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Space Invaders removed from the Street, by simona on Oct 9, 2014 13:37:55 GMT 1, Well, to my knowledge I don't think Invader has been to Ireland.
Well, to my knowledge I don't think Invader has been to Ireland.
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Space Invaders removed from the Street, by Momo on Oct 9, 2014 13:56:51 GMT 1, Well, to my knowledge I don't think Invader has been to Ireland.
Was just about to say the same!
BTW if you give me one for the price of shipping I could stick it outside my house and Invader could officialy have reached Ireland 
Well, to my knowledge I don't think Invader has been to Ireland. Was just about to say the same! BTW if you give me one for the price of shipping I could stick it outside my house and Invader could officialy have reached Ireland |
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Space Invaders removed from the Street, by Invaded 420 on Oct 9, 2014 14:34:33 GMT 1, Don't wanna sound accusing or anything just the way you write the story is very familiar. Your name is not Ricardo is it? Had someone contact me through eBay last year with similar story trying to sell me stolen pieces from Paris, swiss and Amsterdam and throwing in and invaded book of Bilbao. I played along to get pictures then reported it to orbi along with the pics. So interested in seeing these your friend has.
Don't wanna sound accusing or anything just the way you write the story is very familiar. Your name is not Ricardo is it? Had someone contact me through eBay last year with similar story trying to sell me stolen pieces from Paris, swiss and Amsterdam and throwing in and invaded book of Bilbao. I played along to get pictures then reported it to orbi along with the pics. So interested in seeing these your friend has.
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Space Invaders removed from the Street, by Deleted on Oct 9, 2014 14:36:21 GMT 1, "your friend" should return them to Invader
"your friend" should return them to Invader
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Space Invaders removed from the Street, by Momo on Oct 9, 2014 14:38:02 GMT 1, Thanks guys for the feedback. It'd be a long way from Dubai  I don't know how to attached pictures, but I will be happy to O.
but sure they're only small
Thanks guys for the feedback. It'd be a long way from Dubai I don't know how to attached pictures, but I will be happy to O. but sure they're only small |
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Space Invaders removed from the Street, by Invaded 420 on Oct 9, 2014 14:39:05 GMT 1, "your friend" should return them to Invader
aggree with fed. Contact orbi an return them to invader
"your friend" should return them to Invader aggree with fed. Contact orbi an return them to invader |
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Space Invaders removed from the Street, by Deleted on Oct 9, 2014 14:46:42 GMT 1, Hi everyone, This is my first post in this forum and I really hope not the last. I am very new to this world. I got into it by accident, but the more I learn, the more I realize what are the Do's and Don'ts and I am afraid I have made a couple of big Don'ts! I need some guidance and advice. Basically, the story is this: A Couple of years ago, a friend of mine was in some financial trouble and didn't want help. He just wanted to sell some of his stuff. I have seen these "invaders" on his wall, and we agreed on a price. These "invaders" are actually original ones that he had removed from their original location and re-assembled and framed. He has provided me with pictures of the pieces in their original location, along with picture of them being removed and finally, their picture as being put back together to be framed. In hindsight, I understand how disgusting this is, and how much it goes against the artist's original intension, but what can I do. I'd like some advise on what to do with these as I am not even sure I should keep them on my wall, although - I have to say - I really like them. I have 6 of them from France, Spain, Switerland and Ireland. Thanks, O.
Join the catholic church, and go to confessions. That'll absolve you of any guilt.
