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Top STREET Artists , by Petrusino on Jun 12, 2014 14:26:35 GMT 1, What do you think are the 10 most important STREET artists since the birth of street art to date?
I am not referring to sales figures; I am referring to pure STREET ART.
Only living artists.
What do you think are the 10 most important STREET artists since the birth of street art to date?
I am not referring to sales figures; I am referring to pure STREET ART.
Only living artists.
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Top STREET Artists , by chads007 on Jun 12, 2014 14:44:54 GMT 1, Phlegm and interesni kazki and os gemeos have to be there. ..
Phlegm and interesni kazki and os gemeos have to be there. ..
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Top STREET Artists , by South Bound on Jun 12, 2014 14:45:52 GMT 1, What do you think are the 10 most important STREET artists since the birth of street art to date? I am not referring to sales figures; I am referring to pure STREET ART. Only living artists.
If you do not want those who have passed on then remove "All Time" from title of thread. In my opinion the two most important are no longer alive... Which would undermine the integrity of the thread.
What do you think are the 10 most important STREET artists since the birth of street art to date? I am not referring to sales figures; I am referring to pure STREET ART. Only living artists. If you do not want those who have passed on then remove "All Time" from title of thread. In my opinion the two most important are no longer alive... Which would undermine the integrity of the thread. |
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Top STREET Artists , by Petrusino on Jun 12, 2014 14:49:04 GMT 1, What do you think are the 10 most important STREET artists since the birth of street art to date? I am not referring to sales figures; I am referring to pure STREET ART. Only living artists. If you do not want those who have passed on then remove "All Time" from title of thread. In my opinion the two most important are no longer alive... Which would undermine the integrity of the thread.
What do you think are the 10 most important STREET artists since the birth of street art to date? I am not referring to sales figures; I am referring to pure STREET ART. Only living artists. If you do not want those who have passed on then remove "All Time" from title of thread. In my opinion the two most important are no longer alive... Which would undermine the integrity of the thread. perceptive |
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Top STREET Artists , by Unica on Jun 12, 2014 15:18:08 GMT 1, Banksy!!!!!
Banksy!!!!!
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Top STREET Artists , by South Bound on Jun 12, 2014 15:28:33 GMT 1, In there prime: I would put Barry McGee (or other psuednym) and Steve ESPO Powers up there. Not only do I love them but most of the "Writers" I know consider them to be hugely important / influential to that style.
In there prime: I would put Barry McGee (or other psuednym) and Steve ESPO Powers up there. Not only do I love them but most of the "Writers" I know consider them to be hugely important / influential to that style.
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Top STREET Artists , by Lroy on Jun 12, 2014 15:39:23 GMT 1, You mean only hard and invicible workers ( no big crews/trusts as Jr/obey per exemple ? ) who get up earlier to paint in the shadow, with a simple ladder in front a building of 300 stages ?
Ok. Simple :
Invader
Aryz
ROA
Stik
Stinkfish
Phlegm of course
Dale East
Lush
Reka, etc...
And a lot incredibe men or women from a lot of nations ( I forgot their names sorry )
Oh ! that's funny, no stencilers in there ! :-)
You mean only hard and invicible workers ( no big crews/trusts as Jr/obey per exemple ? ) who get up earlier to paint in the shadow, with a simple ladder in front a building of 300 stages ?
Ok. Simple :
Invader
Aryz
ROA
Stik
Stinkfish
Phlegm of course
Dale East
Lush
Reka, etc...
And a lot incredibe men or women from a lot of nations ( I forgot their names sorry )
Oh ! that's funny, no stencilers in there ! :-)
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Top STREET Artists , by Petrusino on Jun 12, 2014 16:06:14 GMT 1, I agree with some of your taste, but I fully disagree that you have not added to the list the artist who sells most of all and in spite of everything continues to make street art at the highest level; And he also uses stencils often! 
