Street Art / Graffiti Art
Street Art or Graffiti Art is visual art created in public locations, often unsanctioned, and executed outside of the traditional art venue context.
Emerging from graffiti subcultures in the 1970s and 1980s, Street Art encompasses a wide range of styles and techniques, including spray paint, stencils, wheatpasting, and murals. It often carries social or political messages, and can be a form of artistic expression, commentary, or protest. Key figures include: Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, and Banksy. Street Art challenges traditional notions of art ownership and the gallery system, engaging directly with the public in urban environments.
Key Artists
- Banksy - Girl with Balloon (various)
- Lady Pink - Various subway car murals (1979-1985)
- Jean-Michel Basquiat - Hollywood Africans (1983)
- Keith Haring - Radiant Baby (various)
- Shepard Fairey - Obey Giant (various)
