Scratching the Surface: An Exploration of Graffiti and Street Art

Scratching the Surface is a collection of essays commissioned by the Mondriaan Fund on graffiti and street art.

Scratching the Surface is a collection of essays on graffiti and street art, produced by the Mondriaan Fund and written by Javier Abarca, Stephen Burke, Lene ter Haar, Ana Maria Hernandez, Daniël de Jongh, Robert Kaltenhäuser, Raenys Martis and Robin Vermeulen. The book explores the various manifestations of graffiti and street art, examining what they represent, and how they relate to one another. It investigates how a piece can contribute to its environment and how we can appreciate it as artistically distinctive. Other topics include the best approaches to exhibiting this type of art and the risks and opportunities involved in creating of murals. The authors draw from their professional and personal experiences, offering insights that provide a foundation for further dialogue on the subject.

© 2024 Mondriaan Fonds (E-bok): 9789076936628

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E-bok: 29. november 2024