I agree with some of your taste, but I fully disagree that you have not added to the list the artist who sells most of all and in spite of everything continues to make street art at the highest level; And he also uses stencils often! |
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Top STREET Artists , by Deleted on Jun 12, 2014 16:13:22 GMT 1, I know he's new, but I'm going to add Ernet Zacharevic to the mix
I know he's new, but I'm going to add Ernet Zacharevic to the mix
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Top STREET Artists , by Lroy on Jun 12, 2014 16:22:00 GMT 1, Ahhh Banksy !! Banksy is a particular artist and person as I heard ;-)
Banksy is nothing more and less than Banksy and he will be only the ONE, the last and the first ( even if for some of you Blek, Miss Tic and others made a lot of stencils in the 80 : Banksy gave to the stencils, minds and reasons, messages and corpse, he was, he is still an agitator, a rebel, and likes to make jokes to the world ( to denunce it also ) , he is the McLaren/Rotten of the Street-art ( without McLaren/Rotten, we would never heard about the Clash per exemple, nor the Punk ! ).
Anyway, I made a fault writing Invader ( and Stik who is in galleries also ) because Invader sells a lot ( prints, kits ) and this thread is about people painting walls, not making prints ( that's why I did not put Dolk and some Norway artists, etc... )
Ahhh Banksy !! Banksy is a particular artist and person as I heard ;-)
Banksy is nothing more and less than Banksy and he will be only the ONE, the last and the first ( even if for some of you Blek, Miss Tic and others made a lot of stencils in the 80 : Banksy gave to the stencils, minds and reasons, messages and corpse, he was, he is still an agitator, a rebel, and likes to make jokes to the world ( to denunce it also ) , he is the McLaren/Rotten of the Street-art ( without McLaren/Rotten, we would never heard about the Clash per exemple, nor the Punk ! ).
Anyway, I made a fault writing Invader ( and Stik who is in galleries also ) because Invader sells a lot ( prints, kits ) and this thread is about people painting walls, not making prints ( that's why I did not put Dolk and some Norway artists, etc... )
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Top STREET Artists , by Petrusino on Jun 12, 2014 16:39:06 GMT 1, Invader sells his prints to finance the largest operation of street art of all time; "The Invasion" ... so I think he should definitely be on the list . I would not put on the list, street artists who define themselves as such, by painting a wall every three years just before a new release and just in case of a new release
Invader sells his prints to finance the largest operation of street art of all time; "The Invasion" ... so I think he should definitely be on the list . I would not put on the list, street artists who define themselves as such, by painting a wall every three years just before a new release and just in case of a new release |
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Top STREET Artists , by Lroy on Jun 12, 2014 16:55:54 GMT 1, I am totally agree. 100%
I am totally agree. 100%
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Top STREET Artists , by Deleted on Jun 12, 2014 17:35:09 GMT 1, Post Basquiat/Haring top 12.
The most influential 12 or the Dirty Dozen
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Banksy (stencil art)
Shepard Fairey (stickers, concept of brand, propaganda)
Barry Mcgee (Graffiti to character, mission school, beautiful losers)
Invader (conceptual, global)
Blek Le Rat (stencil pioneer)
Espo (roller/shutters)
Faile collective with Bรคst/Aiko (Various combinations paste ups)
Swoon (woodcuts, community, charity)
Brad Downey (Urban intervention pioneer)
Os Gemeos (Graffiti, Latin America, Exhibitions, Surrealism)
Blu (Political, animation, going big)
Kaws (Ad takeovers, brand, cross over)
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David Choe, Vhils, JR, Dan Witz, Logan Hicks and many more fighting for the next slots.
Post Basquiat/Haring top 12.
The most influential 12 or the Dirty Dozen
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Banksy (stencil art)
Shepard Fairey (stickers, concept of brand, propaganda)
Barry Mcgee (Graffiti to character, mission school, beautiful losers)
Invader (conceptual, global)
Blek Le Rat (stencil pioneer)
Espo (roller/shutters)
Faile collective with Bรคst/Aiko (Various combinations paste ups)
Swoon (woodcuts, community, charity)
Brad Downey (Urban intervention pioneer)
Os Gemeos (Graffiti, Latin America, Exhibitions, Surrealism)
Blu (Political, animation, going big)
Kaws (Ad takeovers, brand, cross over)
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David Choe, Vhils, JR, Dan Witz, Logan Hicks and many more fighting for the next slots.
