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Problems in Hosier Lane and its graffiti.
After 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 […]
Uncategorizedby Yair Frid, September 28, 2016
Read full articleGraffiti in Rio welcomes the Olympics.
UncategorizedBefore the opening ceremony of the Olympics in Rio 2016, the first record of the city will be achieved, but not on the race track or the pool. It’s a huge mural called ¨We are all one¨. The mural is at the port in an area that has been rejuvenated for The Games. Eduardo Kobra […]
by Yair Frid , September 28, 2016
Read full articlePokemon Go in Melbourne: Discovering Graffiti
UncategorizedThis week we served two customers that needed graffiti removed. In both cases the graffiti attack was discovered when they walked out of their house using the back door, as they were accompanying their children who were playing Pokemon Go. One of them told us: “We never use the back door and that is why […]
by Yair Frid , September 28, 2016
Read full articleHomophobic Graffiti: a hurtful trend
UncategorizedEach graffiti attack is unique, and the causes and consequences they have. Homophobic attacks must be removed immediately and when we have an emergency like this, we make it our priority. Removing graffiti in Melbourne that hurts vulnerable minorities is something that should never happen, thus we always respond immediately when we are informed about […]
by Yair Frid , July 7, 2016
Read full articleEuro Cup 2016: Graffiti and Violence.
UncategorizedGraffiti left by Russian and English Hooligans is only a small part of the damage they have done in every city where their respective teams have played. The authorities and some private businesses have taken up the matter and graffiti cleaning services have begun their work and they have no plans to stop removing the […]
by Yair Frid , July 7, 2016
Read full articleAustralian Elections and Illegal Posters
UncategorizedRegardless of the scope of this campaign and its goal, we want to mention that illegal posters are a problem that has grown in recent years. They usually appear in fences of new buildings, under bridges and in abandoned properties. Usually these illegal posters promote events such as concerts and exhibitions. They are often put […]
by Yair Frid , July 7, 2016
Read full articleGame of Thrones: A reminder to remove Graffiti on time!
UncategorizedWe have discussed in several previous articles the importance of removing graffiti as soon as it appears as graffiti attracts more graffiti. This lesson is also learned from the series of Game of Thrones (GOT). GOT is undoubtedly the most watched TV series. This tv show is transmitted simultaneously within 170 countries and has also […]
by Yair Frid , July 7, 2016
Read full articleDonald Trump and graffiti art
UncategorizedEverything indicates that the next presidential race will be between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. The media presence of both contestants will be even higher in the coming months. Regardless of the winner of the next elections, both have become an icon of an America more divided than ever. Many artists all around the world […]
by Yair Frid , July 7, 2016
Read full articleThe Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk
Graffiti CoatingGraffiti in its due context may be very chic. However, outside an artistic context it is annoying and intrusive and must be removed as soon as possible. The exhibition of the French designer Jean Paul Gautier is currently on display in the NGV in Melbourne from October 17th to February 8th of next year. The […]
by Yair Frid , December 26, 2014
Read full articleISIS announces its arrival to Australia
UncategorizedISIS has announced its arrival to Australia. Up until today there have been various cases in every state of the country. Most of these graffiti attacks have been on walls of highly visible businesses with high pedestrian rates, but recently there have been 2 attacks in schools in Melbourne and Sydney. It is sad that […]
by Yair Frid , December 26, 2014
Read full articlePutin and his bad manners
UncategorizedA few days ago, Vladimir Putin wrapped the wife of the Chinese president with a coat during the opening ceremony of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. The incident occurred while the president Xi Jinping talked with Barak Obama before a dinner party. Putin, who was seated next to the first lady of the president of China, […]
by Yair Frid , December 26, 2014
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