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by Gorjess - written on 30/08/08 (Very useful, 48 readings)
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Graffiti I've not heard of anyone who doesn't like or appreciate art, it comes in many forms, big or small, but when it comes to Graffiti, because it's usually displayed on public places, it comes into the catagory of crime. I don't think people who spray their name, or nickname onto a wall (tagging) should be called artists, usually just a nuisance. A lot of the time they help make a place look threatening and uninviting. You do have to appreciate however, that some graffiti, is amazing, very clever and usually always unique. Not often though, does it have a serious, deep meaning, or political view, capable of making you stop and think, that's ...
by thisismymsnaddie - written on 13/06/08 (Useful, 11 readings)
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although the tag 'graffiti art' may not seem appealing to many this book is truly gripping. all of the work in this book is an english artisit called banksy. alot of the work in this is satirical, political, contraversial and thought provoking. once this book has been picked up it is impossible to put it down, and as sombody who doesnt read it is rare to find myself engrosed in a book- lucky this book ismainly pictures then with the only words being used up for captions. banksy has had huge success and has a cult following, his identity is unknown and he communicates through his PA (I THINK) much of his work has appered on ebay and raied substantial amounts of money. ...
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