tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672661092565678864.post769705412880049950..comments2024-01-03T18:09:44.484-08:00Comments on design for mankind: readers speak: unknown beauty.///http://www.blogger.com/profile/17455699772139097111noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672661092565678864.post-46162912325773580432008-05-22T09:13:00.000-07:002008-05-22T09:13:00.000-07:00Ive read this topic for some blogs. But I think th...Ive read this topic for some blogs. But I think this is more informative.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672661092565678864.post-78431397558084233822008-05-21T09:50:00.000-07:002008-05-21T09:50:00.000-07:00Oh wow--- I love those ideas. :)Oh wow--- I love those ideas. :)///https://www.blogger.com/profile/17455699772139097111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672661092565678864.post-82452013375576357142008-05-21T06:46:00.000-07:002008-05-21T06:46:00.000-07:00I also enjoy a spray painted overpass.In my old ne...I also enjoy a spray painted overpass.<BR/><BR/>In my old neighborhood there was a bridge that said on one side, "the grass is always greener" and on the other side it said "on the other side" they painted over it recently and I felt a little sad.<BR/><BR/>Another overpass I've seen said, "It's a small world, but I wouldn't want to paint it."<BR/><BR/>I'm sure they made a lot of people smile.amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04906339754041926000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672661092565678864.post-85864560735845242512008-05-20T19:09:00.000-07:002008-05-20T19:09:00.000-07:00The Krog Street Tunnel is right around the corner ...The Krog Street Tunnel is right around the corner from my house in Atlanta. It has been deemed a graffiti safe zone -- the city never paints over it. <A HREF="http://www.fraudwasteabuse.com/2007/04/krog-street-tunnel.html" REL="nofollow">As you'll see in the pictures</A>, local bands and neighborhood festivals use the archway to advertise their events. This used to be a run down area but is now becoming nice. Locals love the tunnel.Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08197515312622926183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672661092565678864.post-69342980770610566582008-05-20T14:01:00.000-07:002008-05-20T14:01:00.000-07:00You lucky girl, Janelle! :)You lucky girl, Janelle! :)///https://www.blogger.com/profile/17455699772139097111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672661092565678864.post-12822539995003880652008-05-20T13:22:00.000-07:002008-05-20T13:22:00.000-07:00http://queens.about.com/od/thingtodo/ss/lic_art_2....http://queens.about.com/od/thingtodo/ss/lic_art_2.htm<BR/><BR/>I pass this everyday.JanelleGracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05721301548064675204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672661092565678864.post-35165537556496593492008-05-20T11:18:00.000-07:002008-05-20T11:18:00.000-07:00I totally support street art. I think there are so...I totally support street art. I think there are some amazingly talented artists out there who happen to use spray paint as their medium, rather than the more "traditional" oil or watercolour paints. I actually just did a whole post about Toronto graffiti the other day...<BR/><BR/>http://tinyurl.com/68satn<BR/><BR/>Love the colours and textures!Lesley Myrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08992524501024422777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672661092565678864.post-8298703267036254502008-05-20T11:17:00.000-07:002008-05-20T11:17:00.000-07:00graffiti art = goodtags = not so muchthis former f...graffiti art = good<BR/>tags = not so much<BR/><BR/>this former factory in nyc now houses artists and is covered in legal graffiti that is always changing<BR/><BR/>http://queens.about.com/od/thingtodo/ss/lic_art_2.htmCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10658384183783157441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672661092565678864.post-53886987169675570302008-05-20T10:38:00.000-07:002008-05-20T10:38:00.000-07:00Good LORD, Leah--- that is beautiful! :)Good LORD, Leah--- that is beautiful! :)///https://www.blogger.com/profile/17455699772139097111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672661092565678864.post-1074866622518304132008-05-20T10:37:00.000-07:002008-05-20T10:37:00.000-07:00Sure! Here's one of the shots: http://www2.snapfis...Sure! Here's one of the shots: http://www2.snapfish.com/slideshow/AlbumID=216209077/PictureID=4645864048/a=98152167_98152167/t_=98152167<BR/><BR/>I made it black and white while enhancing the original color of the paint.<BR/><BR/>I'm not internet saavy... so i hope that works. I'll find the other one when i get home from work. :-)ThoughtfulActhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11297264777513913196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672661092565678864.post-45124924980128684262008-05-20T08:59:00.000-07:002008-05-20T08:59:00.000-07:00OH GOSH, Kate--- thank you so much for such a love...OH GOSH, Kate--- thank you so much for such a lovely link!<BR/><BR/>And I agree--- it is one fascinating culture.///https://www.blogger.com/profile/17455699772139097111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672661092565678864.post-67883347604045330482008-05-20T08:54:00.000-07:002008-05-20T08:54:00.000-07:00If you've never been to it, next time you're in Ne...If you've never been to it, next time you're in New York you have to visit 5 Pointz in Queens. It's this big warehouse that the owners have allowed graffiti artists to just come and have at it over every inch of the place. It's very regulated, you have to go and talk to the guy who coordinates it and he picks a spot out for you, gives you a permit, etc. It's truly an amazing sight: http://flickr.com/search/?q=5%20pointz&w=all<BR/><BR/>After dating a graffiti arist for over a year now, my eyes have been opened to such a facinating culture about something that's more than just art, but "marking your territory" and putting your name out there. Train car painting is most interesting to me. That you make something on a train that could travel all the way across the country and people will see it all along the way.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11340939236123195262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672661092565678864.post-2193770468376016962008-05-20T08:51:00.000-07:002008-05-20T08:51:00.000-07:00I love your thoughts on this, guys. And Krissy-- w...I love your thoughts on this, guys. And Krissy-- what a poignant thought. Graffiti on trains--- touching you from afar. It's quite beautiful!