Documentary Films: Exploring Graffiti, Street Art & Urban Art
Dive into the vibrant world of urban art through captivating documentaries. Explore the artists, the movements, and the stories behind the murals and canvases of the streets.
Our archive showcases a curated collection of documentary films exploring the multifaceted world of graffiti, street art, and urban art. From the raw energy of illegal tagging to the intricate narratives of large-scale murals, these films offer unique perspectives on this ever-evolving art form. Discover the artists’ motivations, the social and political contexts, and the impact of urban art on cities worldwide. Whether you’re a seasoned art enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this selection provides a compelling journey into a captivating subculture.
Shapes & Colors - The Exeter Academy Library
The Phillips Exeter Academy Library at Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, New Hampshire is among the renowned masterworks of architect Louis Kahn. It is a prime example for modern, characterized by decorative concrete architecture.
This short film by Alex Roman gives an impressive insight into the fantastic building. It tells the story of various shapes and colors, which interacts with each-other.
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Empire Begins - Riding Bikes in New York
At the beginning of the year I wrote an little article for the German Bigod blog about a very interesting project from the US, called “Empire Begins”. Today I will bring this article up to you!
Not in the mountains, not in the country and certainly not to relax! Bicycle in the city - In the urban agglomerations, where the traffic is so dense that any overtaking is an adventure. Where one gets momentum by holding on a car. Where only reflexes and skills play a role. Where every mistake can be deadly. There are these boys and girls at home, on the streets of New York!
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The Shopping Cart Film
Are you even noticed the many shopping carts cruising through the cities? Or do you ever wonder how abandoned shopping carts end up?
Jesse Rostens short film “Cart” deals with those questions around the useful and often used, but mostly unloved everyday objects. He evokes them to life and impressed with wonderful pictures and a beautiful soundtrack. Also reasons why the film won the Best of Festival Film Award at the Sundial Film Festival 2009.
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Faith47 – Cape of Good Hope
In her urban artworks Faith47 reflects her inner emotions and binds them to an rounded impression, which remains never without significance. Her artworks claim to be respected and interpreted. Once again, the smart South African has taken the nerve of the time!
With her current work “The Cape Of Good Hope”, a mixture of poster art and paintings, Faith47 calls attention to the political and social problems in South Africa’s Cape Town and tries to fight against the wide social injustices.
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