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‘Boll-art’ permitted in Melbourne
After the attack in Bourke Street earlier in the year, where six people were killed and dozens were injured, around 200 concrete cubes were placed around the city as a protective measure to block vehicle attacks to pedestrians. The action seems to be more than necessary since the amount of this kind of attacks has […]
Graffiti Removalby Yair Frid, September 5, 2017
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Graffiti fence debate
UncategorizedMelbourne is internationally known as the capital of street art and even though some of its dwellers love it, others believe it is not pleasant to the sight. That is the case for some of the neighbours of Heather Tervit, a resident in Karingal who decided to commission her residential fence to young artists to […]
by Yair Frid , September 5, 2017
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The Omega Project by Rone
UncategorizedThe latest artwork by Melbourne street artist Rone was made in an abandoned house in the north of the city. The transformed house is set to be demolished very soon to make space for a new housing development. The artist, who has spent the last years painting derelict houses, said that he had always had […]
by Yair Frid , September 5, 2017
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Illegal graffiti on the rise in Gold Coast
UncategorizedGold Coast is preparing for the hosting of the Commonwealth Games in 2018, but the look of the city is being tarnished by a 36 per cent increase in graffiti. Figures from the City Council have shown a rise from 5500 to 7500 in graffiti reports across the city during the past year. Police saw […]
by Yair Frid , September 5, 2017
Read full articleGraffiti accommodation in Melbourne
UncategorizedIf you are a hard-core graffiti fan then you should definitely consider spending a holiday in Melbourne and book your accommodation in the DoubleTree Hilton. The hotel chain has covered in graffiti the walls of one of its loft rooms. The unique space has also a prime view over Flinders Street Station and it is […]
by Yair Frid , September 4, 2017
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Bansky’s art heading to Melbourne
UncategorizedBanksy’s work will be heading to Melbourne, Australia. Melbourne’s Mayor has announced that this will be the biggest exhibition of Banksy’s work. The Art of Banksy will run for three months and opens on the 7th October. As Melbourne is well known worldwide as a hub for graffiti artists it seems only appropriate that the […]
by Yair Frid , October 3, 2016
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Getting political with graffiti murals in Melbourne
UncategorizedLushsux is popular street artist in Melbourne, Australia. His work is renowned worldwide. In 2015 Lushsux was the only Australian that was invited to contribute to Banksy’s Dismalandshow in the UK. His most recent work has gotten worldwide attention which includes his graffiti artwork that depicts Kim Kardashian, Kanye, Taylor Swift and Donald Trump. Lushsux […]
by Yair Frid , October 3, 2016
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Graffiti made from smog is a reality
UncategorizedIt has just been announced that the levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has reached threshold limits. By exceeding 400 parts per million (PPM), we have caused permanent damage to planet Earth and are now at risk of endangering inhabitants and all ecosystems. Global warming is a real problem that we will be dealing […]
by Yair Frid , October 3, 2016
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Pressure washing after floods
UncategorizedThere have been Super-storms in south Australia this week! There has been wild weather, strong winds and a state-wide electricity black out. People have needed to flee there houses as the huge downpour has caused exceptional flooding in a very short amount of time. Seventy three millimetres of rains was recorded within the catchments in […]
by Yair Frid , October 3, 2016
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Spraycations in Melbourne
UncategorizedThe police have admitted that Melbourne is the national capital of graffiti and increasingly more international vandals are coming for ¨spraycations¨. These people are spreading the plague of graffiti throughout the city, while cleaning is paid for with public money. Last year Metro Trains spent $10 million, City of Melbourne spent $800,000 and VicRoads spent […]
by Yair Frid , September 28, 2016
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Problems in Hosier Lane and its graffiti.
UncategorizedAfter Herald Sun journalists investigated the drug abuse and anti-social behavior in Hoiser Lane, Mayor Robert Doyle announced that the council is seriously considering installing security cameras in the most famous graffiti and street art attractions in Melbourne. “A few years ago we had drug use related problems, burned garbage cans and anti-social conduct in […]
by Yair Frid , September 28, 2016
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