Though graffiti is one of the oldest art forms with roots dating back to the Roman Empire, nowadays the street drawings suffer a bad reputation. Its detractors aren't completely unjustified in dismissing the art form — often it's done in public places without permission and with little artistic appeal.
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This, of course, it not always the case. Talented graffiti artists pour their hearts into their work and produce breathtaking pieces as a result. These works aren't always legal, but they can certainly be beautiful.
Below, find 20 works of graffiti art that make our planet a more colorful place.
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Graffiti was the ultimate escape, reflects photographer Valerio Polici in Huck 51 – The Adventure Issue. Cutting his teeth bombing the mean streets of Rome, Europe’s underground scene became was his world.
Running from the authorities, living on your nerve, and forging lasting bonds with other writers, becomes an all consuming lifestyle, and the danger, the illegality of it all, pulls people in and keeps them coming back for more. Valerio has chronicled his former graffiti life through photographs and anecdotes in his awesome book Ergo Sum.
In this playlist, we collect the best street art movies and documentaries.
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Bomb It
Stations of the Elevated
Style Wars
Wild Style
Gimme the Loot
Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child
Exit Through the Gift Shop
KCBR – Live Life Like
Piece By Piece: San Francisco Graffiti
Alter Ego
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Kings and Toys
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Bomber (King of Rotterdam)
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New York Subway Graffiti Kings
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