The parts of graffiti I like are really antagonizing still - it's not something that a museum would really embrace. Barry McGee antagonizeembracegraffito Change image and share on social
Street artists need to get back to actually doing things on the streets instead of in the galleries where they all seem to be ending up. I hope this term 'street artist' falls from the face of the earth, in my honest opinion. Barry McGee artistbackearth share on social
As soon as I start reading, drawing comes to me more easily. I find I work in my sketchbooks more. But if I'm working on a new show, my reading completely stops except when I'm on a plane. I take a stack of New Yorkers with me. I feel awful about those stacks of New Yorkers. Barry McGee awfulcompletelydraw share on social
Galleries are easier to steal from than the Apple Store, maybe. Barry McGee appleeasygallery Change image and share on social
Some of my favorite pieces are from thrift shops. When I find something I really love, I live, work and sleep in it. Barry McGee favoritefindlive Change image and share on social
My artwork gets stolen all the time; it's ridiculous. Barry McGee artworkridiculoussteal Change image and share on social
I read in a weird way. It comes in waves, and then I start, like, five different books at once. It takes me six months to a year to finish them all, since I read mostly on planes. Barry McGee bookfinishmonth Change image and share on social
I wasn't trying to turn graffiti into an art form. I just wanted to learn about art. I wanted to learn this game. Barry McGee artformgame Change image and share on social
I want to do just, like, regular art. Whatever is made today on canvas goes up against all of art history. It's the most radical thing. Barry McGee artcanvashistory Change image and share on social
I see a really good tag on a building, a man passed out in the middle of the street, a couple hugging, a cop arresting a panhandler. I'm interested in how all these things are happening in one block. Barry McGee arrestblockbuild Change image and share on social