The exhibition focuses on Australian Street Art, which is a unique collection sponsored and curated by the National Gallery of Australia.  

 

There’s some fantastical satire, beautifully graphical representations and just plain fun images — what’s more there’s some genuine ingenuity and skill (i.e. I actually feel like I ‘get it’, which I can’t say for all post modern art).  Plus, it’s kind of fun – is it art? Is it graffiti? Why do or should I care? I like it when something grabs my attention. Makes me think.

 

And if you’re into street art and like to keep it local, there’s always an interesting paste-up or stencil to be found, if not in the CBD then the Valley, or West End streetscapes.  You’ll be powerless to avoid these works where ever you go once you’ve seen the exhibition.    

 

Not inspired to hit the pavement in search of interventions? You can also find a pictorial book of West End Street Art, which I just happened upon on the weekend. West End Street Art, by Paul Rollo is  available from Avid Reader (Boundary Street, West End).