Le Tag

  As some of our friends know, we are big graffiti enthusiasts and appreciate the unique art form.  So, when we saw ads for a graffiti exhibit at the Grand Palais we did a double take but decided we would probably check it out.  On a rainy Saturday afternoon we went to take a look at graffiti in a famous museum.  

  Inside of a huge room hung 300 pieces of artwork by 150 artists from all over the world.  The idea was that every artist had two canvases the same size to write their name on one and on the other to paint their idea of love.  I think somewhere after viewing only a quarter of the show I was getting the feeling that most of the artists took this exhibit as a joke and most could not think of anything to paint except hearts.  

   The crowd was made up of all kinds of people: young, old, kids, parents, tourists.  All intently taking photos and following the announcer as he deciphered every painting and artist.  It was quite funny in my eyes having seen some of the best graffiti in San Francisco and Los Angeles on the streets for free.  There weren't even any west coast writers represented so I was a bit disappointed.  

   Some of my favorites were Horfe, Amaze, Ghost, L'Atlas and Miss 17.