Graffiti in Tel Aviv

  I visited The Museum of Tel Aviv this week and contemplated the composition of art. I prefer art which has a place in the everydayness of our lives. I didn’t find the atmosphere of the museum  appealing which left me reminded of my preference for ultra-media, much like what the Future Sound of London broadcasted via ISDN in the early 90’s, or any sort of environment which allows for more intimacy and comfort.

   I did admire Israeli artist Dani Karavan’s work immensely, and was particularly moved by his pillars of peace which are erected near the Israeli/Egyptian border.

  Yet, it was the graffiti belonging to Tel Aviv that I enjoyed the most. To quote 2Pac on the art form, “located worldwide like the art of graffiti”. I found many pieces which I decribe as kawaii, that Japanese aesthetic that appreciates cute things, like Hello Kitty. Connections, respect, and admiration…