Hi everyone, This is my first post in this forum and I really hope not the last. I am very new to this world. I got into it by accident, but the more I learn, the more I realize what are the Do's and Don'ts and I am afraid I have made a couple of big Don'ts! I need some guidance and advice. Basically, the story is this: A Couple of years ago, a friend of mine was in some financial trouble and didn't want help. He just wanted to sell some of his stuff. I have seen these "invaders" on his wall, and we agreed on a price. These "invaders" are actually original ones that he had removed from their original location and re-assembled and framed. He has provided me with pictures of the pieces in their original location, along with picture of them being removed and finally, their picture as being put back together to be framed. In hindsight, I understand how disgusting this is, and how much it goes against the artist's original intension, but what can I do. I'd like some advise on what to do with these as I am not even sure I should keep them on my wall, although - I have to say - I really like them. I have 6 of them from France, Spain, Switerland and Ireland. Thanks, O. 'Your friend' gets around a bit doesn't he. Join the catholic church, and go to confessions. That'll absolve you of any guilt. |
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Space Invaders removed from the Street, by Shoot Again on Oct 9, 2014 14:50:46 GMT 1, All the genuine advices given here are just spot on... plenty to choose from opsami77 ;-)
All the genuine advices given here are just spot on... plenty to choose from opsami77 ;-) |
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Space Invaders removed from the Street, by doctor on Oct 9, 2014 15:05:41 GMT 1, They're worth just gobs of money.
They're worth just gobs of money.
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Space Invaders removed from the Street, by bullysonzx10r on Oct 9, 2014 16:20:15 GMT 1, Unpopular opinion time...
They're worth a lot if you can prove that they're real. Proving they are real is the hard part as Invader and Orbi will not authenticate anything taken from the street.
However, If I had the opportunity to buy a real Invader that was on the street at one point, I'd probably throw a few thousand dollars at it, and I'm a cheap bastard.
You should just keep them and enjoy them.
Taking street art from the street isn't a good thing to do, but I can't lie and say that I wouldn't grab an Invader if I knew I could cleanly get it off a wall. Yeah... I'm an asshole.
Unpopular opinion time...
They're worth a lot if you can prove that they're real. Proving they are real is the hard part as Invader and Orbi will not authenticate anything taken from the street.
However, If I had the opportunity to buy a real Invader that was on the street at one point, I'd probably throw a few thousand dollars at it, and I'm a cheap bastard.
You should just keep them and enjoy them.
Taking street art from the street isn't a good thing to do, but I can't lie and say that I wouldn't grab an Invader if I knew I could cleanly get it off a wall. Yeah... I'm an asshole.
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Space Invaders removed from the Street, by oxomo on Oct 9, 2014 16:58:40 GMT 1, I'm with Fed on this too. These should be retuned, no hesitation.
bullysonzx10r, whilst I - in a rather bizarre way - admire your bravery for making the above comments on here, I find them a little disturbing. I find the notion of a forum member admitting that he would steal an Invader, or anything for that matter quite sad.
I'm with Fed on this too. These should be retuned, no hesitation.
bullysonzx10r, whilst I - in a rather bizarre way - admire your bravery for making the above comments on here, I find them a little disturbing. I find the notion of a forum member admitting that he would steal an Invader, or anything for that matter quite sad.
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Space Invaders removed from the Street, by Aza on Oct 9, 2014 20:05:55 GMT 1, Are you sure you didn't just post this as an undercover way of inviting offers? 
Are you sure you didn't just post this as an undercover way of inviting offers? |
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Space Invaders removed from the Street, by bullysonzx10r on Oct 9, 2014 20:16:24 GMT 1, I'm with Fed on this too. These should be retuned, no hesitation. bullysonzx10r, whilst I - in a rather bizarre way - admire your bravery for making the above comments on here, I find them a little disturbing. I find the notion of a forum member admitting that he would steal an Invader, or anything for that matter quite sad.
I'm not saying that I'm out there roaming the streets trying to take down artwork, but I also haven't been faced with the immediate availability of a portable piece. Except one time when I was standing with my buddy and the artist who had put it on the street for the intent of it getting picked up ASAP.
