Digital Printing

Opening the Gates of Perception

Published

14 years ago

December 2, 2009

Susan Conner Signs of the Times December 2009 Issue

When NYC’s city council banned rolldown metal-security gates, New Yorkers proposed using them as empty canvases for community murals, billboards or public art. The curved metal surface attracted taggers, which led to the council’s ban and endorse the see-through, mesh variety.
Many store owners with metal gates say they will encourage artists to use them as murals. The New York Times, which will be collecting mural ideas, also noted that the most famous artist of the medium was Franco Gaskin, who calls himself “Franco the Great.” He painted approximately 200 metal gates with landscapes and street scenes during the 1970s on 125th St.. Tats Cru, a street-mural company, also contributes much gate art.

Related Topics:December 2009 Digital Printing

click to Comment(Comment)

Introducing the Sign Industry Podcast

The Sign Industry Podcast is a platform for every sign person out there — from the old-timers who bent neon and hand-lettered boats to those venturing into new technologies — we want to get their stories out for everyone to hear. Come join us and listen to stories, learn tricks or techniques, and get insights of what’s to come. We are the world’s second oldest profession. The folks who started the world’s oldest profession needed a sign.