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Top STREET Artists , by South Bound on Jun 12, 2014 17:40:15 GMT 1, Post Basquiat/Haring top 11. The most influential 12 or the Dirty Dozen ............................................... Banksy (stencil art) Shepard Fairey (stickers, concept of brand, propaganda) Barry Mcgee (Graffiti to character, mission school, beautiful losers) Invader (conceptual, global) Blek Le Rat (stencil pioneer) Espo (roller/shutters) Faile collective with Bรคst/Aiko (Various combinations paste ups) Swoon (woodcuts, community, charity) Brad Downeyn (Urban intervention pioneer) Os Gemeos (Graffiti, Latin America, Exhibitions, Surrealism) Blu (Political, animation, going big) Kaws (Ad takeovers, brand, cross over) ............................................ David Choe, Vhils, JR, Dan Witz, Logan Hicks and many more fighting for the next slots.
I think this does a good job summing it up.
Post Basquiat/Haring top 11. The most influential 12 or the Dirty Dozen ............................................... Banksy (stencil art) Shepard Fairey (stickers, concept of brand, propaganda) Barry Mcgee (Graffiti to character, mission school, beautiful losers) Invader (conceptual, global) Blek Le Rat (stencil pioneer) Espo (roller/shutters) Faile collective with Bรคst/Aiko (Various combinations paste ups) Swoon (woodcuts, community, charity) Brad Downeyn (Urban intervention pioneer) Os Gemeos (Graffiti, Latin America, Exhibitions, Surrealism) Blu (Political, animation, going big) Kaws (Ad takeovers, brand, cross over) ............................................ David Choe, Vhils, JR, Dan Witz, Logan Hicks and many more fighting for the next slots. I think this does a good job summing it up. |
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Top STREET Artists , by South Bound on Jun 12, 2014 17:43:38 GMT 1, I might add ROA and EINE to the list of those on the outside looking in. They have expanded on the styles of those listed in the top 12 and done an admirable job at it.
I might add ROA and EINE to the list of those on the outside looking in. They have expanded on the styles of those listed in the top 12 and done an admirable job at it.
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Top STREET Artists , by Stoko on Jun 12, 2014 17:57:39 GMT 1, Post Basquiat/Haring top 11. The most influential 12 or the Dirty Dozen ............................................... Banksy (stencil art) Shepard Fairey (stickers, concept of brand, propaganda) Barry Mcgee (Graffiti to character, mission school, beautiful losers) Invader (conceptual, global) Blek Le Rat (stencil pioneer) Espo (roller/shutters) Faile collective with Bรคst/Aiko (Various combinations paste ups) Swoon (woodcuts, community, charity) Brad Downeyn (Urban intervention pioneer) Os Gemeos (Graffiti, Latin America, Exhibitions, Surrealism) Blu (Political, animation, going big) Kaws (Ad takeovers, brand, cross over) ............................................ David Choe, Vhils, JR, Dan Witz, Logan Hicks and many more fighting for the next slots.
I'd have Gee Vaucher in there for the UK people of, ahem, 'a certain age'. Long before Hip Hop culture hit the UK Crass used stencils and paste ups intensively and it tore through the UK like wildfire in the punk underground - EVERYONE was making stencils and paste ups of varying quality and intellect. I see a direct link between Crass and 70s US graf to create what we consider 'street art' nowadays, actually making a point rather than tagging.
