I think that the documentary "Style Wars" in relation to space is interesting in the it shows the difference of views between two opposing sides: the graffiti artists versus (those who do not understand the purpose of graffiti) parents, law enforcers..etc. According to the graffiti artists, graffiti is the mode of expression for them- they create and perform the art that they see fit, for themselves. The communication between the two opposing sides is what creates that feeling of crowd-ed-ness within the city. It can be seen that the setting in in the mid-80's through appearance of the trains and the streets which differ from the New York City that can be seen today.
The trend of the graffiti is a form of movements by those in the 1980's generation. Their art forms an awareness of the vast population of artists who see their art s a form of communication as well as understanding.
In relation to de Certeau....
The artists create a story through their art and no matter what, there will always be at least one person who will be attracted to this art. The attraction and interwining of the art and the person/ the viewer is inevitable.It is through those who see and appreciate that forms the importance of the graffiti. The spatial quality that the graffiti creates will affects those around it. The atmosphere of the environment will transform into whatever the viewer's interpretation is. The actions created in the city both by the artists and the viewers define the existence and the make-up of the city.
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