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Why isn't "urban art" more popular in the US?, by Deleted on Apr 4, 2014 0:42:35 GMT 1, just curious if anyone has any thoughts? When I've visited Berlin, London, and Paris, it seemed like everyone knew about the more popular street artists (Banksy, Invader etc). If you ask the majority of people in the US, they are pretty clueless. Most people here will recognize the Shepard Fairey Obama poster, but don't know anything except the image. A lot of people know the name Banksy, but know nothing beyond the name. Even when he was doing BOTI, there wasn't much coverage in the mainstream media.
Being that NYC was the street art capital of the world in the 80's, you'd think we would've kept up with the trends.
Maybe I'm just sad that I have no friends who share my love for this movement hahahah. I have a friend that was over the other night. He's a graphic designer who designed the logo for one of the most popular websites in the world (everyone on here knows the logo but I'd rather not post it here.. PM if you care to know) but when I was showing him my portfolio, he had never heard of anybody I've collected.
just curious if anyone has any thoughts? When I've visited Berlin, London, and Paris, it seemed like everyone knew about the more popular street artists (Banksy, Invader etc). If you ask the majority of people in the US, they are pretty clueless. Most people here will recognize the Shepard Fairey Obama poster, but don't know anything except the image. A lot of people know the name Banksy, but know nothing beyond the name. Even when he was doing BOTI, there wasn't much coverage in the mainstream media.
Being that NYC was the street art capital of the world in the 80's, you'd think we would've kept up with the trends.
Maybe I'm just sad that I have no friends who share my love for this movement hahahah. I have a friend that was over the other night. He's a graphic designer who designed the logo for one of the most popular websites in the world (everyone on here knows the logo but I'd rather not post it here.. PM if you care to know) but when I was showing him my portfolio, he had never heard of anybody I've collected.
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Why isn't "urban art" more popular in the US?, by thisisanton on Apr 4, 2014 0:56:17 GMT 1, Is the logo for amazon.com? 
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Why isn't "urban art" more popular in the US?, by maddoghoek100 on Apr 4, 2014 5:44:29 GMT 1, there are give or take 300 million people in the us. there are roughly 60 million people in the UK. I think if you asked the majority of people in either who Pablo Picasso was you would get blank stares. If you asked about Jasper Johns, andy Warhol, jeff koons, etc. you would get even less. Shep broke through to the popular consciousness with the hope image and will forever be part of the US cultural landscape. Perhaps just a footnote, but will be in the history books for a long time to come.
Street is plenty popular in NY, LA, Chicago, Miami, etc. Faile just did Dallas. I think you are overestimating the broad appeal though. most people can not name the great artists of all time, much less the good street artists of now.
there are give or take 300 million people in the us. there are roughly 60 million people in the UK. I think if you asked the majority of people in either who Pablo Picasso was you would get blank stares. If you asked about Jasper Johns, andy Warhol, jeff koons, etc. you would get even less. Shep broke through to the popular consciousness with the hope image and will forever be part of the US cultural landscape. Perhaps just a footnote, but will be in the history books for a long time to come.
Street is plenty popular in NY, LA, Chicago, Miami, etc. Faile just did Dallas. I think you are overestimating the broad appeal though. most people can not name the great artists of all time, much less the good street artists of now.
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Why isn't "urban art" more popular in the US?, by dazarino on Apr 4, 2014 8:23:37 GMT 1, I have a lot of family in the States (Boston and north Carolina), and my fiancรฉ comes from Vancouver, and i can say the european artists are really quite unknown out there in comparison. Thats not that americans are ignorant to the artists we love, its just not getting as popular as it is in the uk. I can tell you now, that the banksy show had very little media coverage over there (apart from new york) and most people will have never heard of the name banksy and people who do, won't really recognise his artwork.
Lets face it, most people in the uk, who if you mentioned the names, Dolk, faile,dal east ,roa, you would get a lot of blank confused stares
My cousin owns an art school in Boston and he had never heard 99% of the artists mentioned on this forum. Urban art is still in its infancy and will take time to get to the masses.
