http://www.citypages.com/2011-09-21/arts/minneapolis-graffiti-artists-create-art-above-the-law/
With the popularity of Banksy and numerous street/public art projects, it's an interesting evolution. I know personally I've seen some great graffiti all over Mpls. Yes, there are some amazing murals that the city commissioned, but for the Mpls natives, if you want to see some great graffiti art, look no further than the Midtown Greenway trail. Makes my bike ride all the better to see good graffiti- meaning something where I know it's more than just a small tag, something that took time and skill. Example, if you take the Midtown Greenway towards the Mississippi River you'll see some great art, much better than say, whoever spray paints "Hammertime" on a bunch of the stop signs in my neighborhood. I know, I know- it's illegal. But I still enjoy it. Maybe it's the whole drama of it all- that someone is defying the law to make something beautiful.
Also the article talks about other forms of public art, like yarn bombing. Anyone in Uptown remember the "Hot Tea" that kept sprouting up? If you ever get the chance to talk to Eric Rieger, the guy behind it, do so. He's pretty cool.
My only wish is that I was more knowledgeable of the different street art/artists here in Minneapolis- I kind of aspire to be like my friend Sara Neppl, who is quite the connoisseur of Seattle street art.
wanna know my secret? it's flickr. i started taking pics and putting them in seattle street art flickr pools, and pretty soon street artists were taking themselves in my photos and adding me as contacts and POOF. it is done. here, this is for you:
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