Urban Legends: The Unofficial Guide

Street Art: The Original Graffiti

Legend 1: The Original Graffiti

Legend 1 Details:

It's said that in the 1960s, a mysterious figure in a bright orange jumpsuit painted the first graffiti in New York City. Some say it was a revolutionary artist, others claim it was just a bored housewife. Either way, it started a movement.

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Urban Legends: The Modern Graffiti

Legend 2: The Modern Graffiti

Legend 2 Details:

Fast forward to the 2010s, and graffiti had evolved into a full-fledged art form. Street artists like Banksy and Shepard Fairey were making waves with their stencils and stickers. Some say it's a form of social commentary, others claim it's just a bunch of kids with spray paint.

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