The Subconscious Art of Graffiti Removal (2002)

Name: The Subconscious Art of Graffiti Removal
Released: 2002-01-10

17m

Running Time

Plot.

Graffiti removal: the act of removing tags and graffiti by painting over them. Subconscious art: a product of artistic merit that was created without conscious artistic intentions. It is no coincidence that funding for "anti-graffiti" campaigns often outweighs funding for the arts. Graffiti removal has subverted the common obstacles blocking creative expression and become one of the more intriguing and important art movements of our time.

Where to Watch.

Subs

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Cast & Crew.

Miranda July

Narrator

Matt McCormick

Director / Writer

Details.

Release Date
January 10, 2002

Status
Released

Running Time
17m

Last updated: 2025-02-15

Wiki.

The Subconscious Art of Graffiti Removal (USA, 2001, 16 min) is an experimental documentary directed by filmmaker Matt McCormick, based on the ideas of Avalon Kalin and narrated by Miranda July that makes the tongue-in-cheek argument that municipal efforts by Portland, Oregon to mask and erase graffiti is an important new movement in modern art stemming from the repressed artistic desires of city workers.

The film screened at Sundance Film Festival and the Museum of Modern Art and received both critical and popular acclaim.