Graffiti Art Magazine #51 | August – September 2020
Street Art of the world after
EDITORIAL #51 | August-September 2020
Around the world, the revival of murals and street art festivals is reviving our creativity and giving us the heart to work in this difficult time.
At a time when societal issues have never been so burning, the occupation of public space is an asserted militant act, even a political statement, as illustrated by the BLM slogan that flourishes on American avenues. We will share our thoughts on this essential and polymorphic question through the article “Is Street Art still, still a political artistic movement? ".
From Belgrade to the district of Little Italy in New York, we will discover militant works, but also proposals where aestheticism takes precedence. We will delve into the roots of Land Art and explore its convergences with Urban Art. Here too, the double quest for Meaning and Beauty is omnipresent.
Back in the heart of the city, we will embark on the heart of the crusades and battles of Tristan Eaton and COMBO Culture Kidnapper. The “chaos” of the Society is tempered by the aestheticism of Telmo Miel and the great freshness of Imon Boy. In search of landmarks, the geometry and colors of Alberonero and Jeroen Erosie give us back anchor points. All these proposals, these altercations and these oppositions contribute to the construction of the world after.
If, like us, you are eager to discover the 2020 Edition of the Guide to Contemporary Urban Art on newsstands and the artists who are making the Street Art scene in 2020, support us by pre-ordering the Guide or by participating to the KissKissBankBank campaign. A new team at the helm! New KKBB Bounties!
Street Art in the world of tomorrow
EDITORIAL #51 | August-September 2020
Everywhere around the world, the spread of murals and Street Art festivals is rebooting our creativity and warming our hearts during this tough period.
Now that social issues are hot topics on the world's agenda, occupying the public space has become a strong militant act, even a political statement, as illustrated by the BLM slogan that has spread through the streets of America. We will share our thoughts on this crucial yet complex matter in the article 'Is Street Art always political'?
From Belgrade to the district of Little Italy in New York, we will show you works driven by militant ideas or governed by pure aestheticism. We will look into the origin of Land Art and explore its affinities with Urban Art. Here again, the double quest for beauty and meaning is everywhere.
Back in the heart of cities, we will take you on the crusades and fights of Tristan Eaton and COMBO Culture Kidnapper. However, the 'chaos' of society will be balanced by Telmo Miel's aesthetics and Imon Boy's profound ingenuousness. Looking for direction, the geometric shapes and colors of Alberonero and Jeroen Erosie will provide us with a stable anchor. All these proposals, struggles and oppositions contribute to building the world of tomorrow.
If you are as impatient to discover the 2020 Edition of the Urban Contemporary Art Guide in newsstands as we are, as well as the artists who made up the Street Art scene of 2020, you can pre-order the Guide or show your support by contributing to our KissKissBankBank campaign. A new team is in charge! And there are new KKBB premiums.