Art is Trash is the first book to showcase the work, philosophy and evolution of one of the most fascinating and brave artists in the street-art scene.

Street art is conquering the world. All over the globe, urban areas are home to pioneering creators and artistic communities. Art is Trash, the nom de guerre for Francisco de P jaro, has astounded not only passersby in the streets of London, Barcelona and New York, but also gallery owners and art curators who are hungry for straightforward, instinctive and honest artists. His work speaks explicitly to the public, denouncing corruption and abuse of power, and also demanding our reaction. Art is Trash's work has been exhibited in renowned specialist galleries in London and Barcelona and Dubai.

However, most of Art is Trash's work is ephemeral: he uses rubbish bags, abandoned furniture and debris to create art that works as a mirror for those who see it, reflecting our boundless, desperate consumerism and our obsession with power. It disappears fast--sometimes as soon as it is finished. This book therefore fulfils the important task of collecting and recording the works and evolution of an artist who is surely on the cusp of transforming the street--and urban-art scenes on an international scale.

Francisco de Pájaro: Born in Zafra (Extremadura), Francisco de Pájaro, a.k.a. Art is Trash, is a self-taught artist. He currently resides in Barcelona, although he spends long periods of time in other cities around the world, exploring and working in their streets. He is the father of Art is Trash/ El arte es basura, a concept that is wider than it appears at first glance. It contains his experiences, his reflections on society and his personal perception of the world of art. As he himself says: Art is Trash is my own r-evolution, not only as an artist, but also in the way I have changed and tackled how I want to live my life.

Tommy Blaquiere: Director, London West Bank Gallery - London, Notting Hill. London West Bank Gallery focuses in Street and Urban Art and Graffiti, representing selected artists from all over the world, among them Banksy.

Robert Burt, a California native, founded Base Elements Urban Art Gallery in 2003 creating a space where street artists could not only showcase their talents, but also be embraced as true artists. He lectures on urban art, street art and the techniques used and on how galleries work.