Making their statements on the walls of the world's major cities,
these emerging artists are also making their way to the forefront of an
increasingly crowded genre.
As street artists move from the fringe to the mainstream, it's hard to
know who is a true talent and who's just a flash in the pan. Filled with
stunning photography and portraits of each artist, this book identifies
twenty rising stars whose imaginative and technically brilliant works
are bringing them to the forefront of the genre.
Each artist is profiled in multiple-page spreads that include background
texts, portraits, and a sampling of their work. Included here are
London-based artist Ben Slow, whose black ink and deeply expressive
faces grace a number of buildings in the UK capital; Parisian artist
Ardif, whose hybrid creatures merge machines with nature; Inti, who uses
large, vividly colored murals to critique modern Chilean society; and
American Vince Ballentine, whose technique combines elements of rap and
hip hop.
Whether rebelling against the establishment or bringing communities
together; highlighting important issues or expressing a unique creative
vision; these artists are living proof of street art's lasting
influence, infinite adaptability, and remarkable diversity.
