dynamics of poverty and understand the thought processes of people trapped in it. The Street is a truly haunting and

In the article, Public Art and Street Art, by Patrick Frank, the author, talks about the idea and meaning behind public art. Public art can be found in places accessible to everyone, you may encounter this type of art without intending to. The idea originated in ancient times as artist were commissioned by government and religious leader to create work for public places that respond to the needs and hopes of people. The Vietnam Veteran Memorial is located on the Mall in Washington D.C., one of

I roam the empty streets, following the usual route to the hospital, it’s cold and eerie. I felt a presence behind me, footsteps of more than one person following me. I began to walk fast, then the presence felt closer so I ran, faster and faster turning every corner I see, I’m not making the right decisions, I’m panicking I can’t calm down. I can hear their footsteps chasing after me, their chunky clothing hitting their body, blood rushing through their angry emotions. I’m scared, someone please

The book Street of Crocodiles is a series of short stories depicting the life of a small family and the town they live in. These short stories are in no chronological order, but develop intense imagery throughout the entire novel. One of the most prominent characters of the book is the Father, who seems to be crazy. The father goes on a rollercoaster of emotions and ideas into an uncontrollable descent into insanity throughout the stories, altering the ways in which reality seems to be. In a couple