Ephemeral Art

New York: West Broadway, Tribeca (first); 2nd Avenue, East Village (second); and Lafayette Street, East Village (third)

Inspiration: There's street art (poster art pasted on walls) and then there's street art (original art drawn or painted on walls). While I appreciate both types, I am on the lookout for more of the latter . . . which is harder to find. Original street art is really ephemeral. Chalk work disappears quickly because of the nature of the materials used and painted work is rapidly covered up by building owners or the work is painted on buildings that are about to be demolished. But because of its ephemerality, capturing original street art is so satisfying.

Comments

[Biana]

I'm really enjoying your art-sy photographs. The extreme contrast works well here. Really well, The last is my favorite in this series. Have a great weekend!

[The Photodiarist]

Thanks Biana. This building was boarded up because it was about to be demolished. I captured this sliver of art through a diamond shaped hole in the boards.

[Carole]

Yes I love this too. such creativity in the streets, when the artists know it's not going to stay. On the other hand, many more people see it than if it were in an art gallery. For that, it's a bit like self publishing on the internet don't you think?

[Nadine]

This form is so fleeting! Great that you caught these.
I've always wanted present to see the Tibetan Monk sand paintings that they work on for hours upon end, but as an artist I would struggle with the dissolution of their masterpieces :)

[davidikus]

Very nice pictures of street art. Have you seen the latest TED prize?

http://davidikus.blogspot.com

[Brigadeiro]

Brilliant pictures, especially the last one!
xx

[Kazuko]

lovely! reminds me of what a genius j.m. basquiat was.