{"id":226251,"date":"2025-07-31T07:13:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T07:13:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.museumtv.art\/artnews\/articles\/"},"modified":"2025-08-22T08:41:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T08:41:16","slug":"presentation-of-the-movements-street-art","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.museumtv.art\/en\/artnews\/articles\/presentation-of-the-movements-street-art\/","title":{"rendered":"Presentation of the Movements \u2013 Street Art"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Street art, or urban art, is defined as modern. Even though this practice is considered innovative, it is worth considering what modern humans know about the origins of art. Namely, rock art. The oldest example dates back over 51,200 years, depicting a pig in Indonesia, in the Leang Karampuang cave. <\/p>\n

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Probably human figures with a pig <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n

During the Renaissance, <\/span>numerous<\/span> frescoes adorned monuments, homes, and places of worship, such as the Chapel of Eleonora<\/a> in the Palazzo Vecchio.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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However, the fundamental novelty lies in the design. The purpose of prehistoric cave paintings is still unclear. Those of the Renaissance were almost all commissioned to artists, often for social recognition, political power, exaltation of faith, or expressions of philosophical ideas. <\/p>\n\n

A Double-Edged Art<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/h2>\n\n

Street art truly took off in the 1960s and 1970s. At the end of the 20th century, this movement was transgressive and illegal. The terribly shy artist Cornbread declared his love to a woman named Cynthia by writing <\/span><\/span>\u201cCornbread Loves Cynthia\u201d<\/span><\/span> on a wall in the 1960s. This act is considered the true beginning of the street art movement.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo of Cornbred<\/a> in front of one of his tags, “Cornbread has retired.”<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n

At that time, any form of art in urban spaces without prior authorization was considered vandalism. Over the decades, artists and their practices became increasingly respected. In the 1990s, big names like Banksy, who remained anonymous, appealed to the public. His images even appealed to galleries. Around 2000-2010, municipalities became more flexible and allowed this practice. Museums and galleries took over certain works. Many cities<\/a> now designate specific locations where street artists can legally produce their works. Of course, monuments and private property should not be used as a backdrop.<\/p>\n

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Seth, The Oberkampf Wall, Project No. 181 <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Vini, The Oberkampf Wall, Project No. 183 <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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View of the “Petite Ceinture” in Paris <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n

Nevertheless, this movement arouses mixed opinions. Some appreciate the innovative side of the approach. The motifs are simply decorative or embody social and political demands. Some degraded buildings have been embellished with these illustrations. Other spectators are more reluctant. They consider it visual pollution, a degradation of architecture and street furniture. The stylistic, iconographic, and technical research does not resonate with them. <\/p>\n\n

Moreover, another criterion comes into play today: the notion of ecology and visual pollution. The size and placement of billboards and signs are regulated so as not to “disturb” the landscape. The same is true for street art, with one exception. Billboards can be found in rural areas, while street art, as its name suggests, is found in urban areas. <\/p>\n\n

The main techniques<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/h2>\n\n