Ellen Harvey: New York Beautification Project
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Artwork by Ellen Harvey.
Between 1999 and 2001, small old-fashioned landscapes painstakingly painted in oil started appearing on graffiti sites in New York City. The paintings were the work of well-known artist Ellen Harvey. Documented here are both the works and Harvey's diary-like experiences of painting illegally throughout the city. The narrative of her "beautification project" is both provocative and hilarious. It touches on serious issues, such as who is allowed to make art in our society and what distinguishes art from graffiti, while never losing touch with the frequently comical reality of creating a contemporary art project on the streets of New York.
PUBLISHED BY: Gregory R. Miller & Co.
FORMAT: Hardcover, 9 x 12 in. / 100 pgs / 80 color.
ISBN: 9780974364810 ISBN10: 0974364819
PUBLICATION DATE: 07/15/2005
AVAILABILITY: In Stock: Order below or contact your local bookstore or museum shop.
Bookseller Price Code: TRADE
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