art alley Redux
I have taken you on a tour of Art Alley before, the ever changing outdoor art exhibit in downtown Rapid City. The alley between 6th and 7th Streets is a fascinating place, a constantly changing pallet for self expression by artists who work in every medium imaginable. The businesses whose back doors open on the alley allow and encourage the work, both locals and tourists alike are fans of these artists.
It is a wildly popular backdrop for senior portraits, family pictures, photography class projects and wedding photos. Things are never defaced, although over time they may be painted over, which is not seen as disrespectful to fellow artists, just part of the evolution that takes place. Take a walk down Art Alley as it is in early July 2010.
2 comments:
Interesting--the difference between defacement and evolution. Is it intent? Perception? You got me thinking about sand castle art. It's hard to hold onto that, too.
Murr,
I took pictures on Friday, went back on Monday, major changes seen.
Some jerk had used a brush with house paint and tagged a bunch of stuff, made me furious! Reverse evolution of the human kind, the Neanderthals have reappeared in the person of LANE.
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