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Activities <facet> > Physical and Mental Activities <hierarchy name> > physical activities by specific context <guide term> > public and interactive activities <guide term> > bombing (graffiti)

Preferred term

bombing (graffiti)  

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • bombing
  • bombing (activity)

Note

  • "In the context of graffiti, bombing denotes prolific and repeated renderings of a single 'tag' in a given physical area in order to attract recognition." (The J. Paul Getty Trust, ‘Bombing (Graffiti)’)

Source

  • The J. Paul Getty Trust. ‘Bombing (Graffiti)’, Art & Architecture Thesaurus Full Record Display (Getty Research), 25 January 2021. [Date of Access, 1 Aug. 2023]. http://vocab.getty.edu/page/aat/300410273.

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Creator

  • Jona Schlegel
  • Stefan Wogrin

Editorial note

  • "Bombing" in the graffiti community refers to the act of creating multiple graffiti, especially tags or throw-ups, in a single session. This activity is often used by graffiti artists as a way to gain recognition and fame, also known as "getting up", by covering large areas of a city with their unique handstyle. The term "bombing" comes from the metaphorical comparison of the widespread and rapid spread of graffiti to the extensive damage caused by bombs. The graffiti created during bombing are often less complex and more quickly executed than traditional pieces, allowing the artist to cover more area in a shorter amount of time.

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https://vocabs.acdh.oeaw.ac.at/indigo/bombingGraffiti

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