Street Art
An Illustrated Anthology
Dive into the vibrant world of street art with this updated and expanded edition, packed with fresh content, photos of stunning art works, and insights into top artists from around the world: the ultimate guide to understanding and appreciating this ever-evolving art form.
Street art, once unthinkable in major institutions, is now embraced by galleries and museums worldwide. InStreet Art: An Illustrated Anthology, expert Magda Danysz explores the history and evolution of street art from its rebellious roots in the 1970s to its current influence. The book examines how artists use traditional techniques and 20th-century popular art in their urban environments, showcasing notable figures like Banksy, Basquiat, Shepard Fairey, JR, and many others.
It highlights the political and social engagement of these artists, their reflection on global crises, and their critique of the advertising industry and the institutional art world. Filled with rich anecdotes and stunning photographs, this new edition offers updated content and imagery, providing a fresh perspective on the ever-evolving street art scene. By emphasizing diverse techniques and formats, the anthology demonstrates how street art engages with social issues and contributes to urban mythology. Ultimately, this book serves as an essential guide to the profound impact of street art, illustrating how cities have become vibrant, open-air galleries.
Street art, once unthinkable in major institutions, is now embraced by galleries and museums worldwide. InStreet Art: An Illustrated Anthology, expert Magda Danysz explores the history and evolution of street art from its rebellious roots in the 1970s to its current influence. The book examines how artists use traditional techniques and 20th-century popular art in their urban environments, showcasing notable figures like Banksy, Basquiat, Shepard Fairey, JR, and many others.
It highlights the political and social engagement of these artists, their reflection on global crises, and their critique of the advertising industry and the institutional art world. Filled with rich anecdotes and stunning photographs, this new edition offers updated content and imagery, providing a fresh perspective on the ever-evolving street art scene. By emphasizing diverse techniques and formats, the anthology demonstrates how street art engages with social issues and contributes to urban mythology. Ultimately, this book serves as an essential guide to the profound impact of street art, illustrating how cities have become vibrant, open-air galleries.
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NZ$ 65.00
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280
168 x 230 mm
8 April 2025
30 July 2025
9788410650220
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Dive into the vibrant world of street art with this updated and expanded edition, packed with fresh content, photos of stunning art works, and insights into top artists from around the world: the ultimate guide to understanding and appreciating this ever-evolving art form.
Street art, once unthinkable in major institutions, is now embraced by galleries and museums worldwide. InStreet Art: An Illustrated Anthology, expert Magda Danysz explores the history and evolution of street art from its rebellious roots in the 1970s to its current influence. The book examines how artists use traditional techniques and 20th-century popular art in their urban environments, showcasing notable figures like Banksy, Basquiat, Shepard Fairey, JR, and many others.
It highlights the political and social engagement of these artists, their reflection on global crises, and their critique of the advertising industry and the institutional art world. Filled with rich anecdotes and stunning photographs, this new edition offers updated content and imagery, providing a fresh perspective on the ever-evolving street art scene. By emphasizing diverse techniques and formats, the anthology demonstrates how street art engages with social issues and contributes to urban mythology. Ultimately, this book serves as an essential guide to the profound impact of street art, illustrating how cities have become vibrant, open-air galleries.
Street art, once unthinkable in major institutions, is now embraced by galleries and museums worldwide. InStreet Art: An Illustrated Anthology, expert Magda Danysz explores the history and evolution of street art from its rebellious roots in the 1970s to its current influence. The book examines how artists use traditional techniques and 20th-century popular art in their urban environments, showcasing notable figures like Banksy, Basquiat, Shepard Fairey, JR, and many others.
It highlights the political and social engagement of these artists, their reflection on global crises, and their critique of the advertising industry and the institutional art world. Filled with rich anecdotes and stunning photographs, this new edition offers updated content and imagery, providing a fresh perspective on the ever-evolving street art scene. By emphasizing diverse techniques and formats, the anthology demonstrates how street art engages with social issues and contributes to urban mythology. Ultimately, this book serves as an essential guide to the profound impact of street art, illustrating how cities have become vibrant, open-air galleries.
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