It will I'm sure, might just take a while
I have a lot of family in the States (Boston and north Carolina), and my fiancรฉ comes from Vancouver, and i can say the european artists are really quite unknown out there in comparison. Thats not that americans are ignorant to the artists we love, its just not getting as popular as it is in the uk. I can tell you now, that the banksy show had very little media coverage over there (apart from new york) and most people will have never heard of the name banksy and people who do, won't really recognise his artwork. Lets face it, most people in the uk, who if you mentioned the names, Dolk, faile,dal east ,roa, you would get a lot of blank confused stares My cousin owns an art school in Boston and he had never heard 99% of the artists mentioned on this forum. Urban art is still in its infancy and will take time to get to the masses. It will I'm sure, might just take a while |
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Why isn't "urban art" more popular in the US?, by Deleted on Apr 4, 2014 9:34:27 GMT 1, there isnt one 'Merica though - what goes on in the big east/west coast cities has no reason to imact much of the rest of the country- not that this is an indication of cultutral superiority or anyfing, but what gets hip urban new yorkers excited may not filter down to Little Rock very easily.
there isnt one 'Merica though - what goes on in the big east/west coast cities has no reason to imact much of the rest of the country- not that this is an indication of cultutral superiority or anyfing, but what gets hip urban new yorkers excited may not filter down to Little Rock very easily.
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Why isn't "urban art" more popular in the US?, by Deleted on Apr 4, 2014 10:22:51 GMT 1, I was in Seattle last year and got talking to a bunch of 20 something guys in a bar. They'd never heard of Banksy at all which quite surprised me but they said it's just not all that popular in America.
I was in Seattle last year and got talking to a bunch of 20 something guys in a bar. They'd never heard of Banksy at all which quite surprised me but they said it's just not all that popular in America.
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Why isn't "urban art" more popular in the US?, by BKBOI on Apr 4, 2014 13:28:49 GMT 1, because most Americans live in the burbs. I find it very funny how people collect urban art when you live in a gated community where all the houses look the same.
because most Americans live in the burbs. I find it very funny how people collect urban art when you live in a gated community where all the houses look the same.
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Why isn't "urban art" more popular in the US?, by Deleted on Apr 4, 2014 13:32:38 GMT 1, I live in Albany... Someone curated a "Living Walls" exhibit a while back. The work was amazing, but little people seemed to care: alloveralbany.com/archive/2011/09/01/the-living-walls-project
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Why isn't "urban art" more popular in the US?, by Deleted on Apr 4, 2014 15:46:39 GMT 1, Despite the media hype behind art.
It is regional.
The New York art scene the galleries and artists think the artists in NY are the big thing despite very few outside that area ever hearing about thes epeople.
Same for street art and Brit art etc.
People who promote and sell it live in a bubble, make out it's famous world wide but it's not despite what some advertorial in a national rag says.
I'm in France land where every time I have mentioned Banksy or Emin etc, no one local has heard of them.
Yet mention Zao Wou Ki and most have heard of him in France. Because he is promoted by the French media.
Despite the media hype behind art.
It is regional.
The New York art scene the galleries and artists think the artists in NY are the big thing despite very few outside that area ever hearing about thes epeople.
Same for street art and Brit art etc.
People who promote and sell it live in a bubble, make out it's famous world wide but it's not despite what some advertorial in a national rag says.
I'm in France land where every time I have mentioned Banksy or Emin etc, no one local has heard of them.
Yet mention Zao Wou Ki and most have heard of him in France. Because he is promoted by the French media.
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Why isn't "urban art" more popular in the US?, by Deleted on Apr 4, 2014 15:56:03 GMT 1, Spot on post.
We do live in a bubble when it comes to urban art. Little 'hype bubbles' come around every now and then but it's just a bubble in a bubble!
I work up in London and I'm the only person at work not from there, however when I was talking about Banksy the other day to them while they had all heard of him not one could describe a single wall piece he'd done. They didn't know how long he's been around and were amazed his originals cost the earth.
Someone said in a thread a while back that Banksy was more important in the art world than Van Gogh but somehow I really don't think that can be true.
Spot on post.
We do live in a bubble when it comes to urban art. Little 'hype bubbles' come around every now and then but it's just a bubble in a bubble!
