skippy2020's review
4.0
A well researched and fascinating look at the world’s most famous, yet anonymous artist. Instead of endlessly speculating on his (her?their?) identity, she focuses on the work itself, the critics who disapprove of him, and the art world’s relationship with street art. I thoroughly enjoyed her take on the layers of meaning behind the political and darkly comic pieces, her disdain for the critics who demonize the work without often even experiencing it, and a look at the complexities of monetizing public art. A really interesting read, accompanied with lots of fantastic images along the way.
laurenfro22's review
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
“Art is something that happens, a process, not a quality, and all sorts of things can make it happen.” (57)
“Graffiti needs the law so that it can function outside of it. This is where innovation is born.” (61)
“Art comes alive in the arguments you have about it.” (88)
“Graffiti needs the law so that it can function outside of it. This is where innovation is born.” (61)
“Art comes alive in the arguments you have about it.” (88)
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