I'm with Fed on this too. These should be retuned, no hesitation. bullysonzx10r, whilst I - in a rather bizarre way - admire your bravery for making the above comments on here, I find them a little disturbing. I find the notion of a forum member admitting that he would steal an Invader, or anything for that matter quite sad. Listen, I'd love to pretend that I'm better than that, but I'm not. Where is the line drawn? I mean would you take a Banksy? I would. And if you'd take anything, than you just as bad as anyone who would take anything. I'm not saying that I'm out there roaming the streets trying to take down artwork, but I also haven't been faced with the immediate availability of a portable piece. Except one time when I was standing with my buddy and the artist who had put it on the street for the intent of it getting picked up ASAP. |
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Space Invaders removed from the Street, by johnnyh on Oct 9, 2014 20:17:06 GMT 1, It's a bit śo how much do you think their worth
I would never sell them...but if a real fan wanted them blah blah blah
New to this world but just happened to buy a couple of invaders a couple of years ago from a friend..!!!!
Not sure where I have read this thread before but they sound as real as Scoobysnacks give away Banksy competition
It's a bit śo how much do you think their worth
I would never sell them...but if a real fan wanted them blah blah blah
New to this world but just happened to buy a couple of invaders a couple of years ago from a friend..!!!!
Not sure where I have read this thread before but they sound as real as Scoobysnacks give away Banksy competition
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Space Invaders removed from the Street, by Deleted on Oct 9, 2014 20:22:57 GMT 1, Sly way to get private offers by PM. This thread is best deleted, basically offering up stolen goods. Three hail marys and off you go.
Sly way to get private offers by PM. This thread is best deleted, basically offering up stolen goods. Three hail marys and off you go.
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Space Invaders removed from the Street, by commissioner on Oct 9, 2014 20:26:40 GMT 1, Just send them to me... I'll help you deal with any guilt you're suffering... plse pm
Thank you for contacting us today
Just send them to me... I'll help you deal with any guilt you're suffering... plse pm
Thank you for contacting us today
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Space Invaders removed from the Street, by Cornish Crayon on Oct 9, 2014 20:28:42 GMT 1, Smash em up with a hammer, and create your own mosaic tile picture, like a mermaid or similar 
Get some help with this here>>>>>>> m.wikihow.com/Make-a-Mosaic-from-Broken-Tiles
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Space Invaders removed from the Street, by Aza on Oct 9, 2014 20:30:38 GMT 1, I went to Rome recently and looked for about 50 invaders.
I only found 10 as they had mostly been removed, very out of order to steal them
I went to Rome recently and looked for about 50 invaders. I only found 10 as they had mostly been removed, very out of order to steal them |
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Space Invaders removed from the Street, by oxomo on Oct 10, 2014 8:55:43 GMT 1, I'm with Fed on this too. These should be retuned, no hesitation. bullysonzx10r, whilst I - in a rather bizarre way - admire your bravery for making the above comments on here, I find them a little disturbing. I find the notion of a forum member admitting that he would steal an Invader, or anything for that matter quite sad. Listen, I'd love to pretend that I'm better than that, but I'm not. Where is the line drawn? I mean would you take a Banksy? I would. And if you'd take anything, than you just as bad as anyone who would take anything. I'm not saying that I'm out there roaming the streets trying to take down artwork, but I also haven't been faced with the immediate availability of a portable piece. Except one time when I was standing with my buddy and the artist who had put it on the street for the intent of it getting picked up ASAP.
The line is drawn at stealing somebody else's work. Surely that line is undisputedly clear, there is no grey area. Would I steal a Bansky, no. Your point about "if I take anything, than you're just as bad", is absolutely true. But I wouldn't take anything.
I'm glad to know you aren't roaming the street looking for art to steal! Don't steal. End of.