I work up in London and I'm the only person at work not from there, however when I was talking about Banksy the other day to them while they had all heard of him not one could describe a single wall piece he'd done. They didn't know how long he's been around and were amazed his originals cost the earth.
Someone said in a thread a while back that Banksy was more important in the art world than Van Gogh but somehow I really don't think that can be true.
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Why isn't "urban art" more popular in the US?, by randomname on Apr 4, 2014 16:54:26 GMT 1, I have a lot of family in the States (Boston and north Carolina), and my fiancรฉ comes from Vancouver, and i can say the european artists are really quite unknown out there in comparison. Thats not that americans are ignorant to the artists we love, its just not getting as popular as it is in the uk. I can tell you now, that the banksy show had very little media coverage over there (apart from new york) and most people will have never heard of the name banksy and people who do, won't really recognise his artwork. Lets face it, most people in the uk, who if you mentioned the names, Dolk, faile,dal east ,roa, you would get a lot of blank confused stares My cousin owns an art school in Boston and he had never heard 99% of the artists mentioned on this forum. Urban art is still in its infancy and will take time to get to the masses. It will I'm sure, might just take a while
There was actually quite a bit of media coverage of BOTI. It was on the front page of every major media website and was covered by all of the national news channels to varying degrees. Mostly the stunts like the Central Park stall and the thrift store painting. But other parts got national coverage as well.
I think it really depends on your social crowd more than geography. I work in a creative industry and you'd be hard pressed to find someone who doesn't know who Banksy is. If you hang out with accountants and lawyers, they probably wouldn't have a clue.
I have a lot of family in the States (Boston and north Carolina), and my fiancรฉ comes from Vancouver, and i can say the european artists are really quite unknown out there in comparison. Thats not that americans are ignorant to the artists we love, its just not getting as popular as it is in the uk. I can tell you now, that the banksy show had very little media coverage over there (apart from new york) and most people will have never heard of the name banksy and people who do, won't really recognise his artwork. Lets face it, most people in the uk, who if you mentioned the names, Dolk, faile,dal east ,roa, you would get a lot of blank confused stares My cousin owns an art school in Boston and he had never heard 99% of the artists mentioned on this forum. Urban art is still in its infancy and will take time to get to the masses. It will I'm sure, might just take a while There was actually quite a bit of media coverage of BOTI. It was on the front page of every major media website and was covered by all of the national news channels to varying degrees. Mostly the stunts like the Central Park stall and the thrift store painting. But other parts got national coverage as well. I think it really depends on your social crowd more than geography. I work in a creative industry and you'd be hard pressed to find someone who doesn't know who Banksy is. If you hang out with accountants and lawyers, they probably wouldn't have a clue. |
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Why isn't "urban art" more popular in the US?, by Hubble Bubble on Apr 4, 2014 17:04:03 GMT 1, coz they didn't buy as much of it as we did and therefore don't need to hype it as much?
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Why isn't "urban art" more popular in the US?, by kobron on Apr 4, 2014 17:59:05 GMT 1, just curious if anyone has any thoughts? When I've visited Berlin, London, and Paris, it seemed like everyone knew about the more popular street artists (Banksy, Invader etc). If you ask the majority of people in the US, they are pretty clueless. Most people here will recognize the Shepard Fairey Obama poster, but don't know anything except the image. A lot of people know the name Banksy, but know nothing beyond the name. Even when he was doing BOTI, there wasn't much coverage in the mainstream media. Being that NYC was the street art capital of the world in the 80's, you'd think we would've kept up with the trends. Maybe I'm just sad that I have no friends who share my love for this movement hahahah. I have a friend that was over the other night. He's a graphic designer who designed the logo for one of the most popular websites in the world (everyone on here knows the logo but I'd rather not post it here.. PM if you care to know) but when I was showing him my portfolio, he had never heard of anybody I've collected.
because there is a very popular artist McDonalds ... 
