Urban art

Because the urban arts are characterized by existing in the public space, they are often viewed as vandalism and destruction of private property.

Though starting as an underground movement, urban artists like Banksy and Adam Neate have now gained mainstream status and have, in turn, propelled the urban art scene into popular culture.

Perceptions have started to change as urban movements such as graffiti slowly gain acceptance from the public.

A confirmation of street art's new mainstream status can be, in part, confirmed by an invitation from the Tate calling upon artists to create outdoor pieces on the Thames side of the gallery in the summer of 2008.

Currently Valencia, Madrid, Barcelona, Pontevedra, Zaragoza and Cuenca are important focuses of this discipline.