Grand Palais loves Graffiti
Friday, April 17, 2009 Posted by Nirit Sumeruk
When Graffiti gets displayed on the walls of the prestigious south-east gallery of the Grand Palais – that’s when you know art has spoken. Architect Alain-Dominique Gallizia selected 300 of the world’s most prominent TAG (tag and graffiti) works to display in all their glory as a declaration of respect for probably the freest form of art of the last couple of decades. 
All these works Gallizia commissioned from leading graffiti artists and is apparently “the most important painted record of what was, until now, a fleeting art”. All the works are made on exactly the same size horizontal canvas including the artists’ signature mark and most importantly each piece follows the same theme - the artists’ personal interpretation of LOVE.
Though I just love-loved this exhibition, admittedly, it did feel kinda strange seeing graffiti produced with ‘some rules’. Initially I thought the actual raw, ancient and priceless walls would be graced with this colorfully wild art….(but hey?!) 
The exhibition has a fabulous energy about it and I think it’s a great way to immortalize such transient art. The colors are amazing and so is the curios ambiance – young and old, hip-hoppers, couples in love and yes even some monks came to see and be wowed by the art we normally walk right past on the street.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 12:06:00 PM
Thanks for sharing this. I've walked by the Grand Palais entrance for this a few times and always wondered if it was worth going to. I might have to check this out before it closes. But my priority is still the Warhol exhibit (though it's open longer so who knows...)