How many of the photos did you take yourself and how many have come from collaborators I took over 50,000 photos in the Global Street Art database in 20 countries. I have now classified another 8,000 photos taken by two other photographers. Around 10 artists have also submitted photos too. We’re building a system where artists and photographers can submit their pictures more easily.
How critical is creating a record of an inherently transient art form We have an opportunity today to preserve a record of a movement that people today and future generations will be inspired by. The photograph is the only permanent record. In my opinion that›s valuable, visually and culturally. Where would street art be without the internet Great question - frankly, most street art and graffiti are consumed online and not in person. If you removed the internet you would remove people›s exposure, for better or for worse. The progression of the movement would suffer technically but you would most likely see more local styles develop, unimpinged by the global influences you can see online every day. Tell us about the methods you’re using as a framework for your database