Graffiti in Melbourne



Of the little I have seen in the world, Melbourne is one of my favourite cities. Something or the other is always happening here. 

Apart from musical programmes, comedy shows, plays etc it is also known as the Street Art capital of the World. You just can’t seem to get enough of it in Hosier Lane, Union Lane, Yarra Place, ACDC lane and Little lane off Duke Street in Melbourne.

A large number of people hate Graffiti as it known - writing or drawings that have been scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface, often in a public place. At the same time some people try and find character and soul in these drawings.















I am not trying to step on the foot of Municipal Authorities, but personally my view is that authorities in each city can and should find places where young people can express themselves as Graffiti may also express underlying social and political messages and a whole genre of artistic expression.

Notwithstanding the controversies that surround graffiti I am sure you will enjoy the following Graffiti as an art form has existed since ancient times, with examples dating back to Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, and the Roman Empire. These days spray paint and marker pens have become the most commonly used graffiti tools.

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