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Victoria’s measures against graffiti

A new measure to prevent graffiti has started to become popular among Victoria’s Mayor, it consists of street art or murals specifically painted in hotspots where taggers used to commit offences. This measure prevents the councils from spending more resources on graffiti removal because it protects local buildings. Another…

Melbourne’s measures to prevent graffiti

Melbourne is well known for its laneways full of street art and graffiti, millions of tourist visit iconic places such as Hosier Lane to take pictures and fill their Instagram accounts with street art works. Even the government encourages this form of art, not only because of the tourism benefits,…

Melbourne street art female scene

The street art female scene in Melbourne is growing, while in the past it was dominated by males, probably because of the risks that it involves; now the number of women creating art, here and all over the world, is increasing. Some of the names that are growing in Melbourne…

Graffiti fence debate

Melbourne 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…

Melbourne’s Graffiti Loft: Stay in the Heart of the Street Art Scene

If you’re a graffiti enthusiast or curious about urban art, Melbourne Street Art Accommodation offers an unforgettable experience. The city’s laneways, alleys, and hidden corners have become canvases for some of the world’s most vibrant street art. Now, thanks to a unique collaboration between the DoubleTree by Hilton…

Graffiti made from smog is a reality

Have you heard of smog graffiti? It sounds strange, but it’s becoming a real form of eco-art. As atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have crossed critical thresholds—exceeding 400 ppm—we’re facing not just climate issues, but widespread air pollution problems that affect our health, environment, and daily life. Breathing polluted…

Graffiti in Rio welcomes the Olympics.

Before 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…

Australian Elections and Illegal Posters

Regardless 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…

Game of Thrones: A reminder to remove Graffiti on time!

We 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…

Urban Revitalisation