Post Basquiat/Haring top 11. The most influential 12 or the Dirty Dozen ............................................... Banksy (stencil art) Shepard Fairey (stickers, concept of brand, propaganda) Barry Mcgee (Graffiti to character, mission school, beautiful losers) Invader (conceptual, global) Blek Le Rat (stencil pioneer) Espo (roller/shutters) Faile collective with Bรคst/Aiko (Various combinations paste ups) Swoon (woodcuts, community, charity) Brad Downeyn (Urban intervention pioneer) Os Gemeos (Graffiti, Latin America, Exhibitions, Surrealism) Blu (Political, animation, going big) Kaws (Ad takeovers, brand, cross over) ............................................ David Choe, Vhils, JR, Dan Witz, Logan Hicks and many more fighting for the next slots. Agree with most of these. Though I wouldn't have Brad Downey or Blu in there. I'd have Gee Vaucher in there for the UK people of, ahem, 'a certain age'. Long before Hip Hop culture hit the UK Crass used stencils and paste ups intensively and it tore through the UK like wildfire in the punk underground - EVERYONE was making stencils and paste ups of varying quality and intellect. I see a direct link between Crass and 70s US graf to create what we consider 'street art' nowadays, actually making a point rather than tagging. |
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Top STREET Artists , by sakyamuni on Jun 12, 2014 18:24:29 GMT 1, i would add Escif to the list
i would add Escif to the list |
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Top STREET Artists , by Petrusino on Jun 12, 2014 18:42:14 GMT 1, I fully agree with the list of M. also the artistic references are perfect. it's hard with only 10 slots. A lot of big names are left out; but the ones he put on the list must stay absolutely on the list. Many others would deserve to be named, for example Roa, Monsieur Andrรจ, Cost, Eine, Jenkins.... but those on the list have influenced the style of hundreds of modern street artists.
I fully agree with the list of M. also the artistic references are perfect. it's hard with only 10 slots. A lot of big names are left out; but the ones he put on the list must stay absolutely on the list. Many others would deserve to be named, for example Roa, Monsieur Andrรจ, Cost, Eine, Jenkins.... but those on the list have influenced the style of hundreds of modern street artists.
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Top STREET Artists , by Stoko on Jun 12, 2014 18:47:29 GMT 1, yeah cost should be in there.
Much as i love the work of Eine, Phlegm etc i wouldn't say they were 'important' street artists in the big scheme of things compared to some other names mentioned
yeah cost should be in there.
Much as i love the work of Eine, Phlegm etc i wouldn't say they were 'important' street artists in the big scheme of things compared to some other names mentioned
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Top STREET Artists , by Lroy on Jun 12, 2014 19:09:11 GMT 1, Nuart as your Festival, you are a reference and your clever analysis also ! Great point of view on history of the street-art !
No, please , Petrusino, not Monsieur Saraiva Andrรฉ, le " baron de ces dames " , an hipster playing with fame because of his snobish night connaissances, etc...
I am not too much agree also about Kaws ( I would see him maybe more in Artoyz magazine, lol ) and I think that Faile made more prints than walls : am I wrong ?
What about Old school graffitis anyway ( I seem to see always the same names here ) ?
Nuart as your Festival, you are a reference and your clever analysis also ! Great point of view on history of the street-art !
No, please , Petrusino, not Monsieur Saraiva Andrรฉ, le " baron de ces dames " , an hipster playing with fame because of his snobish night connaissances, etc...
I am not too much agree also about Kaws ( I would see him maybe more in Artoyz magazine, lol ) and I think that Faile made more prints than walls : am I wrong ?
What about Old school graffitis anyway ( I seem to see always the same names here ) ?
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Top STREET Artists , by adargas on Jun 12, 2014 19:12:24 GMT 1, 1. Invader
2. Invader
3. Invader
4. Roa
5. Artyz
6. Invader
7. Invader
8. Invader
9. Invader
10. Invader
desperately want:
Invader : Albino, Outsider prints
Roa: Family friendly sketch
Invaded greets
1. Invader
2. Invader
3. Invader
4. Roa
5. Artyz
6. Invader
7. Invader
8. Invader
9. Invader
10. Invader
desperately want:
Invader : Albino, Outsider prints
Roa: Family friendly sketch
Invaded greets
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Top STREET Artists , by mmmike on Jun 12, 2014 19:13:45 GMT 1, Post Basquiat/Haring top 12. The most influential 12 or the Dirty Dozen ............................................... Banksy (stencil art) Shepard Fairey (stickers, concept of brand, propaganda) Barry Mcgee (Graffiti to character, mission school, beautiful losers) Invader (conceptual, global) Blek Le Rat (stencil pioneer) Espo (roller/shutters) Faile collective with Bรคst/Aiko (Various combinations paste ups) Swoon (woodcuts, community, charity) Brad Downey (Urban intervention pioneer) Os Gemeos (Graffiti, Latin America, Exhibitions, Surrealism) Blu (Political, animation, going big) Kaws (Ad takeovers, brand, cross over) ............................................ David Choe, Vhils, JR, Dan Witz, Logan Hicks and many more fighting for the next slots.
