The World Atlas of Street Art and Graffiti

The World Atlas of Street Art and Graffiti

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Bursting with color and energy, this revised edition of the definitive guide to street art and graffiti covers the world’s most significant artists, styles, and the urban landscapes that form their canvas
 
Ten years after its original publication, The World Atlas of Street Art and Graffiti is recognized as the definitive guide to the most significant artists and styles of street art and graffiti around the world. This revised edition brings the content up to our present moment, expanding its geographic breadth to six continents. Featuring more than 700 full-color photographs of raw, energetic, whimsical, and eye-catching art, the book is visually exciting as well as an essential survey of the urban art of our time.
 
Organized geographically by country and city, the publication profiles more than 100 of today’s most important street artists—Espo in New York, Merlot in Seattle, Os Gêmeos in São Paulo, Michael Pederson in Sydney, Essu in Tokyo, Lady K in Paris, Milu Correch in Buenos Aires, and Nardstar in Cape Town——alongside key examples of their work. With contributions by the foremost authorities on street art and graffiti, this landmark publication continues to provide a nuanced understanding of a global contemporary art practice.

From the Publisher

Quote: This volume brings together contemporary street art and graffiti in all its mess and glory, Quote: This volume brings together contemporary street art and graffiti in all its mess and glory,

Image of dandelion puff against brick wall with a sign that says "PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH" & a barricadeImage of dandelion puff against brick wall with a sign that says "PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH" & a barricade

Image of woman in green hat with green cat on her lap. Various shades of green and shapes throughoutImage of woman in green hat with green cat on her lap. Various shades of green and shapes throughout

Side of apartment building with vibrant blue mural made to look like a staircase Side of apartment building with vibrant blue mural made to look like a staircase

Image of graffiti that has purple text against a yellow background.Image of graffiti that has purple text against a yellow background.

Image of woman with a bald eagle on her shoulder. She has blue highlights in her brown hair. Image of woman with a bald eagle on her shoulder. She has blue highlights in her brown hair.

Art reads: Everything is going to be fine in the end. If it's not fine, it's not the end."Art reads: Everything is going to be fine in the end. If it's not fine, it's not the end."

Portrait of woman with short black hair against a vibrant mural with greens, oranges, and blues.Portrait of woman with short black hair against a vibrant mural with greens, oranges, and blues.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Yale University Press; Revised edition (June 27, 2023)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0300267800
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0300267808
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.8 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.99 x 1.37 x 9.56 inches

Customers say

Customers find the book easy to read and enjoyable. They appreciate the great balance of imagery and text. Many consider it a good gift for artists and art enthusiasts. The book provides an interesting introduction to street art and graffiti, covering both the US and world-renowned examples.

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