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Tagging, once considered vandalism, has gained cachet and economic value in the art world. The vibrantly colored walls in such places attract travelers to parts of town once deemed “sketchy.” These ...

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, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Graffiti art has a long and storied history that stretches back to ancient civilizations, evolving from simple inscriptions and ...

MIAMI — Art takes over South Florida this week with the annual Art Basel fair and a host of satellite shows. One new exhibition chronicles the origins and development of a type of art for which the ...

On July 25, Mayor Michael Hancock, Denver Partners Against Graffiti and 200-plus volunteers took to the streets of Capitol Hill to “buff out” some of the graffiti surrounding East High School. This ...

A distinct rattle signals the strong paint scent wafting from a spray paint can darting across a public canvas, drawing a name or design that isn't supposed to be there. The graffiti artist bolts from ...