The origin of the term "graffiti" can be traced back to the Greek word “graphein,” meaning "to write," and the Italian word graffito, meaning "a scratch." In ancient times, graffiti was often carved ...

HOLYOKE ― An artist familiar with the local street art scene has an idea for Holyoke as it works to address blight and graffiti: Dedicate a place in the city where tagging and other graffiti art is ...

For five years, 45 Park Place has been a blight on the New York City skyline, the top third of its 43 stories sitting unfinished, concrete underpinnings exposed to the elements. This week, it got a ...

Renoiz is a Taiwanese artist whose bold and vibrant work combines two of his major influences in a striking way. He blends ...

Malcolm Turpin took a while to find his footing in graffiti. Classes are rare, and artists are reluctant to share their techniques or guide newcomers into the craft. Now comfortable with a spray can, ...

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Like any restless teenager during the pandemic, Jacob needed an outlet. So in 2020, as buildings boarded up and the city streets went silent, he stole a can of spray paint, snuck out of his house and ...

If you think of graffiti tags as brand names, then READ is right up there with McDonald's and the local personal injury attorney Morris Bart. Variations of READ's signature phrases like “Read More ...

Dallas’ prestigious graffiti jam Trigger Fingers will be in a new part of town for the first time since its inception. Trigger Fingers, an all-day live painting event, returns for its sixth annual ...

Since before taking office in 2014, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s negative outlook on graffiti is well-documented. Will that continue when a new mayor is elected in November? In 2021, Aaron strolled ...

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Graffiti made up of 24 stenciled Chinese characters sprayed in red paint against a white backdrop across walls in London divided street art lovers and the online communities over the weekend. Some ...