Political Graffiti in Critical Times
Author | : Ricardo Campos |
Publisher | : Berghahn Books |
Total Pages | : 352 |
Release | : 2021-02-03 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781789209426 |
ISBN-13 | : 1789209420 |
Rating | : 4/5 (26 Downloads) |
Download or read book Political Graffiti in Critical Times written by Ricardo Campos and published by Berghahn Books. This book was released on 2021-02-03 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether aesthetically or politically inspired, graffiti is among the oldest forms of expression in human history, one that becomes especially significant during periods of social and political upheaval. With a particular focus on the demographic, ecological, and economic crises of today, this volume provides a wide-ranging exploration of urban space and visual protest. Assembling case studies that cover topics such as gentrification in Cyprus, the convulsions of post-independence East Timor, and opposition to Donald Trump in the American capital, it reveals the diverse ways in which street artists challenge existing social orders and reimagine urban landscapes.