just curious if anyone has any thoughts? When I've visited Berlin, London, and Paris, it seemed like everyone knew about the more popular street artists (Banksy, Invader etc). If you ask the majority of people in the US, they are pretty clueless. Most people here will recognize the Shepard Fairey Obama poster, but don't know anything except the image. A lot of people know the name Banksy, but know nothing beyond the name. Even when he was doing BOTI, there wasn't much coverage in the mainstream media. Being that NYC was the street art capital of the world in the 80's, you'd think we would've kept up with the trends. Maybe I'm just sad that I have no friends who share my love for this movement hahahah. I have a friend that was over the other night. He's a graphic designer who designed the logo for one of the most popular websites in the world (everyone on here knows the logo but I'd rather not post it here.. PM if you care to know) but when I was showing him my portfolio, he had never heard of anybody I've collected. because there is a very popular artist McDonalds ... |
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Why isn't "urban art" more popular in the US?, by Deleted on Apr 4, 2014 17:59:17 GMT 1, coz they didn't buy as much of it as we did and therefore don't need to hype it as much?
Ha so very very true !
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Why isn't "urban art" more popular in the US?, by dazarino on Apr 4, 2014 18:08:44 GMT 1, I have a lot of family in the States (Boston and north Carolina), and my fiancรฉ comes from Vancouver, and i can say the european artists are really quite unknown out there in comparison. Thats not that americans are ignorant to the artists we love, its just not getting as popular as it is in the uk. I can tell you now, that the banksy show had very little media coverage over there (apart from new york) and most people will have never heard of the name banksy and people who do, won't really recognise his artwork. Lets face it, most people in the uk, who if you mentioned the names, Dolk, faile,dal east ,roa, you would get a lot of blank confused stares My cousin owns an art school in Boston and he had never heard 99% of the artists mentioned on this forum. Urban art is still in its infancy and will take time to get to the masses. It will I'm sure, might just take a while There was actually quite a bit of media coverage of BOTI. It was on the front page of every major media website and was covered by all of the national news channels to varying degrees. Mostly the stunts like the Central Park stall and the thrift store painting. But other parts got national coverage as well. I think it really depends on your social crowd more than geography. I work in a creative industry and you'd be hard pressed to find someone who doesn't know who Banksy is. If you hang out with accountants and lawyers, they probably wouldn't have a clue.
Would be fun to organise a wide survey to see actually how much the adverse joe knows about street art... infact lets do it........
I have a lot of family in the States (Boston and north Carolina), and my fiancรฉ comes from Vancouver, and i can say the european artists are really quite unknown out there in comparison. Thats not that americans are ignorant to the artists we love, its just not getting as popular as it is in the uk. I can tell you now, that the banksy show had very little media coverage over there (apart from new york) and most people will have never heard of the name banksy and people who do, won't really recognise his artwork. Lets face it, most people in the uk, who if you mentioned the names, Dolk, faile,dal east ,roa, you would get a lot of blank confused stares My cousin owns an art school in Boston and he had never heard 99% of the artists mentioned on this forum. Urban art is still in its infancy and will take time to get to the masses. It will I'm sure, might just take a while There was actually quite a bit of media coverage of BOTI. It was on the front page of every major media website and was covered by all of the national news channels to varying degrees. Mostly the stunts like the Central Park stall and the thrift store painting. But other parts got national coverage as well. I think it really depends on your social crowd more than geography. I work in a creative industry and you'd be hard pressed to find someone who doesn't know who Banksy is. If you hang out with accountants and lawyers, they probably wouldn't have a clue. I understand but as i stated my cousin owns an art school and is a fine artist himself so not a lawyer. I think what we are saying is that while street art is gaining popularity its still unknown to most people, unless your really into, like yourself a creative industry, most people still don't know who these artists are. I work in the theatre industry in london and i can tell you, if you asked most people about street art only banksy might get mentioned if your lucky. Would be fun to organise a wide survey to see actually how much the adverse joe knows about street art... infact lets do it........ |
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Why isn't "urban art" more popular in the US?, by Deleted on Apr 4, 2014 18:27:06 GMT 1, There was actually quite a bit of media coverage of BOTI. It was on the front page of every major media website and was covered by all of the national news channels to varying degrees. Mostly the stunts like the Central Park stall and the thrift store painting. But other parts got national coverage as well. I think it really depends on your social crowd more than geography. I work in a creative industry and you'd be hard pressed to find someone who doesn't know who Banksy is. If you hang out with accountants and lawyers, they probably wouldn't have a clue.ย I understand but as i stated my cousin owns an art school and is a fine artist himself so not a lawyer. I think what we are saying is that while street art is gaining popularity its still unknown to most people, unless your really into, like yourself a creative industry, most people still don't know who these artists are. I work in the theatre industry in london and i can tell you, if you asked most people about street art only banksy might get mentioned if your lucky. Would be fun to organise a wide survey to see actually how much the adverse joe knows about street art... infact lets do it........
