San Francisco's vibrant street art scene exists in areas off the city's well-worn tourist paths. The alleyways and hidden side streets of the Haight, the Tenderloin, and especially the Mission district's Clarion Alley offer unexpected treats to visitors lucky enough to stumble upon them. For more than five years, photographer Steve Rotman has obsessively documented this scene as it evolved on walls, sidewalks, billboards, fences, doors, and other public spaces. Culled from thousands of images, the result is a collection of work that attests to the artists' personal and stylistic diversity, from Mars1's robotic depictions of alternate universes which reflect the local counterculture spirit, to Neck Face's whimsically ghoulish creatures that serve as a testament to entrepreneurial hipsterdom, to Bigfoot's friendly green primates inspired by the area's rich graffiti culture. San Francisco's charm as an international destination also causes foreign artists to contribute to the street dialogue-Brazilian duo Os Gemeos, Londoner D*Face and German painter Dome have all graced the city's walls with their unique points of view. An enterprising photographer, Rotman has forged relationships with many of these often-reclusive artists, allowing him access to some of the lesser-known corners of the street art world.
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STEVE ROTMAN is a San Francisco photographer who specializes in images of urban art. Under his Internet handle Funkandjazz, he has posted more than ten thousand images on the web and established himself as a true aficionado.
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On The Streets of San Francisco . . .,
This review is from: San Francisco Street Art (Hardcover)
is an dizzying array of artistry, often lurking below the average person's perception. This book demonstrates the sheer beauty of "street art," the stencils and pastes and murals that pop up on just about every urban street, yet are easy to miss, particularly in a city like SF that has so much going on. The author, Steve Rotman, is a fantastic photographer--check out his other recent book, "Bay Area Graffiti"--who gives you a sense not just of the art people are making, but the context in which this art appears. I'm somewhat confused by the distinction between "street art" and "graffiti"; street art seems more accessible and message-driven, and for that reason more interesting at first glance to the novice viewer. Both of Rotman's books, though, introduce you to a visually stunning world that you may have gotten glimpses of in the past, but never really saw.
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Amazing Photos!,
By Tanner "artsome" (tucson, AZ) - See all my reviews
This review is from: San Francisco Street Art (Hardcover)
Steve Rotman has again captured the San Francisco street art scene with amazing photos. This small book pulsates with energy and vibrant color! The book is packed with a large-sized selection of images.
Rotman knows how to capture shoot the famed Bay Area scene.
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great pix - but really small!,
By lakenville "lakenville" (Boston area) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: San Francisco Street Art (Hardcover)
Bought as a gift for a son who loves street art and lives in SF. Nice photos, but not much bigger than post cards, which wasn't clear from the description. I didn't expect a huge coffee-table book for the price, but art books are generally considerably bigger than this! I think he will still like it, but it'll end up as a stocking stuffer at Christmas.
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