<BR/><BR/>If+D--- I'm dying to know when your next event is.<BR/><BR/>And Paris--- how DO they do it?! :)<BR/><BR/>And Leah--- OMG I'd love to see this photograph.///https://www.blogger.com/profile/17455699772139097111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672661092565678864.post-62353671805737425832008-05-20T08:07:00.000-07:002008-05-20T08:07:00.000-07:00Haha! I bloody love you too man! What always baffl...Haha! I bloody love you too man! <BR/><BR/>What always baffles me is when you see the most beautifully talented artistic and complicated MASSIVE piece of 'graffiti' (I use hyphens because I see it more as art) and it's on a bridge above a very high drop or somewhere out of reach. I think not only are these people artists but they must be magicians too because how on earth do they get to these places and stay there for hours and days creating that? They must be in a harness or something but then where do they keep their materials? So many questions...<BR/><BR/>Fafi started as a graffiti artist and has since worked with major players in the fashion world such as Le coq sportif and MAC!Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15866795441882369019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672661092565678864.post-36448804623601952412008-05-20T07:59:00.000-07:002008-05-20T07:59:00.000-07:00I think if it's not just a spray painted tag, it s...I think if it's not just a spray painted tag, it should stay. Really, when I get stopped for a train to pass while driving I quite enjoy looking at the graffiti from other cities. It's like they are touching you from afar.. Silly as it sounds, I really love it.<BR/><BR/>Have you heard about ZeroTAG?<BR/>http://www.ibelieveinadv.com/2008/05/zero-tolerance-against-graffiti-banned-posters/<BR/><BR/>I love the gardening idea :)Krissy | Paper Schmaperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00206511718442429461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672661092565678864.post-32125323186181398542008-05-20T07:48:00.000-07:002008-05-20T07:48:00.000-07:00I threw a huge graffiti event last February and it...I threw a huge graffiti event last February and it was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. These artists truly are artists. They sacrifice so much just to show the world their art. There is so much thought and passionate and work that goes into graffiti and there is a huge underground culture with their own sets of rules and respect. And you know what? All these artists, some of whom have been to prison for their cause, are some of nicest, most respectful, amazing people i've ever met. <BR/><BR/>check out event photos here: http://ifdaustin.blogspot.com/2008/03/catch-up-catsup.htmlswanklightinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16352210037940117529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672661092565678864.post-54765957775683105192008-05-20T07:45:00.000-07:002008-05-20T07:45:00.000-07:00very well said. A true post.very well said. A true post.Estihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08121475346034828147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672661092565678864.post-65348920742635955432008-05-20T07:04:00.000-07:002008-05-20T07:04:00.000-07:00I agree that graffiti is beautiful--not including ...I agree that graffiti is beautiful--not including those who just simply spray paint their "tag" on something. <BR/><BR/>I live in DC and one day waiting for the metro on the adjacent train tracks there was a grey train car that had "hug your kids" and "tell your children the truth"<BR/><BR/>...I had never seen something so touching. I took pictures (since i always have my camera handy). I'm planning on blowing the pic up and putting it somewhere in my house. <BR/><BR/>.. I'll have to check out the link. <BR/><BR/>oh man, i could go on about all the beautiful graffiti i've seen in my life, but i'll spare the trips down memory lane. :)<BR/><BR/>Have a great day--i hope it's not rainy where ever you guys may be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672661092565678864.post-47282074875584129982008-05-20T05:35:00.000-07:002008-05-20T05:35:00.000-07:00I agree... can you imagine if cave paintings were ...I agree... can you imagine if cave paintings were banned?!heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09896915486353470418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672661092565678864.post-85254649782069974742008-05-20T04:41:00.000-07:002008-05-20T04:41:00.000-07:00When we visited Barcelona we found the graffiti th...When we visited Barcelona we found the graffiti there AMAZING. Couldn't stop photographing it. Some kid tagged the outside walls of our house once, that sucked.kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11942085793879842222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672661092565678864.post-55008212282641408152008-05-20T02:41:00.000-07:002008-05-20T02:41:00.000-07:00i love banksy.have you ever seen www.sendamessage....i love banksy.<BR/><BR/>have you ever seen www.sendamessage.nl/<BR/><BR/>talk about waking up the world around us, yes?karey m.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17431535677698029278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672661092565678864.post-35759625608294736202008-05-20T02:35:00.000-07:002008-05-20T02:35:00.000-07:00i love graffiti, and amazing the picture!i love graffiti, and amazing the picture!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672661092565678864.post-24220827339633609822008-05-20T00:10:00.000-07:002008-05-20T00:10:00.000-07:00what a great post erin (like you never heard that ...what a great post erin (like you never heard that before!;-)) , that website is incredible - there are hours of visual fun in there, i only got through scrolling one page and i am already hooked!! I agree with you about graffitti, i love it too and good graffitti is a breath of beauty in a cold concrete village. pxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672661092565678864.post-57167093107119190782008-05-19T21:39:00.000-07:002008-05-19T21:39:00.000-07:00I love graf too - it's like snatching unexpected m...I love graf too - it's like snatching unexpected moments of art.. I love that.Lexi:: PottyMouthMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11181216844318289796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672661092565678864.post-37964593078981834672008-05-19T20:52:00.000-07:002008-05-19T20:52:00.000-07:00AMEN-- I agree with all of you! And wow--- guerill...AMEN-- I agree with all of you! And wow--- guerilla gardening is quite the concept! Thanks, Feanne! :)///https://www.blogger.com/profile/17455699772139097111noreply@blogger.com