A Self-Guided Brooklyn Graffiti Tour
Dec 18 2008
I wanted to share this post from www.offmanhattan.com by Arturo Conde. He documents some really sweet graff art in Brooklyn and ties in some cool web tools to take you through the journey. He took a walk through the borough and took pictures of pieces along the way documenting their location with Google Maps and linking them to the image. He also describes the four basic types of graff: The mural, the throw up, the stencil and the poster. Here are some highlights below. The article begins….
Williamsburg has long been a focal point for established and emerging graffiti artists competing for niche spaces in which to exhibit their artwork. At present, local residents appreciate a wide selection of street art that peers out from walls, billboards and abandoned commercial and industrial lots.
Once deemed as a subversive act by many detractors, graffiti has evolved into a popular art form that’s gained wide recognition in international galleries and influenced marketing campaigns, graphic designers, and the fashion industry. And while London has replaced New York at the forefront of street art, Williamsburg has remained a fertile ground for experimental graffiti…full article here
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