Last year, a Banksy piece showed up on a wall in Chinatown. But letting graffiti stand on a wall for over a year is clearly saying something. Normally, non-commissioned graffiti (also referred to as “vandalism”) is monitored by the city, and cleaned reasonably swiftly. The clout that Banky’s street art carries in San Francisco is notable. You may have seen the Banksy piece donning a rooftop wall in North Beach at Columbus and Broadway, but if you haven’t, I suspect you’ll still have some time – it’s been there for about a year so far. 300+ illustrations, 290 in color."If at first you don't succeed - call an airstrike." (Southeast corner of Columbus & Broadway). The book features photographs of hundreds of Blek's works and an in-depth exploration of the method and meaning behind his stencils and posters, as well as a look at the evolution of urban art from New York, Paris, Barcelona, and Buenos Aires to London, Taipei, Naples, and Berlin. Street artist Blek le Rat is revered and acknowledged by the international graffiti community, and his work has influenced CD design, advertising, and graphics, as well as the work of urban artists around the world.įrom small, simple stencils to complex multimedia events, Blek's distinctive art is showcased here for the first time, demonstrating the development of his technique and creativity over two decades, from his unique images of Lady Diana and kidnapped journalist Florence Aubenas to his iconic silhouette of a rat. A unique view of the life and work of one of the most elusive yet most applauded and influential figures in the world of street art from the past twenty years.
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