For my gallery found and selected street art that portrays society. Some of the pieces that I chose express how some feel about freedom of natural rights such as: agency and speech. Others show the struggles that women went through when women were not as respected and free as we are today.
Supervised indipendence, RERO, 2014, From the collection of: Outdoor Project
Mural by Banksy, Banksy, From the collection of: Global Street Art Foundation
Mural by Banksy, Banksy, From the collection of: Global Street Art Foundation
freedom of expression
Mural by Banksy, Banksy, From the collection of: Global Street Art Foundation
To me, this shows how beauty is sometimes misunderstood or abused.
Mural by Banksy, Banksy, From the collection of: Global Street Art Foundation
Mural by Banksy, Banksy, From the collection of: Global Street Art Foundation
I chose to show this because it simply shows how society thinks of women; to clean, to cook, and not to express your true self.
The Wall - Banksy Balloons, Banksy, From the collection of: South Austin Popular Culture Center
Simply shows freedom in general. she is being prevented from seeing and going to whatever is over the wall.
Space Invader, Space Invader, From the collection of: Museum of Street Art
This shows how sometimes we feel like we are being invaded by our privacy. We may feel like we are being watched by people, and if we ever make a mistake, they'll get after us.
Nameless and Friendless. "The rich man's wealth is his strong city, etc." - Proverbs, x, 15, Emily Mary Osborn, 1857, From the collection of: Tate Britain
This shows how women were seen as in the past. They were ignored and were seen as the gender that should stay quiet and obedient; to never follow their dreams when it came to doing some jobs that men did.
Ruby Loftus screwing a Breech-ring, Knight, Laura (Dame) (RA), 1943, From the collection of: Imperial War Museums
this shows a women working during world war 11, and proves that women can do the same things that men do.
This advertisement during world war 11 beautifully supports the help of women. Society is just beginning to appreciate and see what women are really capable of.
Titik Nyeri (Point Of Pain), F X Harsono, 2007, From the collection of: National Heritage Board, Singapore
this is depicting the fact that constant discrimination can wear away a person
The North Philadelphia Beacon Project, James Burns, Photo by Steve Weinik, 2013-10-20, From the collection of: Mural Arts Philadelphia
such a simple statement that can give a person the passion to overcome trials
Swoon, Karin Lindberg Freda, Swoon, From the collection of: Random Act Projects
this can, in a way, present the isolation and loneliness that one can feel. sometimes you are alone, and you have to do what's right by yourself
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