5 Contemporary Graffiti Artists You Should Know
A powerful art movement to spread social emancipation
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The word “Graffiti” dates back to the inscriptions, drawings, and carvings excavated from the Catacombs of Rome or Pompeii. Grafitti in the ancient period depicted the lewd images in Pompeii, magic spells, love declarations, political rhetoric, or artistic way of expressing thoughts.
In the modern world, the art movement that started initially as an act of vandalism or painting property without permission has become a powerful tool to symbolize social emancipation.
This article describes a few iconic graffiti mavericks and their murals who have created a substantial impact in the modern world.
Five Contemporary Graffiti Artists
1. Banksy
Banksy is arguably the most famous and anonymous graffiti artist in the contemporary world. His satirical street art reflecting various social and political themes is visible on walls and other surfaces all over the world.
His artwork in the field of anti-consumerism, anti-authoritarian, nihilism, and boredom has garnered a lot of attention.
