What was once strictly dismissed as lowly graffiti has become known as street art, which has in turn become considered, in some cases, high art. Indeed, street art in its many forms has captured the world’s interest and Cedar Lewisohn’s book, Abstract Graffiti, provides a vibrant account of this evolution.
In it, Lewisohn explores the outer limits of graffiti as a global movement from the abstract to the avant-garde. He covers everything including Knit Graffiti and Street Training as well as the historical lineage of these abstract trends. Also addressing such issues of protest, crime, the place of street art in museums as well as the evolution of materials, this book offers interesting insights into some of the most exciting and challenging work on the contemporary art scene.
