Re-Writing the Streets: The International Language of Stickers

Re-Writing the Streets: The International Language of Stickers A Traveling Exhibition Curated by Catherine Tedford and Oliver Baudach Overview In the last twenty years, street art has evolved dramatically from the graffiti that peppered subway stations, back alleys, and train yards, and was typically seen as vandalism.  Today, new forms of visual communication are created in public spaces, often attracting viewers in more contemplative and/or interactive ways.  Street art stickers, or simply “stickers,” have emerged as a vehicle for self-expression and an effective way to engage passersby.  Stickers may be used to “tag” or claim a space and make it…