Bombing the Information Superhighway: Graffiti’s Evolution Through Media and Technology

Abstract

This study explores the intersection of graffiti, media, and digital technologies, focusing on how artists leverage drones, augmented reality, and social media platforms to navigate hybrid spaces that merge physical and digital environments. Using a digital ethnographic approach, this research examines the ways graffiti artists adapt their practices to algorithmic infrastructures, balancing visibility, creativity, and resistance in the digital age. The findings highlight the implications of these innovations on artistic expression, public space, and cultural resistance, contributing to broader discussions on the evolving dynamics of media and technology.

Presenters

Luis Contreras
Student, PhD, Rutgers New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

Details

Presentation Type

Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

Media Technologies

KEYWORDS

GRAFFITI, MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES, DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURES, CULTURAL RESISTANCE, CRYPTO CURRENCY, INFLUENCERS