Graffiti Artist Banksy Tags on the River Banks
Brian G Randles — December 24, 2009 — Art & Design
References: worldfamousdesignjunkies & notcot.org
A graffiti artist uses the architecture of a city as his canvas. This allows him to have an outreach to millions of people that pass by it everyday. Banksy has decided that he needed to add a bit of nostalgia to the writings on the wall in his hometown of Camden, England.
One of his works features a kid straight out of ‘Huck Finn’ and his perfectly placed on the bank of a river. Hard to get more old-timey than that. Check out more work from the talented Banksy by following the links below.
One of his works features a kid straight out of ‘Huck Finn’ and his perfectly placed on the bank of a river. Hard to get more old-timey than that. Check out more work from the talented Banksy by following the links below.
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Riverfront Art — Graffiti artists and other urban creatives may find new opportunities to showcase their art to millions of people by using the architecture of rivers and waterways as their canvas.
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Nostalgia-inspired Art — Banksy's use of nostalgia in his artwork upends the traditional aesthetic of graffiti and may lead to new styles and techniques in street art.
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Location-based Art — Artists may begin utilizing the physical and geographical features of their surroundings as inspiration for their work and creating pieces that are inextricably tied to their environment.
Industry Implications
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Art and Design — As street art gains worldwide attention and appreciation, it may become a legitimate and lucrative art form with new opportunities for artists and galleries.
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Tourism — Riverfront cities and towns with vibrant street art scenes may become popular tourist destinations, contributing to local economies.
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Marketing and Advertising — Street art and outdoor advertising may merge, as brands seek to capitalize on the attention-grabbing and visually stunning nature of graffiti and other urban art forms.
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