Street Art

SOMMAIRE I. Les 3 questions brûlantes de 2020 -&gt; Les violences policières vis-à-vis des Africains-Américains (p. 8-19) -&gt; L’élection présidentielle américaine (p. 20-21) -&gt; La Covid-19 (encore une question importante en mars 2021&nbsp;?!) (p. 22-23) II. Thèmes d’actualité polémiques -&gt; Les droits des femmes (p. 26-29) -&gt; La prise de conscience écologique (p.30-33) -&gt; Les défis de la jeunesse (p. 34-35) -&gt; Les discriminations religieuses (p. 36-39) -&gt; La crise européenne des migrants et la pauvreté (p. 40-43) -&gt; La guerre (p. 44-45) III. Et pour finir, juste pour vous faire sourire, parlons de… -&gt; ... légendes (p. 48-57) -&gt; ... super-héros (p. 58-59) -&gt; ... la vie de tous les jours (p. 60-63)

CONTENTS I.&nbsp;The 3 Burning Issues Of 2020 -&gt; Police violence towards African Americans (p. 8-19) -&gt; The US presidential election (p.20-21) -&gt; Covid-19 (still a burning issue in March 2021?!) (p. 22-23) II. Ongoing Hot Topics -&gt; Women’s rights (p. 26-29) -&gt; Environmental awareness (p. 30-33) -&gt; Challenges faced by youth (p. 34-35) -&gt; Religious discriminations (p. 36-39) -&gt; The European migrant crisis (p. 40-43) -&gt; War (p. 44-45) III. And Finally Just To Put A Smile On Your Face, Let’s Talk About… / Rainbows above our heads&nbsp;&nbsp; -&gt; ... Legends (p. 48-57) -&gt; ... Superheroes (p.58-59) -&gt; ... Everyday Life (p. 60-63)

-&gt; Challenges faced by youth

Here there is a young woman using her phone (she is propably on a social network) and close to her, two other people who are wearing hoods that hide their faces. This condemns cyber-bullying. It shows how social networks can be dangerous and how you have to be careful. Clément (1MC2)

We do hope that we have a brilliant future ahead of us but sometimes we feel pessimistic, like the child represented here. Sofiane and Djibril (1MCV)

Let Me Be Myself by Eduardo Kobra (Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2016).

&nbsp; Here we see Anne Frank. Grace (1GA)

I love the superhero's strong personality. It perfectly matches with his red and gold metal armor. I think that the artist must be a huge fan of Iron man, like me. He must have done it to encourage people to watch the movie or read the comics made around this character.&nbsp; Jibril and Bakary (1MCV)

-&gt; Covid-19 (still a burning issue in mars 2021?!)

Anjos ma terra, by MRDHEO (Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, 2020).&nbsp;

On the left there is a woman who is dressed like a doctor. She is wearing a surgical mask and blue gloves to protect herself. She is hitting and destroying the virus with a baseball bat as if it were the virus. In my opinion MRDHEO is depicting medical staff as heroes&nbsp;: they are trying to fight the virus for us&nbsp;! The whole world could be moved by this artwork because we are all trying to adapt to the pandemic. Manon (1MCV)

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Our Street Art Tour Around the World

By the 1MC2, 1MCV and 1GA Lycée Paul Painlevé Courbevoie Under Mrs. Elodie Gasson's supervision Page layout made by Mrs. Friquet

Artwork by Nathan Nice from Street Arts Hire (Peterborough, UK, 2020).

A hand heart made with two different hands&nbsp;: one belongs to a Black person and the other one to a White person. This artwork is beautiful to me because it shows that we can live in harmony, in peace. Racism is still a current issue - there has been a lot of violence against Black people lately, especially in the United States - while it should no longer exist. Bafou and Hugo (1MC2)

Status Quo by Ashley Montague (Portland, USA, 2014).

In the foreground is represented Michael Brown, slain by a White police officer in 2014. This artwork shows the difference that is made by the police between Whites and Blacks. Rania and Myriam (1MC2)

This is about feminism, a very discussed topic and a very important one to me. I will support the cause of women to the end because we are all equal. For a long time men were considered superior to women. Times have changed but society still gives men more power. Unfortunately there is a lot of sexism and this graffiti will certainly help people to open their eyes. The written sentence means that you don't need a man to achieve greatness. &nbsp; Yasmine (1GA)

If You Want to Achieve Greatness Stop Asking for Permission by Eddie Cola (Hawaii, USA, 2012).

I Can't Breathe... but We Can Hear You by Sumartist (Graffiti Alley, Toronto, Canada, 2020).

