Tag Archives: anti-graffiti

Obsession, Genius, or Both: Thoughts on Exit Through the Gift Shop

This post was published in the Huffington Post on April 15, 2010. If you are interested in the creative process and/or freedom of expression and/or the role of media manipulation in consumer culture (as I would suppose 99.9% of you … Continue reading

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The Best Banksy Controversies – by Chelsea Bauch

by Chelsea Bauch “Whether you consider him an overrated prankster or an innovative artiste, Banksy has managed to leave his (literal) mark around the world. Best recognized for his stenciled graffiti that makes use of existing architecture, urban decay, or … Continue reading

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NEWS: CHOR BOOGIE STABBED WHILE PAINTING

**Glad he’s back on his feet. Our best wishes to Chor Boogie on a fast recovery!!** SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — A San Francisco artist is recovering tonight after being stabbed while working on his latest creation. It started when four … Continue reading

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Graffiti Artists Vie For Trip to Prague

By Ksenia Galouchko / Special to The Moscow Times Heating units, which regulate heating in the city, can be found in most courtyards and are usually squat, drab, utilitarian buildings with little architectural value. The only people attracted to the … Continue reading

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Businesses Use Graffiti Art to Keep Graffiti Away

By Alfredo Aleman, EGP Staff Writer All around Los Angeles, murals can be readily seen on the walls of pharmacies, clothing stores and markets, usually depicting some sort of message to the community. While artists may see the murals as … Continue reading

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