Introduction to GraffitiLate 1960’s graffiti grew in popularity.
During the 1970’s graffiti existed mostly in clubs through rock bands.
Philadelphia was home to legendary writers such as Cornbread.
Late 1970’s Subway art became popular.
Most graffiti began as “protest art.”
1985 Vandal squads were formed.
80’s Graffiti
Graffiti became very big in the 80’s having being
started in the late 60’s early 70’s. This is one of the most
famous time periods for graffiti.
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80’s ArtistsCope2
Fernando Carlo wrote Cope2
One of the biggest in the 80’s
Designs graffiti designs for Converse and Adidas
Zephyr
Andrew Witten
Created new styles
Does lectures on graffiti and has written a few books
90’s Graffiti
During the 90’s a lot of the police were stepping up with
clearing out graffiti and partoling areas with high
graffiti concentration. At this point rooftop pieces became more common and subway
art became almost non existant when the transit
authorities got rid of the old trains and trolleys and put in
ones that were harder to paint.
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90’s ArtistsAGUA
AGUA was a Philadlephia based artist in the 90’s
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Current Graffiti
A lot of the graffiti that is popular in the current time is sticker art with some big
pieces still being up up , tagging is very common, so
that people can just get their names out.
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Current Graffiti ArtistsNeck Face
Neck face is a sticker artist
Runs out of California, New York, Australia and Spain
Has decorated skateboards for major companies
Nose
Nose is a sticker artists
From Philadlephia
Character based graffiti
GraffitiA blanket term
Writers
Common form
Consists of words
Hands
Hallows
Throw-ups
Pieces
Stickers
Common
Characters
Newspaper box’s
Ink
Stencil
Collaboration
Trades
Street Art
Rare
Portrays a message
Doesn’t self promote
Often Obscure
Variety of mediums
Murals
Philadelphia Mural Arts
Nonprofit
Community based
Free
Anti-Graffiti network
Involves former graffiti artists
Police Response Require that spray paint sold in stores be locked in
cabinets as opposed to placed on open display shelves. also must be over 18 to buy.
Philadelphia debated the banning of spray paint but then decided against it.
Telephone hotlines for residents to report graffiti vandalism.
Phoenix police also treat graffiti vandalism in progress as a 911 priority.
Project SCRUB — Stop Crime and Reduce Urban Blight. Project SCRUB requires convicted graffiti offenders to do up to 80 hours of community service work.
Media Response “Graffiti destroys neighborhoods. It is one of the most
visible signs of a neighborhood in decline,” says Kevin Feeley, deputy mayor for communications
PAGN (philadelphia anti graffiti network) - administered by Mayor's Office of Community Service, helps youth create murals at selected sites throughout the city.
The Mural Arts Program, founded in 1984 to help provide alternatives for former graffiti writers.
Street Art Mural for Mickey Mouse's 75th Anniversary for StreetVirus Agency spray-painted by renowned graffiti old-school artists Wombat and SP ONE draws big attention from media.
Citizen Response
•Small Business owners are angry because graffiti draws away customers.
•Citizens are angry because kids only seem to get a "slap on the wrist" when caught in the act of vandalism.
• Concerns were raised that even when the signs are posted the youth at the park after hours do not appear to be getting a summons.
•http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2008-06-26-3914225230_x.htm
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