Hunting Down Shanghai’s Graffiti Scene
In the West, we have a tendency to view China as a society so oppressive that no one would dare spray paint on a wall for fear of being shot dead in the streets by Communist authorities. But apparently, this isn’t quite true'judging from a series of photos recently taken by Juxtapoz on the streets of Shanghai, the country’s graffiti scene is alive and well.
The flicks were taken in the area surrounding Moganshan Road, which makes up the city’s art district. From quirky characters to politically conscious messages, it seems like they’re experimenting with a variety of different styles. Check out a few more flicks below.
[Juxtapoz]
Rabbit March 17, 2009 at 3:54 am
I am doing a research project on graffiti in China. I have been working my way up from the south and my next stop in Shanghai. I was just wondering if you had contact information for any of the writers in Shanghai as i would love to talk with them about their art. withoutcares@gmail.com
Peace.
nick March 17, 2009 at 8:29 am
@Rabbit, check out this video for SH graff info: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0kAPr9R–I
fred May 24, 2009 at 4:40 am
I was wondering if anyone knew were to get graffiti supplies, i was looking for some good quality paint and for caps but it seems like i have looked everywhere