Posts Tagged ‘graffiti’
Graffiti Debate – La Michoacana
The Journal-Sentinel reports that graffiti is on the upswing on the near south side. The culprit? A mural on the side of La Michoacana’s headquarters. (They sell ice cream from pushcarts with honky-horns or bells attached)
Is it art? This is. Most definitely. It’s not gang graffiti, it’s not tagging, and it was painted with the blessing of the business owner. Check it out next time you’re on 2nd and National.
Hip-hop Culture in Milwaukee
True Skool is a Milwaukee group that “[explores] the cultural and historical ties of [hip-hop]; DJ, BBoy, MC, Graffiti, Knowledge through interactive workshops, events, lectures, projects and classes.” While I don’t necessarily agree that hip hop has historically been “a tool and a culture that allows for positive change in one’s life and promotes the true meaning of community”, I think it certainly can be that. And should be.
This mural by True Skool extends across the west face of the Centrobrook Church building on 12th and National. Go check it out.
“Odd bits of old rhyming slang with a bit of gypsy talk.”
