my opinion, one of the main objectives of the artist is to define new trends in art. For this you can add another trait associated with the development of art of the last century. The author may make the process or combination of known motifs can give a new value. An example might be works of Andy Warhol, Music Rolling Stones or the Beatles, or Quentin Tarantino movies. Important to clearly specify the creator of the framework in which there are filing. Frank Zappa in his book gave an interesting example:
"If John Cage would say that being given a microphone to his throat and will drink carrot juice at the same time it will be its composition. Creator has determined that it is his work. Without putting in the framework of this action is just the guy drinking the juice. "
One of the characteristics of art is also an element of provocation. Sometimes used for this satire. To show certain phenomena, be it negative or positive developer can build on them przejaskrawić. In this way, one can observe a larger audience.
Street-art, namely, simplifying, graffiti, until recently, was on the carpet. Many times the performers' actions were included as acts of vandalism. But the approach to this type of artistic expression is not clear. Of course, like someone to write on the wall "Legion dick" or "Zenek has a potato nose instead of" is, despite the provocative content (as above) will be the only act of vandalism. However, some graffiti, such as those whose pictures illustrate the text should be regarded as art. Street art, a street-art.
recently watched a documentary film "Out by the souvenir shop." Directed by Banksy, a leading representative of graffiti art. The film is a story about himself, and also the history of graffiti art to break through to the salons. At the same time video is a provocation artistic work, with which the artist poses the question what is art. Is the acceptance of marketing activities, creation of certain phenomena and works on the art market and create public awareness of street art paintings worthy of inclusion in the galleries and museums? This weighty questions, the more that concern the field received an extremely subjective.
film tells the story of Thierry Guetta, a Frenchman who lives in Los Angeles, who is possessed by an obsession with recording everything on video. Once he registers the birth of graffiti. This event is the inspiration to make a documentary about street-art. Guetta travels through Europe and the United States documenting the work of graffiti. At some point, after many attempts encounters Banksy, street art icon. Familiarity with an artist is inspired to create their version of street-art. Banksy has urged the Frenchman to the exhibition. Then comes the most interesting part of the movie. Banksy is an extraordinary artist. His work can be pleasing or not, but you can not deny its authenticity. The works are, however, Guetta odtwórczym replicate what is in the fine arts made by others. Copying of designs is Warhol way astray. And for that matter in this film. Banksy, creating a film with elements of mockumentary wants to make the customer stopped to think what it really is art. "Exit the souvenir shop," says too about how clever manipulation and use of the media can make someone virtually unknown, while mediocre and not very clever, can become a respectable person in the salons of art. Banksy juxtaposing himself and his work with Guetta activity demonstrates the functioning of the contemporary art market customers. Director provokes reflection on approach to artistry as such. Also compels the viewer to reflection, and above all, to begin to think for themselves.
film contains some interesting ideas Bansky'ego - performance at Disneyland, where the artist sets the inflatable doll dressed as a prisoner in Guantanamo Bay, notes dziesięciofuntowe instead of Princess Diana Queen Elizabeth II, which are honored at festivities in central London, the action of painting the walls on the border of Israel -Palestinian. Such examples can be given even more. All this, even if it is calculated merely to the provocation, makes one think. And this is precisely this film.
"Exit by the souvenir shop," received a nomination for an Academy Award for best documentary. Although among the nominees in this category of images is excellent, "Restrepo " tells the story of American soldiers on a mission in Afghanistan, but I keep my fingers crossed for the work of Banksy. A reader strongly recommend screening of the film. It will not be time wasted.
Title: output by the souvenir shop
Original title: Exit Through the Gift Shop
Director: Banksy
Starring: Banksy, Shepard Fairey, Thierry Guetta, Rhys Ifans, Space Invader, Joshua Levine
Year: 2010
PS The photos come from various sources, including Banksy's official website.
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