NEW YORK - Graffiti ... "It tells the story of art from the streets and the story of how a number of artists who painted on streets and on trains left the streets and became fine artists." ...

In the 20th century, graffiti exploded in popularity, particularly in New York City ... trains as a new canvas for their work. In the world of graffiti, several key terms define the art form ...

Graffiti removal forms part of the visual culture of contemporary cities. The knowledge and aesthetic contributions of “buffers” have gone unnoticed for too long.