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Comment by alun posted on Graffiti - art or bullsht? at 27/09/2010 - 21:56
Gwyn, what is a 'true' graffiti artist?
Comment by alun posted on Graffiti - art or bullsht? at 27/09/2010 - 21:39
Tim, I agree with your comments, and, as I said earlier, Banksy does inject genuine humour, as your example shows. However, I feel it is a one-shot, throw away style that is necessarily limited in its longevity.
It then may soon become tedious, like a one-line joke endlessly repeated on tv.
It then may soon become tedious, like a one-line joke endlessly repeated on tv.
Comment by alun posted on Graffiti - art or bullsht? at 27/09/2010 - 21:38
Pentaxophile, you need to check with your local council (Worcester District Council?). Almost all local authorities have a footpaths officer who is required to walk every footpath in their area and to check for obstructions. The officer should know whether or not it is a right of way, or if a right has been established by usage over a period of time.
I liked the video, BTW, and the seat looks very happy tucked away next to the river.
Any grayling left?
I liked the video, BTW, and the seat looks very happy tucked away next to the river.
Any grayling left?
Comment by alun posted on Wigwell Aqueduct / Annoying Path Closure at 27/09/2010 - 21:20
OK, it may be 'art' (pick your favourite definition) but I still find that graffiti is almost always banal, derivative and tiresome.
Does simply labelling something as 'art' automatically make anything acceptable and desirable?
Does simply labelling something as 'art' automatically make anything acceptable and desirable?
Comment by alun posted on Graffiti - art or bullsht? at 27/09/2010 - 21:07
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a proper wall like this one here where they actual have national graffiti competitions then yes, it is an art and can be just stunning
Gareth, are you sure about that? It looks pretty grim to me!a proper wall like this one here where they actual have national graffiti competitions then yes, it is an art and can be just stunning
Comment by alun posted on Graffiti - art or bullsht? at 27/09/2010 - 19:49
David has offered graffiti as a possible subject for the current weekly competition. OK, its an interesting subject from our point of view, and 'art' is a very flexible concept, but the graffiti on general view seems naive, ugly and tedious. OK, Banksy has introduced humour, but would you really like it on the side of your house? Or even on the inside?
Comment by alun posted on Graffiti - art or bullsht? at 27/09/2010 - 19:02
Blimey, 'a formal warning'!
Gareth, hope you will stick around, nothing wrong with testing boundaries.
Gareth, hope you will stick around, nothing wrong with testing boundaries.
Comment by alun posted on PENTAX D FA 100mm - £284.89 @ Currys at 16/09/2010 - 22:57
A bit disappointing to see Health and Safety getting an airing on a photography site....
Number 1 is n terrific image.
Number 1 is n terrific image.
Comment by alun posted on Some from Cornwall at 16/09/2010 - 22:46
Paint splashed all over the pavement. edges not level.