Sunday, May 1, 2011

Art In The Streets


     Happy May everyone!!  Wow a new month already, I almost can't believe how fast April came and went.  Nonetheless, I'm happy May is here, hopefully there won't be anymore accidental blog deletions this month :(  I am really excited for new experiences, memories to make and of course...more blogs to come :)  Well, let me get started on the first blog of the month.  Yesterday, I spent the day with my family at an amazing art exhibit at MOCA's Geffen Contemporary.  The exhibit; Art In The Streets, showcased the history and evolvement of the graffiti art movement.  The exhibit depicted different aspects of graffiti;  how the art began (from very humble and not-so-glamourous beginnings),  it's development as an art form, to thus reaching mainstream society and culture. 
  







At its inception, graffiti was used as a form of territorial marking amongst gangs (sadly this is still the case in some places), but today you can find it being used to create political and social awareness, influencing other forms of art, it has even come full-circle to help promote peace and celebration of our differences.

























Artists featured in the exhibit:

Andre. Banksy. Chaz Bojorquez. Bill Daniel. Cheryl Dunn. Craig R. Stecyk III. Craig Costello. Crash. Eine. Eric Brunetti. Estevan Oriol. Fab 5 Freddy Freedom. Futura. Gordon Matta-Clark. Irak/ Dash Snow Invader. Gusmano Cesaretti. Kaws. Henry Chalfant. Jamie Reid. Keith Haring. Kenny Scharf. Lady Pink. Lee Quinones. Loomit. Margaret Killgallen. Martha Cooper. Martin Wong. Miss Van. Mister Cartoon. Mode 2. Neckface. OS Gemeos. Saber. Shepard Fairey. Spike Jonze. Stelios Faitakis. Steve Grody. Retna.  Revok. Risk. Roa. Teen Witch. Tempt. The Chosen Few. Wild Style. + many more :)