Introduction to GraffitiLate 1960’s graffiti grew in popularity.

During the 1970’s graffiti existed mostly in clubs through rock bands.

Philadelphia was home to legendary writers such as Cornbread.

Late 1970’s Subway art became popular.

Most graffiti began as “protest art.”

1985 Vandal squads were formed.

80’s Graffiti

Graffiti became very big in the 80’s having being

started in the late 60’s early 70’s. This is one of the most

famous time periods for graffiti.

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80’s ArtistsCope2

Fernando Carlo wrote Cope2

One of the biggest in the 80’s

Designs graffiti designs for Converse and Adidas

Zephyr

Andrew Witten

Created new styles

Does lectures on graffiti and has written a few books

90’s Graffiti

During the 90’s a lot of the police were stepping up with

clearing out graffiti and partoling areas with high

graffiti concentration. At this point rooftop pieces became more common and subway

art became almost non existant when the transit

authorities got rid of the old trains and trolleys and put in

ones that were harder to paint.

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90’s ArtistsAGUA

AGUA was a Philadlephia based artist in the 90’s

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Current Graffiti

A lot of the graffiti that is popular in the current time is sticker art with some big

pieces still being up up , tagging is very common, so

that people can just get their names out.

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Current Graffiti ArtistsNeck Face

Neck face is a sticker artist

Runs out of California, New York, Australia and Spain

Has decorated skateboards for major companies

Nose

Nose is a sticker artists

From Philadlephia

Character based graffiti

GraffitiA blanket term

Writers

Common form

Consists of words

Hands

Hallows

Throw-ups

Pieces

Stickers

Common

Characters

Newspaper box’s

Ink

Stencil

Collaboration

Trades

Street Art

Rare

Portrays a message

Doesn’t self promote

Often Obscure

Variety of mediums

Murals

Philadelphia Mural Arts

Nonprofit

Community based

Free

Anti-Graffiti network

Involves former graffiti artists

Police Response Require that spray paint sold in stores be locked in

cabinets as opposed to placed on open display shelves. also must be over 18 to buy.

Philadelphia debated the banning of spray paint but then decided against it.

Telephone hotlines for residents to report graffiti vandalism.

Phoenix police also treat graffiti vandalism in progress as a 911 priority.

Project SCRUB — Stop Crime and Reduce Urban Blight. Project SCRUB requires convicted graffiti offenders to do up to 80 hours of community service work.

Media Response “Graffiti destroys neighborhoods. It is one of the most

visible signs of a neighborhood in decline,” says Kevin Feeley, deputy mayor for communications

PAGN (philadelphia anti graffiti network) - administered by Mayor's Office of Community Service, helps youth create murals at selected sites throughout the city.

The Mural Arts Program, founded in 1984 to help provide alternatives for former graffiti writers.

Street Art Mural for Mickey Mouse's 75th Anniversary for StreetVirus Agency spray-painted by renowned graffiti old-school artists Wombat and SP ONE draws big attention from media.

Citizen Response

•Small Business owners are angry because graffiti draws away customers.

•Citizens are angry because kids only seem to get a "slap on the wrist" when caught in the act of vandalism.

• Concerns were raised that even when the signs are posted the youth at the park after hours do not appear to be getting a summons.

•http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2008-06-26-3914225230_x.htm