Public art in NY and Karen's photo - 13 views

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  #1 James Rickard on 20 Jan 11

   

  I noticed on the Exploration Page 1 Karen's photo from the Manhattan Bridge. On the bus back from New York this past Monday, I sat next to a man who was flipping through graffiti photos that he'd taken while in the city. The images were amazing. He gave me the name of this website http://5ptz.com/graff/about/ that exhibits this work as well as explains the brain behind it. Graffiti artists from around the world (as well as musicians, break dancers, photographers, and filmakers) have a public space in queens where this style of artwork is celebrated in accordance with NYC laws. 5ptz (5 pointz) stands for the 5 boroughs of New York which they say has the "reputation as an epicenter of the graffiti scene." This site explains the founder and curator, Jonathan Cohen's mission statement and aspirations to form a school for graffiti artists with a full curriculum. It's really interesting.
  
  Cohen, Jonathan. "5 Pointz." http://5ptz.com/graff/about/ 12 Jan. 2011.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I noticed on the Exploration Page 1 Karen's photo from the Manhattan Bridge. On the bus back from New York this past Monday, I sat next to a man who was flipping through graffiti photos that he'd taken while in the city. The images were amazing. He gave me the name of this website <a href="http://5ptz.com/graff/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://5ptz.com/graff/about/</a> that exhibits this work as well as explains the brain behind it. Graffiti artists from around the world (as well as musicians, break dancers, photographers, and filmakers) have a public space in queens where this style of artwork is celebrated in accordance with NYC laws. 5ptz (5 pointz) stands for the 5 boroughs of New York which they say has the "reputation as an epicenter of the graffiti scene." This site explains the founder and curator, Jonathan Cohen's mission statement and aspirations to form a school for graffiti artists with a full curriculum. It's really interesting. <br /> <br /> Cohen, Jonathan. "5 Pointz." <a href="http://5ptz.com/graff/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://5ptz.com/graff/about/</a> 12 Jan. 2011.</div>

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  #2 Karen Keifer-Boyd on 21 Jan 11

   

  I took a look at the site. Amazing the energy, care, and time given to these visual creations! It appears that there is a strong desire to communicate with images in public spaces.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I took a look at the site. Amazing the energy, care, and time given to these visual creations! It appears that there is a strong desire to communicate with images in public spaces.</div>

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  #3 Laura March on 21 Jan 11

   

  I just saw Exit Through the Gift Shop, a documentary about a few particular street artists, that you might be interested in...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exit_Through_the_Gift_Shop

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I just saw Exit Through the Gift Shop, a documentary about a few particular street artists, that you might be interested in...<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exit_Through_the_Gift_Shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exit_Through_the_Gift_Shop</a></div>

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  #4 James Rickard on 25 Jan 11

   

  I have not seen this Laura. I may have to give it a go at some point.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I have not seen this Laura. I may have to give it a go at some point.</div>

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