Tag Archives: Street Art

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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CA city seeks to wipe out graffiti

City’s graffiti clean-up detail averages 100 calls a week. “I just consider it a national virus,” said William Wheel, looking out the window of his car. Across the street, were white storage containers owned by Thompson Building Materials, surrounded by … Continue reading

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Graffiti-deterring cameras installed in Van Nuys tunnel

LA TIME BLOGSPOT Gerrick D. Kennedy A dozen surveillance cameras have been installed inside a San Fernando Valley tunnel hard-hit by graffiti vandalism. The 711-foot tunnel on Sherman Way next to the Van Nuys Airport has been riddled with graffiti … Continue reading

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Artist or criminal? Graffiti charges spark debate

By COURTNEY POTTS Observer-Dispatch UTICA — Supporters say he’s an artist. Prosecutors say he’s a criminal. In either case, Caeden Lauber will soon be behind bars after pleading guilty July 14 to a felony charge of second-degree criminal mischief for … Continue reading

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Graffiti artists, building owners work together in Toronto

CapJack: This piece was in part of an alley in Toronto where there is an annual event called “Style in Progress.” Building owners and graffiti writers work together and there is a day of incredible artwork. It’s an amazing celebration … Continue reading

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