Graffiti - Street art of Barcelona: Vibrant street art of Barcelona Spain Kindle Edition

Graffiti - Street art of Barcelona, focuses on Barcelona's graffiti, featuring a collection of historical graffiti photos taken in 2015, showing some of the city's most iconic street art. It covers some of the well known gems of the day, revealing some of the hidden treasures of this unique art form. This series of photos endeavors to capture the artistic soul of the city, as it covers a stunning visual journey through Barcelona's vibrant and dynamic street art scene. Communicating their thoughts, emotions, and ideas through the randomization of chaotic color. Using stencils, tins of spray paint and the periodic event posters it creates a magical journey of expression which is like, OMG! Wow!Graffiti is like a shooting star!Although this art form is often dismissed by mainstream, sometimes due to its controversial nature, it is an important form of artistic expression. The temporary nature of the art becomes part of the energetic chaos of every day living. While it is true that some forms of graffiti can be seen as vandalism, it is important to recognize that not all graffiti is destructive or illegal. Many forms of graffiti, often have the support of local communities, which beautify and enhance public spaces.The law however see's graffiti as an act of vandalism, regarded as destructive and illegal. Daring to be different not worrying about conforming to the norms, they push the envelope of expression. Like an emotional 'Kiss of Color' their art is temporary, often bold and can send a visual shock wave of Wow! to the passer by! Judge it as you may, it has a powerful following and many celebrate it as powerful form of artistic expression and cultural identity.Ultimately it depends on the people who use their creative talents and diversity who propagate this unique art form. As a photographer its fun exploring the art, never knowing what lies round the next corner. It's like playing 'snakes and ladders', as it leads you through the various neighborhoods. The more art you see, the deeper the passion, it can be anti authoritarianism or imaginary. Many artist's move from street to street, leaving a type of 'visual artistic scent trail' with hidden codes. Their artistic verbiage of symbols, or stencils leave a unique trade mark.Some graffiti artists have a world wide following, while others use this art form as a weapon, expressing themselves with their unique styles, blending colors and utilizing what ever is available. The old saying 'pen is mightier than the sword' lives and breaths in graffiti. For the artist only armed with tin's of spray paint and their adrenaline pumping, and in some cases only minutes to paint, leave their mark and vanish. It's like painting with a loaded gun to your head! the more danger is often associated with the best location. So if you do happen to have a biased opinion, on graffiti as a art form, Barcelona's street art will change that! The artistic heritage of Spain is found in it's streets. That old expression 'a picture is worth a thousand words' speaks volumes in Barcelona.So in conclusion, this beautiful photography book is a celebration of the unknown artist, offering a glimpse into the soul essence and self-expression of Barcelona's street art. The pictures speak volumes about the artistic heritage of Spain found in its streets, and the artists' passion and drive to create a better world through their art. Barcelona's street art showcases the positive impact graffiti can have on a community, beautifying and enhancing public spaces with powerful forms of artistic expression and cultural identity.GraFFiTi... I personally Love it!Photographed by Matthew Laird Acred and Tess Soliman Read more