I'm with Fed on this too. These should be retuned, no hesitation. bullysonzx10r, whilst I - in a rather bizarre way - admire your bravery for making the above comments on here, I find them a little disturbing. I find the notion of a forum member admitting that he would steal an Invader, or anything for that matter quite sad. Listen, I'd love to pretend that I'm better than that, but I'm not. Where is the line drawn? I mean would you take a Banksy? I would. And if you'd take anything, than you just as bad as anyone who would take anything. I'm not saying that I'm out there roaming the streets trying to take down artwork, but I also haven't been faced with the immediate availability of a portable piece. Except one time when I was standing with my buddy and the artist who had put it on the street for the intent of it getting picked up ASAP. The line is drawn at stealing somebody else's work. Surely that line is undisputedly clear, there is no grey area. Would I steal a Bansky, no. Your point about "if I take anything, than you're just as bad", is absolutely true. But I wouldn't take anything. I'm glad to know you aren't roaming the street looking for art to steal! Don't steal. End of. |
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Space Invaders removed from the Street, by opsami77 on Oct 10, 2014 11:35:12 GMT 1, Wow, quite a lot of comments here. I am overwhelmed.
I am not sure what some of you meant when referring to my "friend", but one of you had mentioned Ricardo and I called up my friend to find out what's going on. The story is the following, and please take this as an update. My friend - Michael is the name - was interested in getting an invader and bought one from ebay. It turns out that a couple of months later, the ebay seller contacted him again and offered him other invaders. This guy is Ricardo. Both Michael and I live in Dubai, and it doesn't make any sense for either of us to travel around Europe and do all of this.
Another thing, I only started getting into Street Art a couple of years ago, and - thanks to this forum - I have educated myself a little bit. Yes, it is wrong that someone had those removed. Yes it is wrong that this someone has done that for money. But, as far as I am concerned, I bought them from my friend Michael to get him out of a jam, and I am glad I did. Now they hang in my wall. Destroying them is not an option, as I think it's just silly. Selling them is not an option either, I don't need the money they could bring up and there is now way to get them authenticated anyway.
Thanks anyway for the feedback
O.
Wow, quite a lot of comments here. I am overwhelmed.
I am not sure what some of you meant when referring to my "friend", but one of you had mentioned Ricardo and I called up my friend to find out what's going on. The story is the following, and please take this as an update. My friend - Michael is the name - was interested in getting an invader and bought one from ebay. It turns out that a couple of months later, the ebay seller contacted him again and offered him other invaders. This guy is Ricardo. Both Michael and I live in Dubai, and it doesn't make any sense for either of us to travel around Europe and do all of this.
Another thing, I only started getting into Street Art a couple of years ago, and - thanks to this forum - I have educated myself a little bit. Yes, it is wrong that someone had those removed. Yes it is wrong that this someone has done that for money. But, as far as I am concerned, I bought them from my friend Michael to get him out of a jam, and I am glad I did. Now they hang in my wall. Destroying them is not an option, as I think it's just silly. Selling them is not an option either, I don't need the money they could bring up and there is now way to get them authenticated anyway.
Thanks anyway for the feedback
O.
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Space Invaders removed from the Street, by opsami77 on Oct 10, 2014 11:35:33 GMT 1, And if someone tells me how to, I am happy to post their pics here!
And if someone tells me how to, I am happy to post their pics here!
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Space Invaders removed from the Street, by Wearology on Oct 10, 2014 11:55:34 GMT 1, I was confronted with this scenario before and it is amazing all the thoughts that go through your head.
When Banksy did his 1st street piece of his NY show last October I had an opportunity to steal the street sign
where the 2 boys were standing on each others back. It was the beginning of Banksy's residency in NY and there was a small crowd when it was day light but I was there as it turned to night and it was just me and another forum member. I had 2 thoughts going through my head - 1. Am I the guy that is going to steal a Banksy and know I can 100% get away with it without anyone seeing me or 2. Am I the guy who is supposed to protect the Banksy from the guy who is trying to steal it. My conclusion was that I was the guy who should
NOT steal a street piece and than I read on the forum it was stolen about 10 minutes after I left and has been on a tour like Where's Waldo ever since last October.
I was confronted with this scenario before and it is amazing all the thoughts that go through your head.
