1. The origins of the word The origin of the term "graffiti" can be traced back to the Greek word “graphein,” meaning "to write," and the Italian word graffito, meaning "a scratch." In ancient ...

A “Wizard of Oz” mural loomed over a D.C. park for 23 years. When other artists painted over it, one of the creators — a prominent street art curator — did something surprising: He sued.

Some say Ann Arbor's popular Graffiti Alley has taken a turn for the worse in the last year with "Farts" dominating it now.

Michaela Althouse/PhillyVoice Black-and-white graffiti with the word 'Shamcow' has been showing up in Northwest Philly neighborhoods and residents have mixed feelings about the street art.

“Art After Dark” on Thursday in Baltimore will celebrate graffiti, an art form usually practiced out of the spotlight.

Discover the history and controversies surrounding graffiti writing in Los Angeles. From hobo graffiti to political murals, learn how this form of street art has evolved.

This vibrant artwork was created by a collaboration of Bay Area graffiti artists and the nonprofit Graffiti for Good, aiming to transform not just walls but an entire neighborhood.

SDLP councillor Gary McKeown, who put the proposal for legal graffiti walls to the council, says Belfast has had an "explosion in fantastic street art" over the past few years.

News On 6 has been contacted by people worried about graffiti happening in downtown Tulsa. We looked into and learned it's not graffiti at all, but the beginning of a larger work of art.

The Bjork mural, SubSurface and more have some of Indianapolis' best graffiti. Here's where to see more in and around Fountain Square.

In addition, graffiti is now gradually accepted as part of certain brands' entertainment programme and marketing strategies. The Greek word ‘graphene’ (which means ‘to scrape, draw, or write’) is the ...