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| Bansky's graffiti |
From Michaelangelo to Matisse - everyone had painted on the walls. Wall painting - once called by names like Mural and Fresco however remained mostly an indoor activity. Nonetheless wall paintings on open walls in public places never aquired the status of art. They are called Graffiti.
Neglected by the art-establishment, Graffiti looked for subjects of daily relevance that can appeal to the people on the street. Yet Graffiti has attracted very rare talents and many of the Graffiti artists went on to become very famous and rich. The most famous of all these Graffiti artists who went on to become one of the most iconic figures in United States is Basquiat.
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| Stinkfish |
In UK these days one of the most famous and recluse Graffiti artist is Bansky. His satirical street art and subversive
epigrams combine dark humour with graffiti done in a distinctive stencilling technique. Such artistic works of political and social commentary have been featured on streets, walls, and bridges of cities throughout the world. Banksy's work was made up of the Bristol underground scene which involved collaborations between artists and musicians.
epigrams combine dark humour with graffiti done in a distinctive stencilling technique. Such artistic works of political and social commentary have been featured on streets, walls, and bridges of cities throughout the world. Banksy's work was made up of the Bristol underground scene which involved collaborations between artists and musicians.
Some of the best Graffiti art works are however seen in Asian countries or by artists of Asian Origin. Columbian artists known by the name of Stinkfish, Brazilian artist Claudio Ethos or Puerto Rican La Pandilla are some of the best names in Graffiti art.
Nonetheless after Basquiat, not many street artists could graduate to fine art world. In recognition to Graffiti as an independent art form, this year at Dubai Art fair, a fair amount of coverage was given to wall-artists like El Seed.
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| El Seed |
