Graffiti Temporarily Allowed in Prague

2 September 2008 - 5:00am

In Prague, where graffiti is rampant, an art gallery has secured outdoor wallspace throughout the city and invited graffiti artists to use it as a canvas for 12 days.

The exhibit's creators hope the public art will enliven some of the city's dull public spaces and encourage taggers to use more discretion. Follow the link to view a short video.

Source: Reuters, August 28, 2008
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