Exercise 2B, page 98.0:01
Street art, art or not?0:13
Street art divides public opinion.0:26
It is seen by some as a way to brighten up our communities, while it is considered by others to be nothing but vandalism.0:29
So, is it art or not?0:36
A. It's a woolly world.0:39
These days, it is not only grannies who knit.0:42
In cities such as New York, London, and Berlin, community art groups are busy graffiti knitting.0:46
Creating colorful decorations for lampposts, parking meters, cars, and statues.0:51
The craze was started by Magda Sayeg in the USA when she decided to brighten up the steel and concrete landscape of Austin, Texas, with her knitted creations.0:58
Now knitting needles are clicking worldwide, and cities are inviting the knitters to transform their public spaces.1:07
Most people's reactions are positive, and even though it isn't strictly legal, Saeeg says, "You'd have to be the most bored police officer to want to arrest me."1:14
So next time you walk past a city statue, take a look.1:24
It might be wearing a scarf.1:27
B. We built this city with Lego bricks.1:30
Most people remember playing with Lego bricks as a child.1:35
It seems though that toy towns aren't the only things they are used to construct.1:39
Lego repair work was created by German artist Jan Vormann.1:44
Jan spent 3 years traveling the world fixing crumbling walls and monuments with Lego.1:48
Jan took his project to New York and together with a team of volunteers constructed Lego repairs all over the city, including at Brooklyn Bridge and Central Park.1:54
Cracks in buildings soon disappeared and were replaced with bright Lego shapes.2:05
Most New Yorkers are pleased with the Lego look.2:10
Most big cities have their fair share of graffiti, but like it or not, one British graffiti artist is now considered to be a worldwide phenomenon.2:16
The true identity of Banksy is surrounded in mystery, but his art is instantly recognizable.2:25
Some of his most famous images include a young girl with a heart-shaped balloon and a dove of peace wearing a bulletproof vest.2:31
Banksy's work has even been exhibited in art exhibitions, and a lot of his works have been sold.2:39
Because of his striking images and comments on social problems, public opinion is divided.2:45
Some find Banksy's work offensive, while others think he is one of the most important artists today.2:51
Guerrilla gardeners plant flower gardens and vegetable patches on neglected land without permission.3:01
They believe it improves inner-city communities.3:07
The designs are made as artistic as possible.3:10
Flower beds are planted in skips and sunflowers down pavement grating.3:13
While some people see this as a way to bring new life to forgotten spaces, others point out that pretty or not, it's still illegal.3:18
However, it seems that no action is usually taken by the public or the police.3:26
One group of guerrilla gardeners were busy on a rundown London street recently, when an old lady called out her approval to them.3:31
Thank you for the sunflowers.3:38
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