A “Wizard of Oz” mural loomed over a D.C. park for 23 years. When other artists painted over it, one of the creators — a prominent street art curator — did something surprising: He sued.

However, it was New York’s subway graffiti scene, particularly with artists like TAKI 183, that helped shape what we now recognize as contemporary graffiti art. 5. The influence of Hip Hop culture ...

A patron saw the beauty in graffiti when most of the world thought it was mere nuisance. Now the writing (of Lee Quiñones, Rammellzee, Futura and others) is on the museum wall.

Along with the wall came an event space for an art show. Trigger Fingers debuted the event’s coordinated art show in 2023 at Umbrella Gallery. The white-walled art show polished the street art.

This eye-of-the-beholder dynamic between vandalism and urban art form has been a reality since the earliest days of graffiti. One person's artistic expression is another's problematic eyesore.

The list of graffiti artists who have gained recognition in the contemporary art world is not a long one. Shepard Fairey, who designed the Obama “Hope” poster, and Jean-Michel Basquiat are two ...

He condemned the wall but described it as "the ultimate activity holiday destination for graffiti writers". His previous creations, which critics condemn as stunts, have included a bronze spoof of the ...

But beyond the festival, he doesn’t think professional graffiti artists use the Calwa Art Wall often. “Graffiti, being what it is, you don’t pay to paint.

Graffiti art has a long and storied history that stretches back to ancient civilizations, evolving from simple inscriptions and markings to the vibrant urban art form we recognize today.