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Hailed as the seminal study of spray can art of the 1970s and 1980s, Aerosol Kingdom explores the origins and aesthetics of graffiti writings.From a vast array of inherited traditions and gritty urban lifestyles, talented and renegade young New Yorkers spawned a culture of their own, a balloonlettered shout heralding the coming of hiphop. Though helpless in checking its spreading appeal, city fathers immediately went on the attack and denounced it as vandalism. Many aficionados, however, recognized its trendy aesthetic immediately. By the 1980s, spraypaint art hit the mainstream, and subway painters, mostly from marginal barrios of the city, became art world darlings. Their proliferating, ephemeral art was spotlighted in downtown galleries, in the media, and thereafter throughout the land. Not only did the practice of public signaturing take over New York City, but also, as the images moved through the neighborhoods on the subway cars, it also grabbed hold in the suburbs. Soon it stirred worldwide imitation and helped spark the hiphop revolution.As the artists wielded their spray cans, they expressed their acute social consciousness. Aerosol Kingdom documents their careers and records the reflections of key figures in the movement. It examines converging forces that made aerosol art possiblethe immigration of Caribbean peoples, the reinforcing presence of black American workingclass styles and fashions, the effects of advertising on children, the mass marketing of spray cans, and the popular protests of the 1960s and 1970s against racism, sexism, classism, and war.The creative period of the movement lasted for over twenty years, but most of the original works have vanished. Official cleanup of public sites erased great pieces of the heyday. They exist now only in photographs, in the artists' sketchbooks, and in Aerosol Kingdom.
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- Q: What is 'Aerosol Kingdom: Subway Painters of New York City' about? A: 'Aerosol Kingdom' is a comprehensive study of the origins and aesthetics of spray can art from the 1970s and 1980s in New York City, focusing on the cultural impact of graffiti and subway painting.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Ivor Miller.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Aerosol Kingdom'? A: 'Aerosol Kingdom' was published on September 4, 2012.
- Q: How many pages does 'Aerosol Kingdom' have? A: The book contains 236 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Aerosol Kingdom' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Aerosol Kingdom' is categorized under Criticism.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Aerosol Kingdom'? A: The book explores themes such as social consciousness, the impact of urban culture, and the historical context of aerosol art, including influences from various cultural movements.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the evolution of graffiti art, the artists behind it, and its significance in the development of hip-hop culture.
- Q: Is there any information about the artists featured in the book? A: Yes, 'Aerosol Kingdom' documents the careers of key figures in the graffiti movement and their reflections on the cultural significance of their work.