Saw this the other day while driving through downtown. "Keep Our City Clean & Safe... Do Your Part." Who doesn't like a little irony?
I personally don't mind the idea of graffiti. I just wish that everyone who graffitied actually had some artistic talent. When I see good graffiti, I [usually] think it adds character to the area. It's really impressive. In Buenos Aires, I loved all the random graffiti art covering the walls in San Telmo; I did not appreciate the crude lettering that tarnished the obelisk in their main plaza. Or consider what British street artist Banksy has done with the 'medium.' I guess, in my layman view, it comes down to whether it was done to express & enhance vs. just to make a mark and desecrate. Obviously this is no eureka on my part, as there is a thriving culture of street art.
Good (Buenos Aires)
Still Good (Buenos Aires)
Borderline, but I still like this (Buenos Aires)
Imagine if all the graffiti along the walls of the "LA River" were thoughtful, creative pieces. It could actually be something amazing to see..
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I agree, Banksy rules.
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