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Bevorzugte Bezeichnung
urban knittings (graffiti)
Oberbegriff
Synonyme
- kniffiti
- urban knitting
- urban knitting (graffiti)
- urban knittings
- yarn bomb
- yarn bombing
Hinweis
- "Works in public space comprising knitted or crocheted adornments, usually installed without institutional oversight." (The J. Paul Getty Trust. ‘Yarn Bombing (Graffiti Art)’)
Quelle
- The J. Paul Getty Trust. ‘Yarn Bombing (Graffiti Art)’, Art & Architecture Thesaurus Full Record Display (Getty Research), 25 January 2021. [Date of Access, 1 Aug. 2023]. http://vocab.getty.edu/page/aat/300410377.
Gehört zur Gruppe
Ersteller/in
- Jona Schlegel
- Stefan Wogrin
Bearbeitungshinweis
- Urban knittings, also known as yarn bombing, represent a unique form of graffiti where yarn is used to cover and decorate objects in urban spaces. Unlike traditional graffiti that primarily utilises walls as a canvas, urban knittings are typically found on three-dimensional objects such as trees, lamp posts, benches, and statues. The process involves creating knitted or crocheted pieces that are then attached to the chosen object, effectively 'dressing' it in yarn. The result is a colourful and tactile form of graffiti that adds a sense of warmth and whimsy to the urban environment. Urban knittings challenge traditional notions of graffiti, demonstrating the potential for diverse materials and techniques within this form of expression. They highlight the capacity of graffiti to transform and humanise public spaces, and to engage with the community in unexpected and delightful ways.
URI
https://vocabs.acdh.oeaw.ac.at/indigo/urbanKnittingsGraffiti
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