Michael Harker
Masters of Street Art
Art without a Frame
Embark on a visual journey into the fascinating world of street art with the impressive coffee table book “Masters of Street Art: Art without a Frame” by Michael Harker and Dr. Suzanne Bäumler. This opulent coffee table book offers you a unique perspective on the urban art scene and presents monumental murals by world-famous artists such as Tamara Alves and Bordalo II in their exciting interaction with their surroundings.
Graffiti and street art have long been as important as classical painting, and this magnificent illustrated book celebrates this dynamic, vibrant urban art form present in cities from Paris to Lisbon to São Paulo. Large-format photographs capture the vibrant interplay of graffiti with architecture, from solitary walls to entire neighborhoods that have been transformed into impressive open-air galleries.
This visual journey of discovery is complemented by informative texts and insightful quotes that encourage the reader to look at cities from a new perspective.
With a focus on cultural diversity and contemporary creativity, “Masters of Street Art” not only sheds light on the art itself, but also highlights the influence of international festivals such as Vienna's “Calle Libre” in paving the way for this movement. The works impressively express the vulnerability of humans and nature, with artists such as Bordalo II using plastic and garbage to create the animals of their endangered habitats.
This book is not only a feast for lovers and collectors of contemporary pop and street art, but also a unique, elegant object for any high-quality library or coffee-table collection. Be captivated by the world's largest gallery in one volume and inspired by the diversity and vibrancy of street art.