When Banksy did his 1st street piece of his NY show last October I had an opportunity to steal the street sign
where the 2 boys were standing on each others back. It was the beginning of Banksy's residency in NY and there was a small crowd when it was day light but I was there as it turned to night and it was just me and another forum member. I had 2 thoughts going through my head - 1. Am I the guy that is going to steal a Banksy and know I can 100% get away with it without anyone seeing me or 2. Am I the guy who is supposed to protect the Banksy from the guy who is trying to steal it. My conclusion was that I was the guy who should
NOT steal a street piece and than I read on the forum it was stolen about 10 minutes after I left and has been on a tour like Where's Waldo ever since last October.
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Space Invaders removed from the Street, by oxomo on Oct 10, 2014 12:14:22 GMT 1, Wow, quite a lot of comments here. I am overwhelmed. I am not sure what some of you meant when referring to my "friend", but one of you had mentioned Ricardo and I called up my friend to find out what's going on. The story is the following, and please take this as an update. My friend - Michael is the name - was interested in getting an invader and bought one from ebay. It turns out that a couple of months later, the ebay seller contacted him again and offered him other invaders. This guy is Ricardo. Both Michael and I live in Dubai, and it doesn't make any sense for either of us to travel around Europe and do all of this. Another thing, I only started getting into Street Art a couple of years ago, and - thanks to this forum - I have educated myself a little bit. Yes, it is wrong that someone had those removed. Yes it is wrong that this someone has done that for money. But, as far as I am concerned, I bought them from my friend Michael to get him out of a jam, and I am glad I did. Now they hang in my wall. Destroying them is not an option, as I think it's just silly. Selling them is not an option either, I don't need the money they could bring up and there is now way to get them authenticated anyway. Thanks anyway for the feedback O.
I'm a little confused by this...your original post stated that you were looking for some advice about what to do with the pieces. It turns out that after quite a lot of advice, you have decided that you like them and that they should stay on your wall.
I find that a bit odd.. I'm sure that is a conclusion you could have reached on your own.
Wow, quite a lot of comments here. I am overwhelmed. I am not sure what some of you meant when referring to my "friend", but one of you had mentioned Ricardo and I called up my friend to find out what's going on. The story is the following, and please take this as an update. My friend - Michael is the name - was interested in getting an invader and bought one from ebay. It turns out that a couple of months later, the ebay seller contacted him again and offered him other invaders. This guy is Ricardo. Both Michael and I live in Dubai, and it doesn't make any sense for either of us to travel around Europe and do all of this. Another thing, I only started getting into Street Art a couple of years ago, and - thanks to this forum - I have educated myself a little bit. Yes, it is wrong that someone had those removed. Yes it is wrong that this someone has done that for money. But, as far as I am concerned, I bought them from my friend Michael to get him out of a jam, and I am glad I did. Now they hang in my wall. Destroying them is not an option, as I think it's just silly. Selling them is not an option either, I don't need the money they could bring up and there is now way to get them authenticated anyway. Thanks anyway for the feedback O. I'm a little confused by this...your original post stated that you were looking for some advice about what to do with the pieces. It turns out that after quite a lot of advice, you have decided that you like them and that they should stay on your wall. I find that a bit odd.. I'm sure that is a conclusion you could have reached on your own. |
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Space Invaders removed from the Street, by Coach on Oct 10, 2014 12:44:43 GMT 1, I was confronted with this scenario before and it is amazing all the thoughts that go through your head. When Banksy did his 1st street piece of his NY show last October I had an opportunity to steal the street sign where the 2 boys were standing on each others back. It was the beginning of Banksy's residency in NY and there was a small crowd when it was day light but I was there as it turned to night and it was just me and another forum member. I had 2 thoughts going through my head - 1. Am I the guy that is going to steal a Banksy and know I can 100% get away with it without anyone seeing me or 2. Am I the guy who is supposed to protect the Banksy from the guy who is trying to steal it. My conclusion was that I was the guy who should NOT steal a street piece and than I read on the forum it was stolen about 10 minutes after I left and has been on a tour like Where's Waldo ever since last October.
