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The Secret and Subconscious Art of Graffiti Removal: Satircal or Strangely True Artistic Genius?

From The Secret Art of Graffiti Removal group on Flickr
Most would argue that graffiti removal is at best the elimination of vandalism or at worst the destruction of art, right? One award-winning film argues something quite different: that graffiti removal is the ultimate next step in the progression of modern art. Despite its semi-satirical intent, […]

Painting the Town in Vivid Colors: 3 (More) Types of Unusually Legal Urban Street Art

Does illegal street art amuse or annoy you? Graffiti on walls is appealing to some and an eyesore to others, but it is hard to find legal art on the street like this to be anything but impressive. Here are three examples of strangely legal urban street art from artistic Japanese manhole covers and creatively […]

10 Top Sites for Alternative Urban Photography: From Abandonments to Non-Photographs

What do look for when it comes to urban photography? Urban photography doesn’t have to mean perfectly framed parks and stoic skyscrapers. Some of the best urban photos feature bizarre abandonments or even subversive and illegal subjects. Here are ten sites that span the spectrum and that anyone who loves urban photographs should know and […]

Painting the Town Green: 7 Examples of Bizarre and Amazing Plant, Grass and Moss Art

Green art and environmental design are often thought of as pragmatic strategies for promoting sustainability such as guerilla gardening. However, these terms can also refer to a variety of creative art from colorful plantings to amazing living walls. Here are seven examples of green creativity that involve alternative uses of natural materials.

Urban Street Art Images in Macroscale: The Giants in the Streets

What better way to follow up on The Little People of London than with an amazing tale of artistic giganticism? Julia Fullerton-Batten was born in Bremen, Germany and received her diploma in fine arts from the Berkshire College of Art and Design. She has since traveled the world and rapidly risen to fame as a […]


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