i've been involved in art a long time, i'd obviously heard of herring and banksy but never heard of kaws, os gem, faile etc so joe public wont know anything about them. Of all the people onto art theres prob a pretty small% into urban/street art but same goes for pop art etc. Its def an emerging sector and emerging faster than prob any before.
There was actually quite a bit of media coverage of BOTI. It was on the front page of every major media website and was covered by all of the national news channels to varying degrees. Mostly the stunts like the Central Park stall and the thrift store painting. But other parts got national coverage as well. I think it really depends on your social crowd more than geography. I work in a creative industry and you'd be hard pressed to find someone who doesn't know who Banksy is. If you hang out with accountants and lawyers, they probably wouldn't have a clue.ย I understand but as i stated my cousin owns an art school and is a fine artist himself so not a lawyer. I think what we are saying is that while street art is gaining popularity its still unknown to most people, unless your really into, like yourself a creative industry, most people still don't know who these artists are. I work in the theatre industry in london and i can tell you, if you asked most people about street art only banksy might get mentioned if your lucky. Would be fun to organise a wide survey to see actually how much the adverse joe knows about street art... infact lets do it........ i've been involved in art a long time, i'd obviously heard of herring and banksy but never heard of kaws, os gem, faile etc so joe public wont know anything about them. Of all the people onto art theres prob a pretty small% into urban/street art but same goes for pop art etc. Its def an emerging sector and emerging faster than prob any before. |
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Why isn't "urban art" more popular in the US?, by Deleted on Apr 4, 2014 18:36:58 GMT 1, I understand but as i stated my cousin owns an art school and is a fine artist himself so not a lawyer. I think what we are saying is that while street art is gaining popularity its still unknown to most people, unless your really into, like yourself a creative industry, most people still don't know who these artists are. I work in the theatre industry in london and i can tell you, if you asked most people about street art only banksy might get mentioned if your lucky. Would be fun to organise a wide survey to see actually how much the adverse joe knows about street art... infact lets do it........ i've been involved in art a long time, i'd obviously heard of herring and banksy but never heard of kaws, os gem, faile etc so joe public wont know anything about them. Of all the people onto art theres prob a pretty small% into urban/street art but same goes for pop art etc. Its def an emerging sector and emerging faster than prob any before.
I understand but as i stated my cousin owns an art school and is a fine artist himself so not a lawyer. I think what we are saying is that while street art is gaining popularity its still unknown to most people, unless your really into, like yourself a creative industry, most people still don't know who these artists are. I work in the theatre industry in london and i can tell you, if you asked most people about street art only banksy might get mentioned if your lucky. Would be fun to organise a wide survey to see actually how much the adverse joe knows about street art... infact lets do it........ i've been involved in art a long time, i'd obviously heard of herring and banksy but never heard of kaws, os gem, faile etc so joe public wont know anything about them. Of all the people onto art theres prob a pretty small% into urban/street art but same goes for pop art etc. Its def an emerging sector and emerging faster than prob any before. ^ Red |
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Why isn't "urban art" more popular in the US?, by randomname on Apr 4, 2014 18:37:08 GMT 1, There was actually quite a bit of media coverage of BOTI. It was on the front page of every major media website and was covered by all of the national news channels to varying degrees. Mostly the stunts like the Central Park stall and the thrift store painting. But other parts got national coverage as well. I think it really depends on your social crowd more than geography. I work in a creative industry and you'd be hard pressed to find someone who doesn't know who Banksy is. If you hang out with accountants and lawyers, they probably wouldn't have a clue. I understand but as i stated my cousin owns an art school and is a fine artist himself so not a lawyer. I think what we are saying is that while street art is gaining popularity its still unknown to most people, unless your really into, like yourself a creative industry, most people still don't know who these artists are. I work in the theatre industry in london and i can tell you, if you asked most people about street art only banksy might get mentioned if your lucky. Would be fun to organise a wide survey to see actually how much the adverse joe knows about street art... infact lets do it........