For what it's worth J, I think you did the right thing, even though it was stolen shortly after you left. I would have left it too.
I was confronted with this scenario before and it is amazing all the thoughts that go through your head. When Banksy did his 1st street piece of his NY show last October I had an opportunity to steal the street sign where the 2 boys were standing on each others back. It was the beginning of Banksy's residency in NY and there was a small crowd when it was day light but I was there as it turned to night and it was just me and another forum member. I had 2 thoughts going through my head - 1. Am I the guy that is going to steal a Banksy and know I can 100% get away with it without anyone seeing me or 2. Am I the guy who is supposed to protect the Banksy from the guy who is trying to steal it. My conclusion was that I was the guy who should NOT steal a street piece and than I read on the forum it was stolen about 10 minutes after I left and has been on a tour like Where's Waldo ever since last October. For what it's worth J, I think you did the right thing, even though it was stolen shortly after you left. I would have left it too. |
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Space Invaders removed from the Street, by Invaded 420 on Oct 10, 2014 13:35:36 GMT 1, I think they were gauging the market oxomo , not cool at all an not welcome on this forum one bit.
I think they were gauging the market oxomo , not cool at all an not welcome on this forum one bit. |
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Space Invaders removed from the Street, by oxomo on Oct 10, 2014 13:46:04 GMT 1, I think they were gauging the market oxomo , not cool at all an not welcome on this forum one bit.
I think that that is a pretty reasonable conclusion! One I was attempting to subtly insinuate towards 
I think they were gauging the market oxomo , not cool at all an not welcome on this forum one bit. I think that that is a pretty reasonable conclusion! One I was attempting to subtly insinuate towards |
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Space Invaders removed from the Street, by beatztom on Oct 10, 2014 13:47:24 GMT 1, Stick them up around Dubai!!
Stick them up around Dubai!!
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Space Invaders removed from the Street, by khog on Oct 15, 2014 2:20:08 GMT 1, Yes, stealing is wrong but I don't fully understand how stealing urban art/graffiti is wrong. Unless commissioned it was illegally posted. In a way isn't he providing a service to the city/town. Not that I condone stealing art, keep it where it is. Also a lot of urban art is contextual, such as Banksy's. Once it's removed it loses some of not all of its meaning.
Yes, stealing is wrong but I don't fully understand how stealing urban art/graffiti is wrong. Unless commissioned it was illegally posted. In a way isn't he providing a service to the city/town. Not that I condone stealing art, keep it where it is. Also a lot of urban art is contextual, such as Banksy's. Once it's removed it loses some of not all of its meaning.
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Space Invaders removed from the Street, by tigerblood on Oct 15, 2014 4:33:55 GMT 1, How is removing something that is thought provoking, or just plain cool to look at doing a service to the city/town?!
How is removing something that is thought provoking, or just plain cool to look at doing a service to the city/town?!
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Space Invaders removed from the Street, by khog on Oct 15, 2014 4:48:47 GMT 1, I'm wasn't that I agree with the removal of art, I don't, keep Invader, Banksy, Fairey's work where it is. I enjoy it. What I'm saying is unless commissioned by the owner of the property, graffiti is illegal, is it not? Let's face it, the majority of people probably dislike graffiti/street art and would prefer it not be there. Cities pay public workers to buff spray paint, this dude is doing it sans pay, saving said city the salary of paying someone to buff it. That's all I'm saying.
I'm wasn't that I agree with the removal of art, I don't, keep Invader, Banksy, Fairey's work where it is. I enjoy it. What I'm saying is unless commissioned by the owner of the property, graffiti is illegal, is it not? Let's face it, the majority of people probably dislike graffiti/street art and would prefer it not be there. Cities pay public workers to buff spray paint, this dude is doing it sans pay, saving said city the salary of paying someone to buff it. That's all I'm saying.
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