The Colorful World Of Aerosol Art

Posted on 11. Dec, 2009 by Shawn Ramsey in Inspiration

With examples dating as far back as the Roman Empire and beyond, graffiti has and will continue to play a role in the so-called underground world of street art. To some it’s considered ugly, irresponsible and an unacceptable way to deface public and private property. To others, this brand of art can be viewed as a masterpiece evoking strong emotions through its common use of bold colors and edgy topics.

While not written to persuade your view on the subject, this article was pieced together to give you a glimpse into this underground world and showcase some of the awesome creativity that it has spawned. To help bring forth some inspiration for the weeks end, here is a look at 50 Examples of The Colorful World of Aerosol Art.

Banksy Quote

Watch it in action

Further Resources

Banksy – A distinguished British graffiti artist’s website.
Graffiti Archaeology – A flash piece focusing on how certain graffiti hot spots change over time.
Graffiti / Street Art – A Flickr froup with over 200,000 items.