Futura (abstract graffiti)
Eric Haze (most under rated, massive influence on Hip Hop culture, streetwear, graphic design)
Might even need MBW on the list. I don't like his stuff but he has influenced others by showing how easy it is to be successful copying others (Dolk, Martin Watson, etc.) He has really influenced the current state of "Urban art" for better or worse he has had a bigger impact than many on the list.
I'd say knock off Invader, I like his stuff but don't think he has influenced much. Also Blek, he was a pioneer with a technique but I'm not sure his art has done much and someone else would have done it if he hadn't. Blu is a favorite of mine on the list but I don't think he has had that break through impact yet. I think it is likely but I don't think he is there yet.
Post Basquiat/Haring top 12. The most influential 12 or the Dirty Dozen ............................................... Banksy (stencil art) Shepard Fairey (stickers, concept of brand, propaganda) Barry Mcgee (Graffiti to character, mission school, beautiful losers) Invader (conceptual, global) Blek Le Rat (stencil pioneer) Espo (roller/shutters) Faile collective with Bรคst/Aiko (Various combinations paste ups) Swoon (woodcuts, community, charity) Brad Downey (Urban intervention pioneer) Os Gemeos (Graffiti, Latin America, Exhibitions, Surrealism) Blu (Political, animation, going big) Kaws (Ad takeovers, brand, cross over) ............................................ David Choe, Vhils, JR, Dan Witz, Logan Hicks and many more fighting for the next slots. Missing Futura (abstract graffiti) Eric Haze (most under rated, massive influence on Hip Hop culture, streetwear, graphic design) Might even need MBW on the list. I don't like his stuff but he has influenced others by showing how easy it is to be successful copying others (Dolk, Martin Watson, etc.) He has really influenced the current state of "Urban art" for better or worse he has had a bigger impact than many on the list. I'd say knock off Invader, I like his stuff but don't think he has influenced much. Also Blek, he was a pioneer with a technique but I'm not sure his art has done much and someone else would have done it if he hadn't. Blu is a favorite of mine on the list but I don't think he has had that break through impact yet. I think it is likely but I don't think he is there yet. |
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Top STREET Artists , by Petrusino on Jun 12, 2014 19:48:43 GMT 1, If we add Futura, we must add also Chaz Bojourquez and lots of others graffiti/street art legends!
If we add Futura, we must add also Chaz Bojourquez and lots of others graffiti/street art legends!
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Top STREET Artists , by Petrusino on Jun 12, 2014 19:53:26 GMT 1, This post is just to surpass the number of the beast in my posts counter XD \m/
This post is just to surpass the number of the beast in my posts counter XD \m/
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Top STREET Artists , by Deleted on Jun 12, 2014 19:54:14 GMT 1, Post Basquiat/Haring top 12. The most influential 12 or the Dirty Dozen ............................................... Banksy (stencil art) Shepard Fairey (stickers, concept of brand, propaganda) Barry Mcgee (Graffiti to character, mission school, beautiful losers) Invader (conceptual, global) Blek Le Rat (stencil pioneer) Espo (roller/shutters) Faile collective with Bรคst/Aiko (Various combinations paste ups) Swoon (woodcuts, community, charity) Brad Downey (Urban intervention pioneer) Os Gemeos (Graffiti, Latin America, Exhibitions, Surrealism) Blu (Political, animation, going big) Kaws (Ad takeovers, brand, cross over) ............................................ David Choe, Vhils, JR, Dan Witz, Logan Hicks and many more fighting for the next slots. Missing Futura (abstract graffiti) Eric Haze (most under rated, massive influence on Hip Hop culture, streetwear, graphic design) Might even need MBW on the list. I don't like his stuff but he has influenced others by showing how easy it is to be successful copying others (Dolk, Martin Watson, etc.) He has really influenced the current state of "Urban art" for better or worse he has had a bigger impact than many on the list. I'd say knock off Invader, I like his stuff but don't think he has influenced much. Also Blek, he was a pioneer with a technique but I'm not sure his art has done much and someone else would have done it if he hadn't. Blu is a favorite of mine on the list but I don't think he has had that break through impact yet. I think it is likely but I don't think he is there yet.
