Revolution is the New Black: Graffiti/Art and Mark-making Practices

Abstract

________________________________________________________________In recent years there has been a strong resurgence in the production and visibility of graffiti/art in Australian cities. This paper considers what we may learn about this practice by adopting an archaeological approach to its study. The results yield interesting insights into two contemporary phenomena of graffiti/art production that offer intriguing links to Australian rock art. The study considers the significance of contemporary mark-making and explores how this practice may inform our approach to rock art research. ________________________________________________________________Résumé: Ces dernières années il y a eu une recrudescence forte dans la production de graffitis ou d'art pictural dans des villes australiennes. Cet article considère ce que nous pouvons apprendre de cette pratique en adoptant une approche archéologique de son étude. Les résultats rapportent des aperçus intéressants dans deux phénomènes contemporains de la production de graffitis et d'art pictural qui présentent des liaisons intrigantes à l'art du rock australien. L'étude considère la signification de ces projections de marque contemporaine et explore comment cela peut informer notre approche du rock et de la recherche. ________________________________________________________________Resumen: En los ú ltimos añ os se ha producido un fuerte renacimiento de la producció n y la visibilidad del arte del graffiti en las ciudades australianas. Este trabajo trata sobre lo que podemos aprender de esta práctica adoptando un enfoque arqueoló gico para su estudio. El resultado proporciona interesantes perspectivas sobre dos fenó menos contemporáneos de la producció n del arte del graffiti que tiene sorprendentes vínculos con el rock australiano. El estudio plantea el significado del dibujo contemporáneo y analiza có mo podría conformar nuestro enfoque sobre investigaciones del arte del rock.

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