Urban creativity

The provided text explores the significant cultural impact of urban creativity, particularly large-scale murals and street art, on the experience and function of cities. The author discusses how these immense artworks disrupt the everyday routine, forcing passersby into moments of reflection and challenging the commercial nature of urban spaces. Furthermore, the source emphasizes the importance of documenting this art and its surrounding context, detailing the author's preferred method of using analog photography to capture the transient and authentic nature of these expressions. Finally, the text touches on the ironic tension between street art's spontaneous, sometimes rebellious origins and its modern status as a recognized element of cultural infrastructure and a popular tourist attraction.