A Tribute to Grafitti
I love graffiti. Good graffiti in one of the most impressive forms of public art able to change the aesthetic of a neighborhood giving it a sense of place. Bad graffiti reminds us of the inherent messiness of our urban spaces offering a subtle suggestion that not all see the same city we do. This weekend, Smashing Magazine, a design blog I follow, posted a “Tribute to Graffiti” that includes 50 amazing works of graffiti. Some are by artists I had heard of (i.e. Banksy), but most are from artists that are less well known.
Below are some of my favorites from the bunch:
