Photo of the Week
Graffiti has been used to express the voice of city residents outside of traditional exhibition spaces. While street art contributing to the Black Lives Matter movement has been viewed by some as vandalism, it allows communities to reclaim their narratives and be heard. This silent work has an enormous visual impact, and can be more influential than speech alone.
Street art comes in different forms. What at first appears to be an official street sign amongst Toronto city parking regulations is actually a notice that reads “Black Lives Matter 24/7, 365 days a year.” The sign is positioned next to a P Parking sign with time restrictions, subverting our expectations and playing on the idea of duration and urgency.
