Street Art or Urban Art is a contemporary artistic movement developed in the late 20th century. This ephemeral art, originally illegal and submersive , is an effective mode of artistic expression. Made in the street and on the walls of public space, street art aims to be art displayed in the open and accessible to a wide audience. It was in the s , in the United States and more specifically in Philadelphia , that street art appeared.
It is the story of a shy boy who does not dare to admit his feelings to a classmate. From this story was born a new art form, 10 years later, in New York. In the street, the smallest plot is covered with demanding messages on the sexual revolution, racial tensions, politics, civil rightsβ¦. Vandal art, Street Art provokes, shocks and moves.
To help you, we will present the different types of works and techniques that you can encounter within the urban space:. Several collectives bring together local artists such as the collective Le Chevalet Noir.
Thus, the presence of these street artists allows the desire of personalities in the field, nationally or internationally renowned , to place their works on the walls of the Rouen streets.
Street art has the vocation of being able to be, both everywhere, and very discreet at the same time. All of the works created as part of Rouen impressed can now be found on the festival website.