George Floyd's face is muzzled. Despite the piece of fabric that is stifling him we can read his words (“I can't breathe“). Around him the end of the sentence (“... but we can hear you“) written in capital letters shows that this crime will not be forgotten by the world. &nbsp; Kylian and Mehdi (1MCV)

&nbsp; This one is very funny. We like it because we can identify easily with the little boys. Redha and Sofiane (1MC2)

-&gt; Religious discriminations

This artwork is beautiful and has a strong message which is that you have to learn to live together despite your differences. Olivier (1GA)

In the center of the picture we notice the word “Coexist“ written in black letters with the symbols of the three monotheistic religions&nbsp;: the Muslim crescent moon for the “C“, the star of David for the “X“ and the Christian cross for the “T“. Combo wants to say that everyone is free and equal in rights. No matter what their religion is. His message is highlighted by the contrast between the colour black used to write the word and the paleness of the wall. Diego, Luca (1MCV) and Mathis (1GA)

Girl With Balloon by Banksy (London, 2002).

&nbsp; This little girl became the icon of the awareness campaign against the cruelty of the war in Syria, led by Bachar-El-Assad towards his own people. The little girl is holding a red heart-shaped balloon when suddenly she lets it go, sending a message of hope and love to the Syrian people.&nbsp; &nbsp; Victoria, Julie (1MCV), Emeraude and Manon (1GA)&nbsp;

Artwork by Poti (Mulhouse, France, 2020).

We have chosen this artwork because Kobe Bryant is our favourite basketball player and we wanted to commemorate his one year death anniversary. The artist conveyed in his graffiti the message that Kobe passed through during his lifetime, which could be ''be passionated in order to reach your dreams''. Thus his smiling face, surrounded with the Lakers colors implies that he was really fulfilled thanks to his career.&nbsp; William and Alain (1MCV)

Zabou drew a young teenager who is in a protest wearing a face mask. The contrast between the fire-colored background and the black used for the main character implies that there is a climate of tensions around him. I think that connecting the rise of demonstations and the burden of the pandemic is a great way to highlight the problem of police brutality in the USA. Syrine (1MCV)

Racism Is a Virus by Zabou.

Obviously Street artist Zabou made this artwork to support the Black Lives Matter movement during the Covid-19 pandemic, when sad events occured, like the death of several American citizens. (The artist is probably part of the Black Lives Matter movement.) Personnally I am defending the Black Lives Matter cause because what happened is very upsetting. Thus there are too many overflowings between racists and colored people. Erwan (1GA) and Mickaël (1MCV)&nbsp;

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Part II Ongoing Controversial Topics

Artwork by an anonymous artist

The artist is condemning the waste dumped into the sea by humans. Indeed the turtle seems really annoyed by the plastic bottles. I think that this graffiti conveys a message for the protection of the seas in a beautiful way. Rafael (1MCV)

Black Lives Matter, I Can't Breathe by Jérôme Catz (Grenoble, France, 2020).

Here we see two demontrators protesting after George Floyd's death. I am touched by this artwork because some of my family members have already suffered from racist experiences. I find it important to talk about it so that it stops.&nbsp; &nbsp; Shakira (1MC2)

Life is Beautiful by Banksy (Los Angeles, 2008).

The woman represented here is Billie Holiday. The capital letters of her words and the air probably going through the air vent give the impression that she is screaming loud her message . According to it, despite the segregation and injustice from which she suffered a lot until her death, she was able to remain positive. Even in prison where she stayed for one year, she may still have said to herself that life was nice. &nbsp;Jihane, Aissata (1MCV), Rubens and Emmanuel (1GA)

I have chosen this artwork because life is beautiful and Billie Holiday enjoyed it to the fullest. The meaning of this is : “seize the day !” Azad (1MC2)

Billie Holiday was a great jazz singer.&nbsp; In the drawing she seems to focus on the good side of life. I like Banksy and I agree with the message. Rajweer (1MC2)

Shut It Down by Elaine Chu and Marina Perez-Wong from Twin Walls Mural Company (Oakland, USA, 2020).

“Shut it down“ is a Black Lives Matter slogan. Obviously the artist hoped that this would bring some support to the movement. The three Black hands, formerly buried, raising from beneath the surface and breaking their chains are clearly referring to the end of slavery, the end of discriminations&nbsp;! Manon and Léa (1MCV)

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Part I The 3 Burning Issues of 2020

Maya Angelou Rise Above by Obey Giant (Los Angeles, USA).

Maya Angelou is a great example for young people in general because she is one of the most famous African-American writers and Civil Rights activits. Consequently representing her on the walls of a school (which has been named after her), where lots of teenagers are going every day, was a brilliant idea. Binta (1GA)

-&gt; Police violence towards African Americans

Artwork by the Wom Collective (Leake street tunnel, London, 2020).

In this street artwork, we can see two famous men&nbsp;: Malcolm X on the left and Martin Luther King on the right. We can also see some writings, among which first names of people who suffered from racism (like George Floyd). Malcolm X is speaking and there is a microphone in front of Martin Luther King. We can imagine that both are making speeches. Both are speaking in favor of African&nbsp;Americans. Oumou and Maëli (1MC2)

-&gt; The European migrant crisis and poverty

Artwork by Banksy (Paris, 2018).

