Typically, the term street art or the more specific post-graffiti is used to distinguish contemporary public-space artwork from territorial graffiti, vandalism, and corporate art.
Artists have challenged art by situating it in non-art contexts. ‘Street’ artists do not aspire to change the definition of an artwork, but rather to question the existing environment with its own language.
There are so many different types of graffiti. This photo shows examples of most types in one place.
The street artists attempt to have their work communicate with everyday people about socially relevant themes in ways that are informed by esthetic values without being imprisoned by them.
Most of the photos I took are of stencil graffiti.The pre-stenciled posters provide a speedier application of the medium to the walls, as well as lessened punishment for getting caught in the act.
I found it interesting that there were many instances of street art depicting American celebrities and at the same time, many instances depicting a negative view of capitalism.
The other form of street art I found interesting was sticker art.
I find street art interesting because you can get a true sense of cultural identity from it.
