Museum space versus

guerrilla art

Trends & styles - chapter 4

What is the difference between expressing oneself visually as an artist in museums
versus in public spaces?

MUSEUM

An institution dedicated to displaying artistic objects to educate and inspire the public, often organized into exhibitions.
A curated environment

for learning.

PUBLIC PLACE/SPACE

An open area for all people, regardless of background or status. It includes places like parks, streets, and squares where individuals can move freely. They create community connections and support democratic expression.

Guerrilla*/street art visuals: examples

'Guerilla refers to a non-tactical army, loosely organized, fighting a bigger, more organized force.'
https://moosend.com/blog/guerilla-marketing-ideas/​

• WHAT
  Gorilla releasing sea lion from London zoo, some birds.

• HOW
  Figurative style; minimalistic colours; graffiti; stencil art;
  spray painting.
  

• WHY
  > 2024, by British artist Banksy (Bristol, UK)
  > Concept: art for everybody; political message (?)
  > Inspiration:
  street art style; activist art

Analysis Gorilla

'Banksy does not like museums or galleries opening exhibitions of his work independently. The phenomenon has grown worldwide, and the artist now warns about it on his website.'

https://serlachius.fi/en/banksy-and-museums/

• WHAT
  Five people dancing on a grassfield.

• HOW
  Figurative; minimalistic/simplistic (bold outlines, filled out evenly with vibrant coulours);
  small lines suggesting movement.
  

• WHY
  1987, 'Untitled (Dance)',
  by Keith Haring (US).
  > Concept: dynamic and accessible;
  'radiant baby'. 
  > Inspiration:
  70s and 80s hip hop culture; Street Art; 'anything is possible'

Analysis
'Untitled (Dance)'

Guerrilla marketing examples

https://moosend.com/blog/guerilla-marketing-ideas/

'In my words, guerilla marketing is like the Banksy side of marketing.'

Frontline:
'Get them off your dog'.
Flea and tick spray

Nike: just do it. Run. 

Jeep. Powerful driving, powerful parking. 

Raising The Roof (NGO): rasing awareness for homeless people

Street art (non-commercial)
Guerrilla marketing (commercial):

> public space

> non-traditional

> provocative; creative

https://banksyexplained.com/banksy-in-ukraine-november-2022/