&nbsp; Banksy made this artwork near a migrant reception center at Porte de La Chapelle in Paris. He clearly wanted to express the worrying rise of populism and nationalism in Western countries. The little migrant girl who is covering up the swastika with pink paint seems to be trying to forget the racism she suffers from with her childhood dreams. Rayan (1MCV)

The street art movement is far from being dead. Gone mainstream since the 1960s with Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring’s first artworks in the streets of New York, street art remains a means of expression without equal to criticize society, but also warm the passers-by's hearts. &nbsp; Through their favorite artworks, our pupils are taking you to London, Paris, Toronto, Hawaii… Many of them have chosen to bring up the news topics that stroke them the most as well as the causes they can relate to in general. Others have opted to pay a tribute to inspiring figures or simply emphasize the poetic - sometimes humorous - aspect of street art. &nbsp; We all hope that you will enjoy this journey with us.

Le mouvement street art est loin d’être mort. Popularisé depuis les années 1960 avec les premières œuvres de Jean-Michel Basquiat et Keith Haring dans les rues de New York, le street art demeure un moyen d’expression hors pair pour critiquer la société, mais aussi apporter du baume au cœur des passants. &nbsp; Au travers de leurs œuvres préférées, nos élèves vous emmènent à Londres, Paris, Toronto, Hawaï… Nombre d’entre eux ont choisi d’évoquer les sujets d’actualité qui les ont le plus marqués ainsi que les causes qui les touchent en général. D’autres ont préféré rendre hommage aux figures qu’ils admirent ou simplement souligner le caractère poétique, parfois humoristique, du street art. &nbsp; Nous espérons tous que vous apprécierez ce voyage en notre compagnie.

-&gt; The US presidential election

Your Vote Is Your Power, by Jonathan Desrosiers (Miami, USA, 2020).

I guess that Jonathan Desrosiers made this in order to bring people to vote for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. He is an African American himself and expects a better future for his country than the one that Trump has in mind. Edwyn (1MCV)

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun…damental Rights by Kashink (Paris, 2016).

At first I picked this artwork because it looked original and colorful, but then I understood that it was a feminist drawing. Thus the sentence “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun…damental Rights“ is actually a wordplay and refers to a song called “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun“ sung by Cindy Lauper in 1983. It affects us to see that today, women's rights are not considered the same way everywhere. They should be though&nbsp;!&nbsp; Marie and Kassandra (1MCV)

Obviously the street artist painted this work to pay tribute to Muhammad Ali, the greatest boxer of his generation. I admire this man a lot&nbsp;: I like his determination, his charisma... He has not made a single mistake during his career.&nbsp;Muhammad Ali is a role-model for me. Luis (1MCV)

Artwork by an anonymous artist (USA, 2008).

&nbsp; Through this project I have discovered a bunch of street arts, artistic ones, hilarious paintings, exotic artworks but the one that caught my attention was this meaningful painting. Within the wild background as seen, the artist hid tags made up of the various names of the animals that have become extinct in Florida in the last 50 years. The whole mirrors a man's despair and this sad state of affairs. My Dog Sigh's style is characterised by the combination of melancholic (to express pensive sadness) and often naive-like portrait, with the use of found materials including abandoned food cans and any other recyclable things (which I find very interesting because not only does he create a masterpiece, but he does it by being resourceful and moderate, as he's thinking of environmentally friendly, way to do it). Alyanna (1GA)

Artwork by My Dog Sighs (Miami, USA, 2017)

Umbrella Girl by Banksy.

I have the impression that this girl is overwhelmed by her negative thoughts, represented here by the rain. She is her own prisoner. If only she closed her umbrella, she would feel better. Sometimes I feel like this girl under her umbrella. Sarah (1MCV)

We The Youth, Keith Haring (1987).

&nbsp; With all those colorful characters Keith Haring was expressing his love of life and the child that still lived in him. I really like the warm aspect and the innocence that emanate from it. &nbsp; Jessy (1GA)

Artwork by Eduardo Kobra (Miami, USA, 2013).

I have picked this work because this is a portrait of Tupac Shakur, an African-American rapper whose music is awesome. His death in 1996 reminds me of Georges Floyd’s because of its horror, even if they did not die the same way. Broadly speaking, I feel touched by the killing of Black people, especially by those who were killed by White people. In my opinion all the colors used by Eduardo Kobra represent the creativity of the late Tupac Shakur.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Yann (1GA)

EZK had the idea of this work after watching a program called No Comment on Euronews. On this, he said : "The principle: a camera placed for one minute in a place in the world, without any off comment. We saw children in Africa on all fours looking for ants to eat ... a very trying moment when you really felt the misery and the suffering. At the end of the show it was written "this program is presented to you by Vuitton" with obviously a very bling bling commercial, a guy getting off a private jet etc. There was such a gap between the two sequences that I told myself that there was something to do ...!"&nbsp;&nbsp; Now that we have seen why the artist made this street artwork, let's move on to its description. On the left, I see a child from a poor background in a Louis Vuitton bucket looking at a message on the right that says: "dans quel monde VUITTON”. There is a play on words between the verb "to live" ("vivre" in French) and the famous luxury brand.&nbsp; Inas (1GA)

Dans quel monde VUITTON&nbsp;? by EZK (Paris)

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