Using Graffiti as a Voice to Change Political Situations (Banksy's works)

The work about using Banksy graffiti as a voice to change political situations ...

1. Graffiti as a Voice to Change Political Situations
2. Banksy's works
3. The Flower Thrower, created in 2005.
4. Napalm Girl created in 2004-2005.
5. Kissing Coppers, created in 2004.
6. Mona Lisa Bazooka created in 2007-2008

According to Kan, “graffiti is created with an intended audience and motives” . This suggests that both are important in deciding whether or not to classify graffiti as political. Others question whether it is the motive or the act itself that is important? Lewisohn asks “Do they have to be specifically politically motivated in order to be political acts?” . For Lewisohn, the response depends on two things: How we look at art and politics; and the geographic location or the context in which graffiti is created. We believe that the geographic location does matter because the context may impart meaning. “Political art, much like graffiti writing and street art, when placed in a gallery can become neutralized” . We turn now to the other question, how is art related to politics?