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War Time Graffiti
stencil graffiti was used on the sides of motor vehicles and weaponry for identification. -
Illegal/Taboo Art Form
Graffiti is considered a crime, this art form could be used as a political or controversial statement while still remaining anonymous. -
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The Evolution of Stencil Graffiti
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Ernest Pignon-Ernest
One of the earliest reports of stencil graffiti belongs to Ernest Pignon-Ernest, the art can be found in southern France. The art depicts a bombing victim, this piece was used to protest/highlight the victims and side affects of war. -
Blek le Rat
Blek le Rat is often referenced as "the father of graffiti" creating political and controversial pieces in Paris, he was first inspired when seeing graffiti while traveling to NYC in 1972. -
Arresting Blek le Rat
Blek was arrested in 1991 for painting the streets, after his release he began to refine his work by making and pasting pre-stenciled posters. This allowed graffiti artists to leave their statement behind in a small amount of time, lessening the chances of being caught and arrested. -
Banksy
Banksy a graffiti artist using stencils for his work. Being the most popular graffiti artist of the 2000's, his graffiti being humorous and satirical. -
2010 To Present
Now stencil graffiti is seen as subjective art rather than just taboo or vandalism.
Although it is mostly used for creative/aesthetic purposes, stencil graffiti can be used for political/controversial issues and opinions. -
2020 Stencil Graffiti
Stencil graffiti is found in almost every culture and is commonly thought of as an illegal art form.