I think we're saying the same thing. I hang around mostly creative people. Everyone knows who Banksy is. Shepard Fairey is probably even more well known. In the general population, a lot of people have at least heard of Obey. And pretty much everyone is aware of "that guy who made the Obama poster."
The general population doesn't have a clue beyond Obey and Banksy. But I get the feeling that even in England, most people only know Banksy because he's a British celebrity of sorts. I don't get the feeling that street art is a huge part of the general culture there, but I could be wrong.
That said, isn't part of what we like about street art is that not everyone knows about it or cares? I'd feel at least 7% uncooler if I walk into a bar and someone else is wearing the same Scuba Horse shirt.
There was actually quite a bit of media coverage of BOTI. It was on the front page of every major media website and was covered by all of the national news channels to varying degrees. Mostly the stunts like the Central Park stall and the thrift store painting. But other parts got national coverage as well. I think it really depends on your social crowd more than geography. I work in a creative industry and you'd be hard pressed to find someone who doesn't know who Banksy is. If you hang out with accountants and lawyers, they probably wouldn't have a clue. I understand but as i stated my cousin owns an art school and is a fine artist himself so not a lawyer. I think what we are saying is that while street art is gaining popularity its still unknown to most people, unless your really into, like yourself a creative industry, most people still don't know who these artists are. I work in the theatre industry in london and i can tell you, if you asked most people about street art only banksy might get mentioned if your lucky. Would be fun to organise a wide survey to see actually how much the adverse joe knows about street art... infact lets do it........ I think we're saying the same thing. I hang around mostly creative people. Everyone knows who Banksy is. Shepard Fairey is probably even more well known. In the general population, a lot of people have at least heard of Obey. And pretty much everyone is aware of "that guy who made the Obama poster." The general population doesn't have a clue beyond Obey and Banksy. But I get the feeling that even in England, most people only know Banksy because he's a British celebrity of sorts. I don't get the feeling that street art is a huge part of the general culture there, but I could be wrong. That said, isn't part of what we like about street art is that not everyone knows about it or cares? I'd feel at least 7% uncooler if I walk into a bar and someone else is wearing the same Scuba Horse shirt. |
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Why isn't "urban art" more popular in the US?, by Deleted on Apr 4, 2014 18:47:52 GMT 1, ^ Red
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Why isn't "urban art" more popular in the US?, by Deleted on Apr 4, 2014 18:53:04 GMT 1,
what does red mean street?[/quote]
LOL Just a bit of word play with your spelling mistake: Red Herring
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what does red mean street?[/quote] LOL Just a bit of word play with your spelling mistake: Red Herring (something intended to divert attention from the real problem or matter at hand; a misleading clue) |
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Why isn't "urban art" more popular in the US?, by randomname on Apr 4, 2014 18:54:51 GMT 1,
what does red mean street?[/quote]
I'm guessing a typo. I think he wants you to know he read it.
Or maybe it's a street thing. Either way, I think it's a compliment.
what does red mean street?[/quote] I'm guessing a typo. I think he wants you to know he read it. Or maybe it's a street thing. Either way, I think it's a compliment. |
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Why isn't "urban art" more popular in the US?, by Deleted on Apr 4, 2014 18:58:40 GMT 1, what does red mean street?
