Artist Faustine Gau created this “Crime Scene Coffin” to enclose a body in the same chalk outline as it was found. This is a very controversial piece because it could be portrayed as clever and ironic, but could also cause emotional distress. I found the image on a variety of
In US, there have been many school shootings. Most of them by white, young males. Many people like to avoid this fact and focus on issues such as gun control, but the truth is we must address this issue. Boys are brought up to be as strong as men. They
Dutch artists Dre Urhahn and Joreon Koolhaas painted whole neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro and Phildelphia with the help of the communities involved. They focused on poverty stricken areas, and centered their projects on the inhabitants and neighborhood. This allowed residents to take part and mold the project to their
http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/nation/story/2012-05-17/prison-tourist-attractions/55048870/1 This article elaborates on the fact that prisons are becoming tourist attractions. In fact the Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia visitor number increases “by double-digit percentages every year for the past 10 years.” Many prisons have tours that are made up of curious people, history buffs, and even ghost
“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
“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
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