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At first glance, all graffiti looks the same. Messy, chaotic, and uncontrolled – that’s the common first impression people may have when looking at the paintings on the walls. Much to everyone’s surprise, however, urban art is pretty structured. If you don’t believe it, take a look at the following classification of the main graffiti art styles that can be found on the streets.
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The chances of finding murals in Central London are rare, but when you enter areas such as Shoreditch, Brick Lane, and Spitalfields, the rules change. Don’t get us wrong: street art in London is not limited to the East End, as there are tons of works in other neighborhoods such as Hackney, Brixton, Camden, and Tower Hamlets. The art scene of the Swinging City is truly flourishing, but you need to know where to look in the first place. Let’s wander London streets and try to find the hidden germs made by local “vandals.”
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The more you learn about urban culture, the more diverse and ramified it becomes. For many people, everything that they see on the wall or sidewalk refers to street art, and there is nothing wrong with that. However, if you want to be precise with the terms and get a better understanding of what artists create, you should learn more about the main types of street art and their peculiarities.
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On July 22, some newspapers and tabloids reported that Banksy-style graffiti appeared on the side of a house in Blackpool, a famous seaside resort in England. The mural shows a young boy with a yellow umbrella and indeed resembles the style patterns similar to Banksy’s artworks. The anonymous mural painter hasn’t yet confirmed that the work is his. This piece of news is a good example of the uncertainty that fires the question of whether we are able to recognize Banksy graffiti art style or not. Let’s mull over this for a moment!
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In the past, street artists were seen as vandals who not only damaged someone’s property but symbolized the poor and depressed regions of the city or town. Such an attitude still exists nowadays, but the views on street art have drastically changed. With the appearance of Keith Haring, Banksy, Shepard Fairey, JR, Lady Pink, Swoon, and other famous artists, urban culture started to take a new form – a socially acceptable one. Let’s see how mural painters change cities and contribute to the growth and development of modern culture in cities.
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