LOL Just a bit of word play with your spelling mistake: Red Herring
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haha well spotted, ive fingers like sausages which isnt great for iphones, i use the back button more than any other
what does red mean street? LOL Just a bit of word play with your spelling mistake: Red Herring (something intended to divert attention from the real problem or matter at hand; a misleading clue) [/quote] haha well spotted, ive fingers like sausages which isnt great for iphones, i use the back button more than any other |
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Why isn't "urban art" more popular in the US?, by Deleted on Apr 4, 2014 19:01:20 GMT 1, the majority of my friends are highly creative, and many work in the art, fashion, design, music etc. industries, but still don't seem aware of this scene. Even the friends that live in NYC
the majority of my friends are highly creative, and many work in the art, fashion, design, music etc. industries, but still don't seem aware of this scene. Even the friends that live in NYC
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Why isn't "urban art" more popular in the US?, by Deleted on Apr 4, 2014 19:02:16 GMT 1, also, when BOTI was happening, I really don't remember seeing much, other than a few pieces on the Central Park sale, in the news
also, when BOTI was happening, I really don't remember seeing much, other than a few pieces on the Central Park sale, in the news
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Why isn't "urban art" more popular in the US?, by thisisanton on Apr 4, 2014 19:12:49 GMT 1, I don't think urban art is mainstream here in the US, at least for now. LA and NY probably maybe the exception. Being on this forum makes it look like it's far more mainstream than it actually is. A few hundred members, maybe 1/4 living in the US. Amboguy is right, we all live in a little bubble.
I work in the entertainment industry, and some people know the name Banksy and Shepard Fairey (Most people would say the Obama poster guy or that obey guy). Probably because it's "cool" to know who Banksy is but that's about it. A good experiment would be to put 5 examples of art in front someone and tell them to pick the Banksy. The majority of people would get it wrong.
Only time will tell.....It could be a fad and go away in 20 years. Same thing could be said for all of those Mondo posters.
I don't think urban art is mainstream here in the US, at least for now. LA and NY probably maybe the exception. Being on this forum makes it look like it's far more mainstream than it actually is. A few hundred members, maybe 1/4 living in the US. Amboguy is right, we all live in a little bubble.
I work in the entertainment industry, and some people know the name Banksy and Shepard Fairey (Most people would say the Obama poster guy or that obey guy). Probably because it's "cool" to know who Banksy is but that's about it. A good experiment would be to put 5 examples of art in front someone and tell them to pick the Banksy. The majority of people would get it wrong.
Only time will tell.....It could be a fad and go away in 20 years. Same thing could be said for all of those Mondo posters.
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Why isn't "urban art" more popular in the US?, by sin on Apr 4, 2014 19:21:04 GMT 1, The general public dont know art in general. Other than 4 artists they are likely to have heard of.
Picaso
Van Gogh
Dali
Warhol
Outside of that some people know The Scream, but rarely know the artist and once and a while people know Pollock.
Expecting anyone other than young, hip people from creative based industries OR people actively involved in urban art to know anything about anyone outside of that is a real stretch.
Then, to go beyond Banksy, Shep, is a stretch even further and if they know Shep they call him Obey.
And for this... I am eternally grateful.
The general public dont know art in general. Other than 4 artists they are likely to have heard of.
Picaso
Van Gogh
Dali
Warhol
Outside of that some people know The Scream, but rarely know the artist and once and a while people know Pollock.
Expecting anyone other than young, hip people from creative based industries OR people actively involved in urban art to know anything about anyone outside of that is a real stretch.
Then, to go beyond Banksy, Shep, is a stretch even further and if they know Shep they call him Obey.
And for this... I am eternally grateful.
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Why isn't "urban art" more popular in the US?, by thisisanton on Apr 5, 2014 0:01:30 GMT 1, I'd throw in Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo as artists the general public would know. At least I hope....
I'd throw in Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo as artists the general public would know. At least I hope....
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Why isn't "urban art" more popular in the US?, by Deleted on Apr 5, 2014 0:28:14 GMT 1, i'd say most Americans know all of the artists listed above, but sadly, through advertising (i think there was a beer commercial that used Van Gogh's art) or cheap posters sold at the mall (Dali, Picasso). I don't think most would know Matise, Rembrandt (just the name of a brand of toothpaste), Mondrian, or other really important artists, because their work hasn't been "sold" to the public
i'd say most Americans know all of the artists listed above, but sadly, through advertising (i think there was a beer commercial that used Van Gogh's art) or cheap posters sold at the mall (Dali, Picasso). I don't think most would know Matise, Rembrandt (just the name of a brand of toothpaste), Mondrian, or other really important artists, because their work hasn't been "sold" to the public
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Why isn't "urban art" more popular in the US?, by Deleted on Apr 5, 2014 0:28:49 GMT 1, also - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!
also - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!
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