The graffiti in Athens was awesome. I took lots of photos, and through a little web research I've found some of the artists' names.
This one is my favorite by far
alexandros-vasmoulakis, 10/4/06
This artist promises that "the next will be better." I had to take a photo because of what the monster guy is saying.
a close up of the photo above
My dad argues that an artist who uses public property as his/her canvas cannot be respected (or at least, that was his attitude). It's defacement, not art. I could not disagree more. Graffiti like this adds a new level to my experience in a city. It's a form of beautification and I will take the crappy scrawling along with the inspired pieces any day. Free art rocks.
Dreyk the Pirate? (far left)
The Krah, 2/21/06
This one is my favorite by far
alexandros-vasmoulakis, 10/4/06
This artist promises that "the next will be better." I had to take a photo because of what the monster guy is saying.
a close up of the photo above
My dad argues that an artist who uses public property as his/her canvas cannot be respected (or at least, that was his attitude). It's defacement, not art. I could not disagree more. Graffiti like this adds a new level to my experience in a city. It's a form of beautification and I will take the crappy scrawling along with the inspired pieces any day. Free art rocks.
Dreyk the Pirate? (far left)
The Krah, 2/21/06
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