Graffiti In Calgary: The Art Of Scribbling
May 11th, 2007 posted by Mtbrider
From names scrawled in 3D letters with black grease pencils to the more elaborate scenes encompassing every color of the rainbow, graffiti is everywhere. It hides on back alley fences. It lists who was where and when on bathroom stall doors. Occasionally, it increases speed limit signs with over-painted numbers. And sometimes, it’s a stunning display of a truly artistic nature.
The problem, besides the fact that it is plain illegal in Calgary, also lies in the definition. How do you regulate what is art and what is scribble? What makes it art? And what constitutes vandalism?
Perhaps that is one of the reasons why the city is touchy on the subject. Read the rest of this article »

