What is Graffiti?
Graffiti is artwork painted, sprayed, or drawn on some surface in a public place. The word graffiti comes from the Italian word graffere, which means 'to scratch on a surface.'
The History of Graffiti
Graffiti originated in Philadelphia in 1967 but was not recognized as real artwork until the 1980’s. When graffiti reached Atlanta, the most popular spots to work were Krog Street Tunnel and along the BeltLine path. In 2011, one popular artist who goes by the name of HENSE was sued but later found not guilty. He proposed a grant to get graffiti legalized on Arizona Avenue and along the BeltLine which was passed. Today, graffiti has also been legalized on the Buford Highway Walk.
What our website is about
On our website, you can find where it is legal and illegal to do graffiti in the city of Atlanta. You can also view images of popular graffiti work in Atlanta and see where it is located on our map. By clicking on the "contact" tab you can reach out to the creators of the website with any questions, comments, or concerns. On the graffiti map there is a form where you can submit new graffiti works found around the city or where you have found it is legal of illegal to create graffiti. By clicking on the glossary tab, you can see language that graffiti artists and fans commonly use. The frequently asked questions page, or "FAQ" page, is where viewers can find the answers to popular questions about graffiti.
Graffiti is artwork painted, sprayed, or drawn on some surface in a public place. The word graffiti comes from the Italian word graffere, which means 'to scratch on a surface.'
The History of Graffiti
Graffiti originated in Philadelphia in 1967 but was not recognized as real artwork until the 1980’s. When graffiti reached Atlanta, the most popular spots to work were Krog Street Tunnel and along the BeltLine path. In 2011, one popular artist who goes by the name of HENSE was sued but later found not guilty. He proposed a grant to get graffiti legalized on Arizona Avenue and along the BeltLine which was passed. Today, graffiti has also been legalized on the Buford Highway Walk.
What our website is about
On our website, you can find where it is legal and illegal to do graffiti in the city of Atlanta. You can also view images of popular graffiti work in Atlanta and see where it is located on our map. By clicking on the "contact" tab you can reach out to the creators of the website with any questions, comments, or concerns. On the graffiti map there is a form where you can submit new graffiti works found around the city or where you have found it is legal of illegal to create graffiti. By clicking on the glossary tab, you can see language that graffiti artists and fans commonly use. The frequently asked questions page, or "FAQ" page, is where viewers can find the answers to popular questions about graffiti.
