Graffiti en Madrid - Junio 2006

[Marbella]

I spotted this opposite the main Casa del Libro shop in Gran Via:

http://static.flickr.com/47/168648420_b1fd87fa99.jpg?v=0

I'd be very grateful if anyone knows if it is just street graffiti, advertising or other? Looks like the sort of thing you see in Tate Modern, London.

[Ben]

Wow, looks like some form of art to me... I can't see what they are advertising if indeed it is an ad... Great image!

[Brian]

I find it quite fascinating that if these youths could channel their creativity, what great contributions they could make to our culture!

[celia s]

Here is a link to some amazing street art.

http://www.kurtwenner.com/street/

The artist's paintings are based on a 17th century illusionistic Baroque style ( called Anamorphism).

[ValenciaSon]

Think by the very presence in our society they have made a contribution to our culture, however unorthodox.

[outpostbabu]

I agree with ValenciaSon, though this form of expression may be illegal or considered vandalism, the fact that I'm discussing this particular work from thousands of miles away is a testament to the author's contribution to society.

OK... so I don't know what the hell that work's about, no bother! :D

For those that are interested in graffiti in spanish, I've enjoyed this Flickr group for awhile:

http://flickr.com/groups/mensajes/

A similar group for Spain alone would be interesting...

[richardksa]

Whisper it quietly. I saw artworks that made less sense and with less skill in the Reine Sofia on Sunday!! Most of the works of Joan Miro, for instance.

[Edith]

Whisper it quietly. I saw artworks that made less sense and with less skill in the Reine Sofia on Sunday!! Most of the works of Joan Miro, for instance.

Shhht............................................. ............!!! ;D

[ValenciaSon]

That graffiti doesn't look worse than Jackson Pollack's work either.