"How To Appreciate Graffiti" by Garnet Hertz at Fingerprint Gallery in Vancouver with Smokey Devil скачать в хорошем качестве

"How To Appreciate Graffiti" by Garnet Hertz at Fingerprint Gallery in Vancouver with Smokey Devil

Fingerprint Gallery is thrilled to announce the opening of a groundbreaking project, “How to Appreciate Graffiti: The Exhibition”. This initiative follows the historic launch of a course dedicated to the interpretation and appreciation of graffiti art, a first of its kind at Emily Carr University. This project is led by Canada Research Chair Dr. Garnet Hertz, along with “Vancouver’s favourite graffiti artist” Smokey Devil as a resident guest artist and community liaison. Graffiti, the controversial and vibrant art form that transforms urban landscapes into canvases of expression, serves not only as a medium of identity but also as a critical commentary on society. Graffiti represents a clash of perceptions: viewed by some as a destructive element in public spaces, yet celebrated by others as a critical, unsanctioned facet of urban visual culture. The course, conceived by Dr. Hertz, aimed to delve into the depths of graffiti’s cultural, historical, and societal significance, spotlighting its undeniable impact on urban cultural identity and visual dialogue. Due to its uniqueness, this course has been written about in The National Post, The Province, The Vancouver Sun, and featured on CBC Television and CBC Radio-Canada. The upcoming exhibition is a testament to this pedagogical journey of discovery. It will showcase a hand-produced zine titled “How to Appreciate Graffiti” developed by the students as their final project, encapsulating their insights and reflections over the last semester. The exhibition also features contributions from the esteemed guest graffiti artists who have lectured over the semester, sharing their invaluable knowledge and perspectives with the students. This distinguished lineup includes Smokey Devil, the Juno-award-winning Dedos, Zense, Gurl 23, Grow Up, and Phantom. Join us at Fingerprint Gallery, located at 663 Market Hill, nestled near the scenic Olympic Village Station on False Creek. The exhibition kicks off with an opening night on Friday, April 5th at 6pm. Saturday April 6th at noon will be zine launch with a curator’s talk and live presentations, culminating in a special homage to Vancouver’s own Smokey Devil in the evening of April 6th at 6pm.