Graffiti and unsanctioned art—from local origins to
global phenomenon In recent years street art has grown
bolder, more ornate, more sophisticated and—in many
cases—more acceptable. Yet unsanctioned public art
remains the problem child of cultural expression, the
last outlaw of visual disciplines. It has also become a
global phenomenon of the 21st century. Made in
collaboration with featured artists, "Trespass" examines
the rise and global reach of graffiti and urban art,
tracing key figures, events and movements of
self-expression in the city's social space, and the
history of urban reclamation, protest, and illicit
performance. The first book to present the full
historical sweep, global reach and technical
developments of the street art movement, "Trespass
"features key works by 150 artists, " "and connects four
generations of visionary outlaws including Jean
Tinguely, Spencer Tunick, Keith Haring, Os Gemeos, Jenny
Holzer, Barry McGee, Gordon Matta-Clark, Shepard Fairey,
Blu, Billboard Liberation Front, Guerrilla Girls and
Banksy, among others. It also includes dozens of
previously unpublished photographs of long-lost works
and legendary, ephemeral urban artworks. Also includes:
• Unpublished images of street art by Keith Haring and
Jean-Michel Basquiat • Unpublished photographs by
Subway Art luminary Martha Cooper • Unpublished photos
from the personal archives of selected artists •
Incisive essays by Anne Pasternak (director of public
arts fund Creative Time) and civil rights lawyer Tony
Serra • Special feature: exclusive preface by Banksy"
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