Post Basquiat/Haring top 12. The most influential 12 or the Dirty Dozen ............................................... Banksy (stencil art) Shepard Fairey (stickers, concept of brand, propaganda) Barry Mcgee (Graffiti to character, mission school, beautiful losers) Invader (conceptual, global) Blek Le Rat (stencil pioneer) Espo (roller/shutters) Faile collective with Bรคst/Aiko (Various combinations paste ups) Swoon (woodcuts, community, charity) Brad Downey (Urban intervention pioneer) Os Gemeos (Graffiti, Latin America, Exhibitions, Surrealism) Blu (Political, animation, going big) Kaws (Ad takeovers, brand, cross over) ............................................ David Choe, Vhils, JR, Dan Witz, Logan Hicks and many more fighting for the next slots. Missing Futura (abstract graffiti) Eric Haze (most under rated, massive influence on Hip Hop culture, streetwear, graphic design) Might even need MBW on the list. I don't like his stuff but he has influenced others by showing how easy it is to be successful copying others (Dolk, Martin Watson, etc.) He has really influenced the current state of "Urban art" for better or worse he has had a bigger impact than many on the list. I'd say knock off Invader, I like his stuff but don't think he has influenced much. Also Blek, he was a pioneer with a technique but I'm not sure his art has done much and someone else would have done it if he hadn't. Blu is a favorite of mine on the list but I don't think he has had that break through impact yet. I think it is likely but I don't think he is there yet. Oi make your own list. I'd have Futura down as a massively influential graffiti writer but not street artist, and he was far from the first to make abstract graffiti, Haze is a weird choice, he's had really zero impact on street art. and sorry but lol @mbw, less than zero impact amongst artists or people engaged in this culture, well, apart from Bambi maybe. |
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Top STREET Artists , by Deleted on Jun 12, 2014 19:58:51 GMT 1, If we add Futura, we must add also Chaz Bojourquez and lots of others graffiti/street art legends!
If we add Futura, we must add also Chaz Bojourquez and lots of others graffiti/street art legends! so let's not hey ;-) |
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Top STREET Artists , by mmmike on Jun 12, 2014 20:06:37 GMT 1, Missing Futura (abstract graffiti) Eric Haze (most under rated, massive influence on Hip Hop culture, streetwear, graphic design) Might even need MBW on the list. I don't like his stuff but he has influenced others by showing how easy it is to be successful copying others (Dolk, Martin Watson, etc.) He has really influenced the current state of "Urban art" for better or worse he has had a bigger impact than many on the list. I'd say knock off Invader, I like his stuff but don't think he has influenced much. Also Blek, he was a pioneer with a technique but I'm not sure his art has done much and someone else would have done it if he hadn't. Blu is a favorite of mine on the list but I don't think he has had that break through impact yet. I think it is likely but I don't think he is there yet. Oi make your own list. I'd have Futura down as a massively influential graffiti writer but not street artist, and he was far from the first to make abstract graffiti, Haze is a weird choice, he's had really zero impact on street art. and sorry but lol @mbw, less than zero impact amongst artists or people engaged in this culture, well, apart from Bambi maybe.
And I have never owned or liked MBW's stuff but I think you are underappreciating how different things are post MBW. Look at all the junk, repetitive prints that are being released. Look at how many people have started calling themselves street artists with nothing original to say. And yes Bambi would never have existed without MBW.
