http://www.hipyoungthing.com/2008/05/13/muto-a-wall-painted-animation-by-blu/ Design / Life. Sun, 04 Dec 2011 23:33:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.hipyoungthing.com/2008/05/13/muto-a-wall-painted-animation-by-blu/#comment-49 Nick Mon, 19 May 2008 23:45:38 +0000 http://www.hipyoungthing.com/?p=436#comment-49 While that was an interesting piece of artwork, I think the execution was in poor taste. I'm all for art in urban areas, I think public areas should be public domain as far as creativity goes (with limitations). I think graffiti is a fantastic art form when used properly in and not just for tagging, but the idea of splashing white paint all over the sidewalk and walls is not something I care for. Sure, this looks great on film, but the area hasn't been improved in reality, it's been made uglier. In addition, the artist obviously holds no respect for any other artist in the area, as he simply paints over tons of their artwork as well. While that was an interesting piece of artwork, I think the execution was in poor taste. I’m all for art in urban areas, I think public areas should be public domain as far as creativity goes (with limitations). I think graffiti is a fantastic art form when used properly in and not just for tagging, but the idea of splashing white paint all over the sidewalk and walls is not something I care for. Sure, this looks great on film, but the area hasn’t been improved in reality, it’s been made uglier. In addition, the artist obviously holds no respect for any other artist in the area, as he simply paints over tons of their artwork as well.

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