Street Art in Brisbane – A Cultural Treasure Trove
From bawdy murals in sixth-century Pompeii, to East Harlem’s Wall of Fame in New York, it’s hard to ignore the impact street art has had on the socio-political climate, and art-culture of the world.
In almost every age of history humans have been eager to leave their mark, (We’re sure you’re all familiar with the hurried scratchings left by starry-eyed teenagers on the back of the public-toilet-door). But when you think of street art, what are the places that come to mind? Who are the artists? Basquiat in New York? Pez in Barcelona? The latest Banksy?