Ever heard of Bansky? He’s probably one of the most famous (anonymous) graffiti artists. His subversive images are all over the world, even if most of his production is in England, his country of origin.
Bansky uses the technique of stencil graffiti, which is one of the many types of graffiti. It consists in using “paper , cardboard, or other media to create an image or text that is easily reproducible. The desired design is cut out of the selected medium and then the image is transferred to a surface through the use of spray paint or roll-on paint.” (Wikipedia)
In 2005 Bansky ventured into the West Bank to daub a small section of the 450 mile long barrier that separates Israel from the Palestinian territories with 9 stencilled pictures. Israel sees the barrier as a security wall against suicide attacks, but the UN has declared it illegal.
Have a look at more pictures
http://arts.guardian.co.uk/pictures/0,,1543331,00.html
http://www.banksy.co.uk/
What is your impression of the pictures? Do you find them effective? More in general, what do you think of graffiti art?
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