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The story of how the Nuart festival in Stavanger, Norway, has grown from a small underground festival to an internationally acclaimed Street Art event. Without the usual restraints of corporate sponsorship or sales to consider, Nuart consistently brings out the best from some of the world's leading street artists. This is also the story of a movement that, instead of fulfilling the criteria for modern art, created new arenas for art in the streets and on the internet.

Urban street art is an art form that reflects society at the time the art work was created. It can be a remark on something in the media, current events, or it can be the artist's own personal comment. In street art the message is just as important as the motive. It is often a reaction, or a counter-reaction, to current affairs that the artist wants to communicate to the public. And street art is easily apprehended because of its simple visualisation. In the aftermath of July 22nd 2011, street art artists reacted in their own way to the horrendous acts carried out that day.

Street Art Norway Vol. I presents the development of street art in Norway, from the very beginning in the 1990s until the leading artists of today. This is an art form developed in the public space, legally or illegally, and it casts a critical eye on established society. It mocks advertisements, and the artists are often socially engaged individuals. These urban artistic expressions have received a lot of attention in recent years, and Norwegian street art has gained much recognition, both nationally and internationally.

Graff Wars documents the huge influence the Star Wars legacy has had on graffiti and many of its performers. The book demonstrates how one single phenomenon within a worldwide pop culture is picked up, interpreted and given its own artistic expression. This book is a tribute to the generations who have been inspired and delighted by, and dedicated to, George Lucas' fantastic universe. With contributors from Kuala Lumpur to New York, from Australia to Spain, The Netherlands, China, Norway, Germany and many more countries.