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The rise of postmodernist thought introduced street art as a legitimate medium, reflecting diverse voices and serving as an alternative to traditional galleries.

After the fall of the Berlin Wall, the East Side Gallery became a symbol of freedom and reconciliation, with murals reflecting hope and the challenges of reunification.

Street art has been increasingly used as a tool for social change, conveying messages of resistance, equality, and justice during pivotal movements.

Acknowledged as a 'graffiti Mecca', 5 Pointz showcased the artistic evolution of street art and its precarious status due to urban development and legal challenges.

Artists like Diego Rivera used public spaces for murals with strong social and political messages, inspiring the idea of street art as a means to engage and inform the public.

Artists used public spaces to raise awareness and combat stigma related to AIDS, demonstrating the potential for street art to engage in health and social discourse.

Ancient graffiti in cities like Pompeii reveal the human desire to document thoughts publicly, setting a precedent for the personal expression seen in modern street art.

Mass urbanization created new public spaces for art, leading to the rise of street art as a tool for social commentary and protest among the working class.

The graffiti subculture in New York City exploded, turning the urban landscape into a canvas and setting groundwork for street art's acceptance as an art form.

Banksy's political commentary and satirical street art provoke thought while increasing the value and recognition of street art worldwide.

Street art has become a canvas for environmental activism, underlining the urgent need for ecological awareness and action.

The diverse cultural background of Los Angeles fueled a unique street art scene, blending graffiti, murals, and gang tags, thus impacting the global perception of street art.

The integration of digital media into street art reflects contemporary society's relationship with technology and expands the boundaries of traditional street art methodologies.

Some of the earliest forms of human expression, these paintings can be considered the first instances of 'street art' showing the drive for humans to create art in their environment.