7 Essential Books on Street Art. By Maria Popova What Japan’s manhole covers have to do with Brazil’s favelas and the timeless tradition of Arabic calligraphy.
Street art is a frequent fascination around here. Photorealistic Graffiti by El Mac. Graffiti art to boost your inspiration. Graffiti (or spray paint) often regarded by others as unsightly damage or unwanted vandalism.
But some times, the boring wall is supplied with a true piece of graffiti art, making it a joy for the eyes. A new game from Atari, Getting Up, is based on tagging. I made a collection of pictures showing these fine spray paint creations. By looking at them and studying the details, you could boost your (Photoshop) design inspiration. If you're not in to design, just sit back and enjoy this amazing form of art. Tribute To Graffiti: 50 Beautiful Graffiti Artworks - Smashing Magazine. Advertisement Street culture and graffiti are well-known for being provocative, appealing, bold and uncompromising.
Originally used by gangs to mark their territory in some urban area, graffitis have now become a rich medium for unrestricted expression of ideas and statements. In fact, creative designers and artists across the globe use this form of art to deliver their message and showcase their work. Probably the most prominent graffiti artist is Banksy1, a famous pseudo-anonymous British artist whose works focus on topics such as politics, culture, and ethics. URBAN ROOTS.