This manuscript investigates the cultural and educational dimensions of murals and graffiti in the ruins of the Aliko Hotel on Naxos Island. Moving beyond their aesthetic value, these artworks are examined as conduits for complex sociocultural and educational discourses. Employing semiotic analysis, particularly informed by Roland Barthes’ conceptual framework, the study offers a multi-layered interpretation of the significance of street art. A systematic approach guided the empirical data collection, entailing the careful selection and categorisation of 76 photographs, eventually honed down to 21 key images for detailed analysis. This set, comprising 6 murals and 15 graffiti pieces, was subjected to meticulous examination to discern both dominant themes and motifs (‘studium’) and the elements evoking personal connections (‘punktum’), thereby facilitating emotional and intellectual engagement. The methodology of the study is tailored to uncover the collective narratives encapsulated within these visual forms, as well as the individual responses they provoke. It probes how personal interpretations are influenced by the viewers’ beliefs and backgrounds, thereby expanding the semiotic analysis to encompass both shared and individual meanings. This balanced analytical approach deepens the understanding of visual expressions as dynamic interactions between the artwork and its audience. It underscores the transformative role of street art in urban environments and its contribution to public art discourse. The impending demolition of the Hotel Aliko ruins underscores the ephemeral nature of street art. The murals and graffiti, as transient custodians of cultural and social narratives, accentuate the fragile nature of this cultural heritage. This critical moment underscores the importance of documenting and preserving such art forms and the stories they encapsulate, highlighting their significant role in shaping community identity and cultural education.

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废墟中的壁画和涂鸦：纳克索斯岛阿利科酒店的艺术告诉我们什么？

这份手稿调查了纳克索斯岛阿利科酒店废墟中壁画和涂鸦的文化和教育意义。这些艺术品超越了它们的审美价值，被视为复杂的社会文化和教育话语的渠道。该研究采用符号学分析，特别是罗兰·巴特的概念框架，对街头艺术的意义进行了多层次的解释。系统性方法指导了实证数据收集，需要对 76 张照片进行仔细选择和分类，最终细化为 21 张关键图像以进行详细分析。该套装由 6 幅壁画和 15 幅涂鸦组成，经过仔细检查，以辨别主导主题和图案（“studium”）以及唤起个人联系的元素（“punktum”），从而促进情感和智力参与。该研究的方法旨在揭示这些视觉形式中蕴含的集体叙事，以及它们引发的个人反应。它探讨了个人解释如何受到观众信仰和背景的影响，从而将符号学分析扩展到涵盖共享和个人意义。这种平衡的分析方法加深了对视觉表达作为艺术品与其观众之间动态互动的理解。它强调了街头艺术在城市环境中的变革作用及其对公共艺术话语的贡献。即将拆除的阿利科酒店废墟凸显了街头艺术的短暂性。壁画和涂鸦作为文化和社会叙事的短暂守护者，凸显了这种文化遗产的脆弱性。这一关键时刻强调了记录和保存此类艺术形式及其所蕴含的故事的重要性，凸显了它们在塑造社区身份和文化教育方面的重要作用。