Reverse graffiti

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"Reverse graffiti"

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Reverse graffiti also known as clean tagging or grime writing, is a method of removing dirt from a surface while creating graffiti on walls or other surfaces. Due to the lack of paint it is often used for Advertising, and companies such as Microsoft and Smirnoff, have had their products advertised this way.

Contents 1 Legal issues 2 Artists 3 References 4 External links

[edit] Legal issues

There have been several instances of authorities attempting to prosecute those performing reverse graffiti. No authority has found legal ground to prosecute those who perform reverse graffiti.^[1]

[edit] Artists

Paul Curtis, also known as Moose, of the United Kingdom is considered to be a pioneer for reverse graffiti.^[2] Paul was recently charged in the United Kingdom under the Anti-Social Behaviour Act but the sentencing and implications are not known.

[edit] References

1. ^ NY Times article on reverse graffiti. Retrieved on 2007-01-24.
2. ^ Article on reverse graffiti. Retrieved on 2007-01-24.

[edit] External links

• Graffiti artist's new form of street art under fire
• Reverse graffiti Wars