Graffiti Murals Exploring the Impacts of Street Art by
Patrick Verel is a non fiction book that is to be released on August 28 2015.
This visually appealing book includes six case studies conducted in New
York City, Trenton, and Jersey City. It explores how graffiti murals
are created and what role they play in a city where buffing illegal
graffiti is a lucrative business. The author interviewed people affected
on a daily basis by the murals at sites around the metropolitan area,
as well as property owners who have allowed muralists to paint their
property in hopes the graffiti murals would serve as a deterrent to
vandalism, and provide a more aesthetically pleasing alternative to
buffing. An analysis informed by cultural Marxism and supported by
street photography suggests a radical departure from traditional New
York City policy: instead of spending money exclusively on the
elimination of illegal graffiti, resources should also be devoted to the
creation of graffiti murals. In the end, graffiti removal teams and
mural promoters are pursuing the same goal: making the city a more
visually appealing place.
Graffiti Murals Exploring the Impacts of Street Art
is a very interesting study of graffiti, both legal and illegal. The
interviews and impressions from a variety of people gives readers a good
understanding of the role all graffiti can play in cities, and for
individuals. The balance between decoration and vandalism can be
extremely fine, but the policies and public sentiment do not always
agree. I will admit that while the text was informative and well
written, it was the collection of photographs included that initially
caught my eye, and had me eager to see what else the book held. The
artistic talent that is evident in some of that artwork is simply
astounding. Regardless of if you appreciate sanctioned, or unsanctioned,
graffiti and murals you will be amazed at some of the color and
craftsmanship of the works displayed by a variety of artists.
Graffiti Murals Exploring the Impacts of Street Art
had me hook with the image on the cover and the research that went into
crafting this book. honestly, while the information was intriguing and
well organized, I think the book is worth the time and money to just
look at the included photographs.
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