“The Color Project” is being done by a group of artists called the Rtists. They are aiming to create a more “colorful” and positive atmosphere in Ensley, Alabama. They got their first grant of $15,000 which will allow the group to paint their first mural. The Rtists hope that by
Month: November 2014
There is no taking a nice peaceful stroll through Balboa Park without being questioned about your religious beliefs. December Nights, one of Balboa Park’s biggest attractions bring in thousands of people, many with their kids. And every year right in front of the walking bridge, stands some man atheist or
Here is a picture of the French artist Philippe Petit illegally tightrope walking between the World Trade Center Towers. He describes creativity to be fueled by crime in his artwork and in his book. He says that with this illegal high-wire walk he intended to inspire,and give the “gift of
Today musicians are regarded as lyrical artists that put emotions into rhythm. Eminem has been regarded as one of the greatest rap artists of past decades. His music has inspired many underprivileged youths and influenced their lives. However, in one of his more recent songs, Eminem relates to a domestic
Peter Gibson is known for his street designs using lines already drawn on the street and adding to them to create his own works. He was arrested for his many creations like the one above. In this case, I think that these helpless crimes could be seen as disrupting societal
There has recently been a trend in videos of people playing out roles in public. A woman videoed herself walking around New York City and got cat called over 100 times wearing just jeans and a t-shirt. The video got thousands of views and brought out many opinions. This video
http://grantland.com/hollywood-prospectus/rethinking-r-kelly-a-fans-second-thoughts/ In this article, a fan explores his feeling of unease due to being a strong R. Kelly fan, despite the fact that R. Kelly has been accused of multiple counts of rape and child pornography. In 2002, Kelly was charged with child pornography for filming himself engaging in sexual
It is apparent in the world today that weed culture is not as subdued as it may have once been. It seems as though young people in particular are more noticeably infatuated with the trend at this point in time, especially through their decisions to wear clothing emblazoned with the
Although a bit older, the New York Magazine looked at graffiti pieces being vandalized by “The Splasher”. The article goes on to explore the possible identity of the vandal, and interviews artists who had their work splashed. Banksy’s work in New York was targeted as well, creating an outcry from
War iconography is striking and easily recognizable, and serves as a powerful medium for artists. However, not all iconography is acceptable to change, as Nikki Minaj’s video suggests. The video was heavily criticized for its Nazi imagery, and according to the above article, Minaj’s imagery choices are different but insensitive.