Contributor Dereck Mangus knew a lot of taggers back when he attended MICA and he’s been studying the street art called graffiti ever since, fascinated by the phenomenon that many self-taught artists turn to to literally make their mark on the world.
Read MoreArtsper is an online art marketplace with the mission of making fine art and art collecting accessible. In this sponsored post, Artsper highlights local Philadelphia artists whose work is available on Artsper– Alice Neel, Darryl McCray, and more– and explains their dedication to promoting overlooked artists. They also provide a useful overview of Artsper itself as a platform, for those who are unfamiliar.
Read MoreDereck Stafford Mangus reviews “The Art of Looking at Art,” a guide book by Gene Wisniewski. Dereck says skillfully unpacks otherwise cryptic art history and art theory materials, and that the book is a valuable asset for ‘art novices’ and art historians alike.
Read More“I did it because I could,” says Rocky 184, the one woman graffiti writer who gets a deep look in the movie. The self-proclaimed tomboy from Washington Heights is not alone in her unfocused motivation. “I was bored,” says Snake 1. It was not political, say a number of the others. The best, nuanced comment is from Cool Earl, who says “It was a sign of the times, a sign of our youth, our lack of funds and perhaps our lack of paternal guidance.”
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