摘要:Graffiti works are often found in urban area, so it becomes culture expression of a city representedthrough art (urban art). At this stage, graffiti is classified in the genre of street art. There is high enough desirefor graffiti artists to interact and convey their message through their works with public. Thus, public spaces,such streets, become a choice for space and inspiration to them to work as well as exhibitions. Everyday issues,which according to Charles Baudelaire (1863), become inspiration for impressionist painters to paint modernsubjects. Modern subjects in the form of everyday problems occur along the way in Paris, bridges, and roadsidecafes. What was disclosed by Baudelaire is still factual at present, that the road becomes the source ofinspiration collection. This study used field research, literature studies, and interview. Meanwhile, researchobject was graffiti works in Bandung. Research showed street art, in this case graffiti, was a symbol ofresistance and response to actual political conditions. Walls and other objects commonly found in the street orpublic space were a stretch of ideas and canvas for graffiti artists
关键词:graffiti; art; urban; social issues; street art