by Manuel Marino | Graffiti
It is widely acknowledged that art is highly subjective and truly lies in the eye of the beholder. Often, differences of opinion merely reveal individual preferences, and it is generally agreed that these personal tastes should not override the freedom granted to the artist and their work. However, the issue of graffiti is one of the few situations that gives rise to heated debate and contention over where these freedoms begin and end.
Historically, graffiti has been portrayed in a negative light, with artists often being individuals with criminal records or gang affiliations. This is likely the reason for such a pessimistic outlook. Nowadays, graffiti is seen in a different light – as a potentially more accepted and positive form of self-expression. However, there are limited venues and settings where this “socially acceptable” form of art can be expressed, and often, it is placed in areas deemed inappropriate and unsuitable by society. This raises the question: how can freedom of expression and urban aesthetics/social acceptability coexist? This issue is deeply rooted in the legality of property protection, but when crucial freedoms of expression and commentary are abused from either perspective, and encroach on undesired or unproductive spaces, steps must be … ...Read the rest.
“City Scars – Graffiti and Fight For Urban Beauty”
by Manuel Marino | Graffiti
Graffiti is a form of art City Scars - Graffiti and Fight For Urban Beauty - It is widely acknowledged that art is highly subjective and truly lies in the eye of the beholder. Often, differences of opinion merely reveal individual preferences, and it is generally agreed that these personal tastes should not override the freedom granted to the artist and their work. However, the issue of graffiti is one of… appreciated by its enthusiasts for its social and cultural expressions. In its early days, graffiti was often considered vandalism and carried legal sanctions. However, over time, it has gained significant recognition, with galleries hosting exhibitions to showcase the impact of graffit and the talent of its artists.
Graffit artists are incredibly gifted and creative, expressing their thoughts and concerns using colors and brushes. Despite their artistic skills and excellent work, not everyone appreciates these artists. Many people still view this art form as a negative aspect of society and culture. Graffit came into the spotlight in the mid-1970s, with various groups of artists becoming active. This led to a clash of ideas, and gradually, the focus shifted toward the quality of graffiti work instead of the quantity.
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“The Critique Of This Talent, Graffiti”
by Manuel Marino | Graffiti
Graffiti: A Visual Expression Through Writing and Drawing
Graffiti is a form of visual expression in which individuals articulate themselves by writing letters or drawing images on walls. Some groups recognize it as an art form, while many others view it as vandalism.
When we look at the shapes and markings on the walls of caves from ancient times, it’s evident that this method of expression dates back to early human history. However, the driving force behind modern graffiti, as an art form of drawing on walls, emerged from the hip-hop youth subculture in the United States in the 1970s.
Graffiti Today: A Detailed Guide Today, this art form is practiced not only by hip-hop enthusiasts but also by a diverse group of individuals known as writers. As a result, graffiti has evolved into a genuine graphic art form that requires creativity, planning, and effort. Drawing graffiti typically involves the following steps:
- Sketching
- Planning out characters
- Choosing colors
- Selecting a surface
- Outlining
- Filling in colors and adding embellishments
By completing these tasks, graffiti artists, who often identify themselves as street artists, strive to communicate their thoughts and ideas to the public. They also believe their art serves to … ...Read the rest.
“Draw Graffiti: Discover Ways To Draw Graffiti Detail By Detail”
by Manuel Marino | Graffiti
What does it mean to get serious about graffiti? Hartlepool, a town in the North East of England, has intensified its anti-graffiti efforts this week by launching a groundbreaking initiative that adopts a zero-tolerance approach to graffiti: the Hartlepool Active Response Team (HART). This forward-thinking council now offers a free graffiti reduction service to all residential and commercial properties in Hartlepool, making it easier than ever to report graffiti vandalism.
Terry Robinson, Graffiti Manager for Hartlepool, asserts, “We have always taken graffiti very seriously in Hartlepool. We hope that by providing a free graffiti removal service to all residents and business owners, we can encourage the public to take graffiti vandalism seriously as well and join us in making Hartlepool a graffiti-free town.”
The innovative program will see HART applying a clear anti-graffiti coating to many graffiti hotspots through a service known as HART Protect. The durable anti-graffiti coating will enable the swift removal of graffiti from any surface and assist the HART team in eradicating graffiti safely and without the use of chemicals. Every effort has been made to ensure the new initiative is as environmentally friendly as possible. Terry explains, “We have chosen a coating
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“Hartlepool Council Gets Serious About Graffiti”
by Manuel Marino | Graffiti
It is an unfortunate reality in today’s world that glass is a common target for graffiti vandals. They may spray paint on it, scratch it with stones or other hard objects, or etch it with acid. Additionally, the glass used in construction can often be subject to accidental damage, such as grazing and scratching, or overspraying. Since glass is widely used in buildings, storefronts, and car windows, the cost of replacement after such damage can become prohibitive.
As it seems impossible to prevent this damage from occurring in the first place, what is needed to reduce the cost is graffiti protection or glass scratch protection in the case of construction damage. This protection comes in the form of a durable, transparent film that covers the glass.
The film is virtually invisible when applied to the glass and can last up to 10 years. Due to its durability, it is much less likely to be damaged by graffiti or accidental scratching. If it does get damaged, it costs significantly less to replace than the actual glass. It is the ideal solution for glass in public spaces that are prone to graffiti damage.
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“Glass Scratch And Graffiti Protection”
by Manuel Marino | Graffiti
Cities across the nation are facing a growing graffiti problem, making it essential to clean up graffiti. London B52 - Wade Crawley is back with a great B52 concert review! If you remember, Wade wrote for us Punk music in the late seventies. Now read his new exclusive article for ManuelMarino.com! The B52’s, London Roundhouse It was on a hot and very sweaty summer night in London’s trendy Camden and a packed audience of all… , in particular, suffers more from this form of urban blight than many other places. It is important to maintain a clean and graffiti-free environment, not only for personal reassurance but also to protect property values.
The challenge of graffiti cleaning lies in the fact that graffiti artists are increasingly using technologically advanced paints and materials, making it difficult for an ordinary person to remove the signs of vandalism. Even if you have the time to attempt graffiti cleaning, your chances of success are slim. With the types of spray paints currently used for graffiti, soap, water, and cleaning agents are virtually ineffective. Over-the-counter paint removers may not be powerful enough, and if they do remove most of the graffiti, cleaning up the … ...Read the rest.
“Cleaning Up Graffiti”
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