- December 5, 2005
- Posted by Marc
ABOVE’S EUROPEAN TRAVELS 2005: MILAN, ITALY.
“I was previously warned by other travelers that
Milan in August was like a ghost-town and every thing was closed for Summer
Holiday. What else could a kid hungry to paint and create in the streets ask
for? After finding a Youth Hostel I walked the city and was amazed to witness
just how empty the streets really were. Milan appeared to be the victim or some
hurricane that swept all the locals out of the city. In addition to the
emptiness of inhabitants I was excited to see street level pieces that were
still running from the late 90’s. Perhaps this is why Milan has such a booming
and strong scene in Europe, because locals don’t seem to mind paint on the
walls, or simply ‘cause they are not around to see them? On my second day in
Milan my Friends Bo130 and Microbo came back to Milan (they too were away on
vacation) and we hooked up from there on out. Microbo’s Enthusiasm and Bo130’s
chilled laid back style were the perfect mix and Combination for wild nights.
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Until this photo I don’t think I saw any Polizia in the city. I
suppose they too were out of town on Summer Holiday, which was just fine by me.
“No Cops, No Stops.”
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I assume
for subliminal reasons I see this Arrow’s Pattern and get a feeling of
Christmas paper wrapping. I’m not the least bit timid to share that, but more
curious as to why I get that feeling?
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The
MESSAGE is the medium! This roller tag was sketchy and its shown in the letters.
Clean is fun for only so long. Climbing behind the 3 leveled billboard with a
cardboard box as my drip pan, 2 liter bottle as my paint bucket and jenky roller
made me connect with the gritty nature of the decaying baby diapers, junkie
syringes, and broken bottles that were hidden with me behind that billboard
facade.
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Vespa
scooters, Coffee, Great street works, and a strong fashion flair = Milano,
Italia!
*Milan would not of been as thrilling or understandable
if it were not for the help of my friends Bo130, and Microbo!! Having said that
I want to give a huge THANK YOU to Bo130, and Microbo for your hospitality,
Sicilian style meals, and late night city tours.