The colorful graffiti that adorns an abandoned skyscraper in downtown L.A. is, depending on who you ask, petty vandalism that plagues the city or vibrant street art that enriches.

‘[But] street art is part of Tower Hamlets’ cultural scene. It drives tourism and we know people travel from all over to see the murals. Our new graffiti policy recognises the value of it.’ ...

Graffiti writing as a common form of street art makes a lot of sense in a place like Los Angeles. Long, frequent commutes make boulevards and freeways the ideal canvas for artists to get eyes on a ...

Haring and the gifted Jean-Michel Basquiat transcended their graffiti roots to become art-world stars. And graffiti and street-art styles began to influence advertising, fashion and commercial ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Graffiti and street art depict the mind of an artist and the ability to create something that will live on forever. From Washington Heights to the Bronx, graffiti made its ...

Street art can come in many forms, whether it be a beautiful, detailed mural, a scenic sculpture or even a creative tag in an alleyway. Graffiti can be seen all around major cities just like Houston; ...

“We use the term street art, but the word ‘art’ is in the context of that definition,” he says. “But when we talk about graffiti, it’s often just the act of spraying on a surface and ...

New York has a storied history of street art and graffiti. Find out where to see the best pieces, and go behind the scenes at the making of a mural in Brooklyn.

Modern street art is heavily influenced by the graffiti culture of the United States. (ABC News: Iskhandar Razak)Artist and director Adrian Doyle said the scene took off in Australia about 20 ...