Political Graffiti in Critical Times The Aesthetics of Street Politics

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Synopsis

Whether aesthetically or politically inspired, graffiti is among the oldest forms of expression in human history, one that becomes especially significant during periods of social and political upheaval. With a particular focus on the demographic, ecological, and economic crises of today, this volume provides a wide-ranging exploration of urban space and visual protest. Assembling case studies that cover topics such as gentrification in Cyprus, the convulsions of post-independence East Timor, and opposition to Donald Trump in the American capital, it reveals the diverse ways in which street artists challenge existing social orders and reimagine urban landscapes.

Book details

Series:
Protest, Culture & Society (Book 28)
Author:
Ricardo Campos, Andrea Pavoni, Yiannis Zaimakis
ISBN:
9781805399117
Related ISBNs:
9781789209419, 9781805397281
Publisher:
Berghahn Books, Incorporated
Pages:
360
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2024-10-24
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2021
Copyright by:
Ricardo Campos, Andrea Pavoni and Yiannis Zaimakis 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Art and Architecture, Nonfiction, Politics and Government, Sociology