by Jason James
This past weekend I went to see the highly anticipated movie, "Exit Through the Gift Shop." This is a documentary about the street art/graffiti "movement" and the artist responsible for the art.
Now…I understand that graffiti is "illegal" and in most circumstances looked down upon, but this movie gives an amazing firsthand look into the art and creativity of these artists. Thierry Guetta, who is behind the camera most of the film, follows these artists into the night to capture them at work. The documentary shows the process and stealth approach of the artists. For most of us, we see graffiti all over, but actually seeing the artists in action is like catching a unicorn.
This film is well worth the time and money. It most certainly surpassed my expectations and I would highly recommend it.
The artists featured in this film: Banksy, Shepard Fairey, Space Invader and Mr. Brainwash (main character, Thierry Guetta).
Exit Through the Gift Shop Official Site: http://www.banksyfilm.com/
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