Missing Futura (abstract graffiti) Eric Haze (most under rated, massive influence on Hip Hop culture, streetwear, graphic design) Might even need MBW on the list. I don't like his stuff but he has influenced others by showing how easy it is to be successful copying others (Dolk, Martin Watson, etc.) He has really influenced the current state of "Urban art" for better or worse he has had a bigger impact than many on the list. I'd say knock off Invader, I like his stuff but don't think he has influenced much. Also Blek, he was a pioneer with a technique but I'm not sure his art has done much and someone else would have done it if he hadn't. Blu is a favorite of mine on the list but I don't think he has had that break through impact yet. I think it is likely but I don't think he is there yet. Oi make your own list. I'd have Futura down as a massively influential graffiti writer but not street artist, and he was far from the first to make abstract graffiti, Haze is a weird choice, he's had really zero impact on street art. and sorry but lol @mbw, less than zero impact amongst artists or people engaged in this culture, well, apart from Bambi maybe. Your list was great. Just making conversation. I do think Graffiti is a big part of street art and needs to be included. And you don't have to be first to have an impact or be important. I think Futura was seen and had an impact. I think your knock on Haze you could make the same argument with others like KAWS. He has had his impact more outside of street art with the toys and such. I think most of these people have had influence, popularity and in some cases fame by expanding past the street, that includes Haring. And I have never owned or liked MBW's stuff but I think you are underappreciating how different things are post MBW. Look at all the junk, repetitive prints that are being released. Look at how many people have started calling themselves street artists with nothing original to say. And yes Bambi would never have existed without MBW. |
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Top STREET Artists , by Stoko on Jun 12, 2014 20:10:06 GMT 1, Of course - how did I forget Futura? Number one on the list for sure.
Of course - how did I forget Futura? Number one on the list for sure.
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Top STREET Artists , by johnnyh on Jun 12, 2014 20:11:01 GMT 1, Not gonna even try it's so subjective but also my knowledge is not good enough
But haring and Samoa/Basquait have to be there so do the really early street Graf artists in the US without whom very little may have happened people like Taki183, Fab 5 Freddy etc
Banksy is also a must as he is legendary and influenced so many. No idea who created the Brazil South American scene but know for sure not OS Gemeos and the like. But they must have the real legends who influenced Gemeos and the like to paint.
Apologies if my Graf names are wrong but lack of knowledge
Many street artists earn and are great so not knocking anyone etc but have had very little real influence other than great works and pricing etc. not sure turning street art into contemporary qualifies you in this theme
Not gonna even try it's so subjective but also my knowledge is not good enough
But haring and Samoa/Basquait have to be there so do the really early street Graf artists in the US without whom very little may have happened people like Taki183, Fab 5 Freddy etc
Banksy is also a must as he is legendary and influenced so many. No idea who created the Brazil South American scene but know for sure not OS Gemeos and the like. But they must have the real legends who influenced Gemeos and the like to paint.
Apologies if my Graf names are wrong but lack of knowledge
Many street artists earn and are great so not knocking anyone etc but have had very little real influence other than great works and pricing etc. not sure turning street art into contemporary qualifies you in this theme
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Top STREET Artists , by South Bound on Jun 12, 2014 20:16:20 GMT 1, Not gonna even try it's so subjective but also my knowledge is not good enough But haring and Samoa/Basquait have to be there so do the really early street Graf artists in the US without whom very little may have happened people like Taki183, Fab 5 Freddy etc Banksy is also a must as he is legendary and influenced so many. No idea who created the Brazil South American scene but know for sure not OS Gemeos and the like. But they must have the real legends who influenced Gemeos and the like to paint. Apologies if my Graf names are wrong but lack of knowledge Many street artists earn and are great so not knocking anyone etc but have had very little real influence other than great works and pricing etc. not sure turning street art into contemporary qualifies you in this theme
I think most, if not all would agree with you on Haring and Basqiuat, but the OP asked for living artists.
Not gonna even try it's so subjective but also my knowledge is not good enough But haring and Samoa/Basquait have to be there so do the really early street Graf artists in the US without whom very little may have happened people like Taki183, Fab 5 Freddy etc Banksy is also a must as he is legendary and influenced so many. No idea who created the Brazil South American scene but know for sure not OS Gemeos and the like. But they must have the real legends who influenced Gemeos and the like to paint. Apologies if my Graf names are wrong but lack of knowledge Many street artists earn and are great so not knocking anyone etc but have had very little real influence other than great works and pricing etc. not sure turning street art into contemporary qualifies you in this theme I think most, if not all would agree with you on Haring and Basqiuat, but the OP asked for living artists. |
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