Today we have posted some more freight pictures. The July Sketch Battle is now open, with once again Tribal as the main sponsor. You can submit your sketch until July 14th... Good luck!
Here's some new walls from Geneva, Switzerland. The next Sketch Battle will be launched tomorrow or Saturday... come check back the site really soon for more info.
Today's pictures: New York City. The summer collection of Obey clothing is here (we also got the famous Obama "Progress" t-shirts designed Shepard Fairey). Recently is seems there's a new trend on YouTube of people posting videos of their Bombing Science shipment (videos: 1, 2, 3). Keep posting those vids, we will feature them on the site!
A local hero in Atlanta is fighting graffiti the good way: he perched in a tree until the graffiti writers came (2am), he jumped off the tree to caught them red handed and he punched a writer in the face... then he got arrested. Thank you M. Bowman for the nice work!
Colt 45 Ads Draw Fire in Phillie
Graffiti-style malt liquor ads are drawing fire from parents and anti-blight advocates in a city known for its colorful murals. Read more.
Japan gets tough on graffiti - in Florence
A few initials scratched on one of Florence's famous buildings set off a hunt for the culprits on the other side of the world - and highlighted the vast cultural differences between Italy and Japan. Read full article.
Graffiti store ignites culture clash
The store, Alphabeta in Greenpoint, proudly embraces graffiti culture and even offers artists a space for their work. But any mention of graffiti among some New Yorkers conjures searing images of a city in economic and social despair. A store that glorifies graffiti, says Councilman Peter Vallone Jr., (D- Astoria), is the equivalent of creating a criminal supply shop. Read full article.