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"Trespass: A History of Uncommissioned Urban Art presents a survey of works by artists who work on the fringes of the recognised art world. While some of them are noteworthy names for the general art historian, like Barbara Kruger or Jenny Holzer recognised for their text-based works, many are known within their own specific circles, like Miss Van's highly sexualised female forms. Described as an 'expression of youth' it tracks Urban Art as social phenomenon rather than a formal art movement. The book is set out in thematic chapters that present a survey of works that engage with the central theme of 'trespassing'. Trespass: A History of Uncommissioned Urban Art covers a wide array of engagements, tapping in to what is a highly expansive phenomenon that is not limited by theme or concept, technique, location or age. The strength of Trespass is in the images of the works, which are essentially allowed to speak for themselves, as they would if you were presented by them in an urban setting. While each theme is contextualised by a brief essay at the beginning of each chapter, establishing the history and speculating on the contents of the chapter, each image is allowed to stand on its own. ... There is a distinctive edginess to these art forms. In many cases, these artists are making statements about social problems, politics and culture that lingers at the edge of people minds but they don't necessarily acknowledge them. There is also the allure of art that is produced where it is 'not allowed'. This is largely the aim of much Street Art: to be noticed, either subtly or overtly, make statement or improve, as quoted in the book: 'They look for the rundown building with paint chipping off, with weeds growing out of the sidewalk. Their motivation is to beautify these buildings and to create something truly special'. While Urban Art could be considered an acquired taste, it is an expanding form that bears much examination. Trespass: A History of Uncommissioned Urban Art provides as strong pictorial overview of this expanding art phenomena."— Arts Hub, Australia, Australia
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"Trespass: A History of Uncommissioned Urban Art presents a survey of works by artists who work on the fringes of the recognised art world. While some of them are noteworthy names for the general art historian, like Barbara Kruger or Jenny Holzer recognised for their text-based works, many are known within their own specific circles, like Miss Van's highly sexualised female forms. Described as an 'expression of youth' it tracks Urban Art as social phenomenon rather than a formal art movement. The book is set out in thematic chapters that present a survey of works that engage with the central theme of 'trespassing'. Trespass: A History of Uncommissioned Urban Art covers a wide array of engagements, tapping in to what is a highly expansive phenomenon that is not limited by theme or concept, technique, location or age. The strength of Trespass is in the images of the works, which are essentially allowed to speak for themselves, as they would if you were presented by them in an urban setting. While each theme is contextualised by a brief essay at the beginning of each chapter, establishing the history and speculating on the contents of the chapter, each image is allowed to stand on its own. ... There is a distinctive edginess to these art forms. In many cases, these artists are making statements about social problems, politics and culture that lingers at the edge of people minds but they don't necessarily acknowledge them. There is also the allure of art that is produced where it is 'not allowed'. This is largely the aim of much Street Art: to be noticed, either subtly or overtly, make statement or improve, as quoted in the book: 'They look for the rundown building with paint chipping off, with weeds growing out of the sidewalk. Their motivation is to beautify these buildings and to create something truly special'. While Urban Art could be considered an acquired taste, it is an expanding form that bears much examination. Trespass: A History of Uncommissioned Urban Art provides as strong pictorial overview of this expanding art phenomena."— Arts Hub, Australia, Australie
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"Trespass: A History of Uncommissioned Urban Art presents a survey of works by artists who work on the fringes of the recognised art world. While some of them are noteworthy names for the general art historian, like Barbara Kruger or Jenny Holzer recognised for their text-based works, many are known within their own specific circles, like Miss Van's highly sexualised female forms. Described as an 'expression of youth' it tracks Urban Art as social phenomenon rather than a formal art movement. The book is set out in thematic chapters that present a survey of works that engage with the central theme of 'trespassing'. Trespass: A History of Uncommissioned Urban Art covers a wide array of engagements, tapping in to what is a highly expansive phenomenon that is not limited by theme or concept, technique, location or age. The strength of Trespass is in the images of the works, which are essentially allowed to speak for themselves, as they would if you were presented by them in an urban setting. While each theme is contextualised by a brief essay at the beginning of each chapter, establishing the history and speculating on the contents of the chapter, each image is allowed to stand on its own. ... There is a distinctive edginess to these art forms. In many cases, these artists are making statements about social problems, politics and culture that lingers at the edge of people minds but they don't necessarily acknowledge them. There is also the allure of art that is produced where it is 'not allowed'. This is largely the aim of much Street Art: to be noticed, either subtly or overtly, make statement or improve, as quoted in the book: 'They look for the rundown building with paint chipping off, with weeds growing out of the sidewalk. Their motivation is to beautify these buildings and to create something truly special'. While Urban Art could be considered an acquired taste, it is an expanding form that bears much examination. Trespass: A History of Uncommissioned Urban Art provides as strong pictorial overview of this expanding art phenomena."— Arts Hub, Australia, Australien
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