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Around the World in 80 Sprays
What if I told you that you could walk through an art gallery without ever having to set foot inside a museum? How, you ask? The answer is street art. What is street art? Street art is simply public art created outdoors, usually created with spray paint. Street art was originally devised as a way for artists to achieve fame more quickly than they could using indoor galleries. Because anyone walking the streets, rich or poor, old or young, could view it, street art quickly became popular with the masses. Street art continues to be a hot tourist attraction today.So where are the best places to find street art? Let’s explore the world’s rich street art scene together. First stop? New York City NYC is where the street art scene was born in the 1960s. Here, you’ll find several great places to stop and stare (and maybe take a few selfies).These are my top two street art picks for NYC:
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Artwork in Action: Saying Yes to Street Art
Though graffiti is often seen as vandalism, many places throughout the world have embraced graffiti as a valid art form and as a way to enhance the community. Any vacation can be complemented with a stop to look at one of these legal graffiti destinations. Found in typical art hubs and less expected locales, graffiti art is visually impressive. A side trip to these outdoor art displays can offer an untamed perspective of any tourist hotspot.
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