ISSUES CONCERNING THE PRESERVATION OF GRAFFITI. DEVELOPING CONSERVATION PRACTICES WORLDWIDE
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https://doi.org/10.55877/cc.vol13.118Keywords:
graffiti, restoration, conservation, preservation, street artAbstract
This conference paper is dedicated to rising issues concerning the preservation of graffiti. The author outlines practical and ethical aspects conservators are dealing with while preserving an industrial canvas. How to treat artworks that are tangible and intangible at once? Graffiti is not just a drawing we see on the murals. It is a form of social movement, an artistic expression of opinion. We can draw similarities with contemporary art, where an idea might be an essence of the artwork and artists do not always think about the longevity of their creations. Artists might use materials and techniques that make conservator’s work practically impossible. That is why conservation in its traditional interpretation is an unsuitable solution for graffiti. Various ethical and practical questions have to be answered before conservator and society decide to preserve the art of graffiti.Downloads
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