presentation about street art in urban space and its tie to social change

A presentation about street art in urban space and its tie to social change

1. Art in the Streets: How Urban Spaces Empower Social Change and Expression

2. Art in the Streets: How Urban Spaces Empower Social Change and Expression

3. Location : Farmgate, Greenroad & BUET Art in the Streets: How Urban Spaces Empower Social Change and Expression

4. Location : Farmgate, Greenroad & BUET Submitted By : M. Fizur Rahman (732) Sadikqur Rahman Anik (733) Badrunnesa Ema (754)  Nigar Sultana Boishakhi (755)  Art in the Streets: How Urban Spaces Empower Social Change and Expression

5. WHAT IS STREET ART/GRAFFITI? GRAFFITI : A form of public visual art using spray paint, markers, or other mediums. While often seen as vandalism, it also serves as a powerful tool for creative and political expression."

6. WHAT IS STREET ART/GRAFFITI? GRAFFITI : A form of public visual art using spray paint, markers, or other mediums. While often seen as vandalism, it also serves as a powerful tool for creative and political expression."

7. 1970s Graffiti Boom: In New York, graffiti culture emerged as a form of self-expression and social rebellion on subway cars and buildings. Ancient Origins: Street art dates back to ancient civilizations like Pompeii and Egypt, used for messages and commentary. Political Protests: In the 1980s, street art became a tool for political expression, symbolizing resistance, such as on the Berlin Wall. Historical Background of Graffiti relating to freedom of speech Modern Street Art: Artists like Banksy popularized street art globally, turning it into a recognized form of social and political commentary. Modern Street Art: Artists like Banksy popularized street art globally, turning it into a recognized form of social and political commentary.

8. What Is Freedom of Speech? Freedom of speech is the right to express opinions without government interference or punishment. It includes spoken and written words, as well as symbolic acts like art work, clothing, protests, and performances.

9. 1.urban space as a platform for expression. 2.graffiti and street art as tools for social change. 3.connection to freedom of speech 4.transformation of urban spaces 5.challenges and controversies 6.example of street art leading to social change. 7.visible difference in Graffiti/Street Art between before the movement and after the movement. Objectives of The study:

10. Urban space as a platform for expression. Public Accessibility: Urban spaces offer a visible platform for marginalized voices. Democratization of Art: Street art and graffiti break traditional barriers, allowing everyone to create and engage with art. Freedom of Speech in Public Space: Urban areas provide an open space for challenging societal norms and governmental restrictions.

11. Graffiti and street art as tools for social changes Raising Awareness: Street art often addresses critical social issues (inequality, human rights, environment) that resonate with the public. Visual Protest: Graffiti is often used as a form of protest, voicing resistance against oppressive regimes, discrimination, and injustice.

12. Reflection of Local Sentiment: The art often reflects the mood, concerns, and hopes of a community, serving as a mirror to public sentiment. Empowering Marginalized Voices: Graffiti provides an avenue for those whose voices are often silenced to participate in societal discourse. Challenging Censorship: Street art allows artists to bypass traditional media and express opinions that might be censored in mainstream channels. Connection to freedom of speech

13. Reflection of Local Sentiment: The art often reflects the mood, concerns, and hopes of a community, serving as a mirror to public sentiment. Empowering Marginalized Voices: Graffiti provides an avenue for those whose voices are often silenced to participate in societal discourse. Challenging Censorship: Street art allows artists to bypass traditional media and express opinions that might be censored in mainstream channels. Connection to freedom of speech

14. Reflection of Local Sentiment: The art often reflects the mood, concerns, and hopes of a community, serving as a mirror to public sentiment. Empowering Marginalized Voices: Graffiti provides an avenue for those whose voices are often silenced to participate in societal discourse. Challenging Censorship: Street art allows artists to bypass traditional media and express opinions that might be censored in mainstream channels. Connection to freedom of speech

15. Reclaiming Public Spaces Fostering Cultural Identity and Pride Creating Lasting Visual Impact Transformation of urban spaces

16. Example of street art leading to social change. Anti-corruption street art

17. Example of street art leading to social change. Love for homeland

18. Example of street art leading to social change. Rebel against all oppressors

19. Visible difference in Graffiti/streetart between before the movement and after the movement.

20. The walls were once covered with nothing but advertisements before the movement began. After the protest, there was a noticeable increase in public awareness and graffiti in various parts of the country.

21. HEROES Becoming VILLAINS Some well-known public figures who were once adored and respected are now the subject of intense hatred due to their neutral or antagonistic stance during the movement. The same walls that were once adorned with their praises now serve as a canvas for expressing animosity toward them.

22. Challenges and controversies

23. In many places throughout the city, graffiti and street art that were created during the movement were repainted. Although this can be positive, it may diminish the raw emotion of the original graffiti.

24. This mural was vandalized, highlighting the challenge street art faces when addressing sensitive issues like gender equality. The defacement shows how art can be targeted by those opposed to its message of empowerment Challenges to establish social equity

25. This mural promotes religious harmony with symbols of various faiths and the message 'We are all Bengali.' Street art like this faces opposition from anti-secular groups, highlighting tensions between religious minorities and those resisting inclusivity. Minority VS Anti-secular

26. Abrar Fahad was killed by the “Chatro league” for expressing his beliefs, highlighting the dangers faced by those who challenge the fascist regime and the ongoing fight for freedom of speech.

27. Street art in urban spaces amplifies marginalized voices, sparks dialogue on issues like inequality and injustice, and inspires social transformation. It turns cities into canvases for creative resistance and democratic expression.

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