Graffiti and street art, a lifelong photo quest

ART & DESIGN — 02/12/2019 — by Admin

Photography has long been intertwined with exploration. Whether to the North Pole or the moon, no expedition would be complete without cameras. Since 1978 Martha has been photographing the biggest art movement in the history of the world – graffiti. More information on http://www.tedxvienna.at Martha Cooper is a documentary photographer who has shot urban art since 1978. Her early photos of NYC subway graffiti are credited by today’s street artists as having been instrumental in spreading the movement worldwide. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx