Everything I had ever heard about graffiti is that it is bad, it is gangrelated, illegal and that the strictest laws put offenders in jail. Taggers are relentlessly harassed, and in new york if you provide information leading to a graffiti artist's arrest, the city gives you $500.
[...] Major marketers impressed on me the fact that if you don't understand graffiti art, you cut yourself off from segments of the population that are often forgotten but represent your most important customer base. I was reminded that graffiti art is often the only art they will ever see, and the streets are their museum.
This idea reached a new level when Barack Obama commissioned Shepard Fairey, an artist with 14 graffiti arrests to his name, to design his official campaign poster. This was soon followed Helenbeck Gallery's wildly successful graffiti art show in Chelsea and the Cartier Foundation's retrospective of graffiti art. (...)
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[...] Major marketers impressed on me the fact that if you don't understand graffiti art, you cut yourself off from segments of the population that are often forgotten but represent your most important customer base. I was reminded that graffiti art is often the only art they will ever see, and the streets are their museum.
This idea reached a new level when Barack Obama commissioned Shepard Fairey, an artist with 14 graffiti arrests to his name, to design his official campaign poster. This was soon followed Helenbeck Gallery's wildly successful graffiti art show in Chelsea and the Cartier Foundation's retrospective of graffiti art. (...)
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The passage challenges the common perception that graffiti is solely a negative phenomenon associated with gangs and illegal activity. The author highlights the importance of understanding graffiti art and its cultural significance, especially among marginalized populations who may not have access to traditional art forms. The author also notes that major marketers have recognized the value of graffiti art in reaching a diverse customer base. The reference to Shepard Fairey's commission to design Barack Obama's campaign poster and the success of graffiti art shows and retrospectives further supports the idea that graffiti can be a legitimate form of art.
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