Graffiti has a unique history of expansion, or evolution. Here, we’ll have a brief look at some of the world’s finest, with closer emphasis on the artist’s stylistic approach, to understand how such artforms have influenced social dynamics worldwide. It has become vivid that Graffiti is now synonymous to social, cultural and political representations everywhere. Some artists have in-fact raised the bar, with their intricate and fascinating experiments, ultimately bringing in a new and contemporary flavour to the craft. Let’s have a look at some of the world’s best in Graffiti and Street art.
Banksy
One of the highly-revered street-artists of the world, Banksy has been gaining popularity for the intense political undertones hidden under his artworks. Some of his notable works are entitled “The Flower Thrower” “Love is in the Bin” and “Girl with a Balloon.” Observers have remarked how thought-provoking his pieces usually appear.
Keith Haring
Keith Haring’s work or murals became synonymous with the new-emerging way of life in New York, back in the 1990s. It is also interesting to note that his artworks were categorized by dancing figures or radiant babies, and similar representations could be found worldwide. He played a significant role in influencing New York’s modern art scene as well.
Jean-Michel Basquiat’s
Initially starting as a common street-artist in New York, Jean-Michel Basquiat went on to become a huge influence for the global art movement, He had a distinctive style that resembled the intent of symbolist painters from the late 19th century. One can also observe remnants of modern avant-garde artists in his works.
Otavio and Gustavo Pandolfo
These two Brazilian twins made quite a name in the artworld with their intricate and decisive style. They are known for creating characters with yellow skin and their approach is quite whimsical in nature. They are known by the alias, Os Gemeos, and together this dynamic duo has fascinated observers all around the world, with their intricate and vastly colourful visuals.
Otavio and Gustavo Pandolfo
Hailing from the streets of Belgian, which happens to be home to the renowned Jean Delville and the Idealist Movement’s leading personas, ROA emerged as an artist who specialized in black and white representation, particularly of wildlife. His style is unique and somehow adhered to the artworld’s conventional rules, while maintaining modernity’s approach. He further explores concepts or themes of urbanization, ecology and the transitioning nature of human interaction with wildlife, the environment and so on.
Aiko Nakagawa
Japanese artist, Aika, has fascinated the world with her unique experimentation of merging her cultural elements with modern artforms, and using the vibrancy of colours to explore deeper or innate feelings of sexuality, individualism, freedom and dissent. Her works can be found around the world and have also become a strong reflection for women or individual empowerment.