Category Archives: Gentrification

Brooklyn Graffiti Perfume: $220

Posted on 19/01/2009 by Jon

This is a new low – or a new high – but probably the former. I hope a NY writer got paid well to do the design – otherwise it is a shame that yet again graff is ripped – … Continue reading →

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Protest Graffiti and Speculation

Posted on 20/06/2008 by admin

Check out what the Arte Bastardo festival with protest graffiti is all about and educate yourself on speculation in Barcelona. https://artebastardo.blogspot.com/2008/06/drassanes-freeespacio-para-arte-y.html https://artebastardo.blogspot.com/2008/06/intervenciones-neoliberales-en-la.html

Posted in Anti Graffiti, Art Show, Barcelona, Culture Clash, Events, Extra/ Maze, Free Walls, Gentrification, Graffiti, Laws, Murals, Post Graffiti, Public Space, Quality of Life, Stencil, Stickers, Street Art, Wheat paste/ poster | Leave a comment

Jon Reiss on CBC Radio One

Posted on 19/12/2007 by Jon

Yesterday I was interviewed with Fab 5 Freddy on CBC RadioOne (Canada’s NPR) about the graffiti wall discovered at 151 Wooster (discussed previously in this blog). From Tuesday, December 18th: “Graffiti’s Holy Grail has been uncovered in Soho. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Graffiti Archeology in NYC

Posted on 16/12/2007 by Jon

Check out these articles from the New York Times and Newsday about a developer who discovered a treasure trove of graffiti at 151 Wooster in Manhattan when he started demolishing his property for luxury condos. The developers are very excited … Continue reading →

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