GRAFITTI
This Section contains Resources for Engineers and Researchers on issues relating to Grafitti
SECTIONS
ART OR CRIME
HEALTH AND BEHAVIOURAL IMPACT
POLICE, GOVERNMENT AND LOCAL AUTHORITY VIEWS
REMOVAL AND PROTECTION
| SECTION 1: GRAFITTI, ART OR CRIME |
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| Grafitti:Art and Crime |
Daniel Oliver Tucker |
Report on the history and impact of Graffiti both as a criminal activity and as art, written by a Berkeley student. Interesting as an overview of the problems development and why the Artists express themselves in that way.
The word GRAFFITI simply means--words or drawings scratched or scribbled on a wall. The word comes from the Greek term "graphein" (to write) and the word "grafitti" itself is plural of the Italian word "graffito." |
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| A Selection of News & Media Reports on Banksy's Graffiti on the Israeli Security Barrier. |
Various |
Israel describes it as a vital security barrier, while the UN says it's illegal. But as far as the guerrilla graffiti artist Banksy is concerned, the 425-mile long barrier that separates Israel from the Palestinian territories is a vast concrete canvas too tempting to resist.
In Summer last year British Graffiti Artist travelled to Palestine and drew nine large scale satirical images on the Israeli Security Barrier. This highlights a number of things and can be spun in many directions, from the role of some Graffiti Art in society as social commentary,
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BBC
Guardian
Channel4
Guardian Gallery |
| The Writing On The Wall |
Banksy (Taken from The Guardian) |
A very interesting Article by Artist Banksy, exploring the social and cultural value of Graffiti in the context of pro-actively helping in the regeneration of Melbourne into the design and cultural capital of the southern hemisphere, and how this was removed in the clean up for the Commonwealth Games.
Melbourne is the proud capital of street painting with stencils. Its large, colonial era walls and labyrinth of back alleys drip with graffiti that is more diverse and original than any other city in the world. Well, that was until a few weeks ago, when preparations for the Commonwealth games brought a tidal wave of grey paint, obliterating years of unique and vibrant culture overnight. This may seem like no great tragedy to readers of the Daily Mail, but Melbourne's graffiti scene is a key factor in its status as the continent's hothouse of creativity and wilful individualism. |
Guardian |
| The Flat Map |
Costantini, Lola |
A short description of Banksy and examples of his work, and how it can be argued that in this case Graffiti is enhancing the Urban Environment, as well as highlighting important political and socio-economic
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The Flat Map | |
| SECTION 2: GRAFITTI, HEALTH AND BEHAVIOURAL IMPACT |
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| Graffiti, greenery, and obesity in adults: secondary analysis of European cross sectional survey |
Bonnefoy, Xavier |
Article from the British Medical Journal that links health problems to environmental issues such as Graffiti.
Levels of incivilities, such as litter and graffiti, are associated with poorer health outcomes such as general wellbeing but not, to our knowledge, with levels of physical activity. Few studies use objectively measured indicators of the residential environment or similar research instruments across different settings. Based on our previous work, we hypothesised that areas which are pleasant with lots of greenery and few incivilities might encourage people to take exercise and thereby influence levels of obesity. |
British Medical Journal | |
| SECTION 3: GRAFITTI, POLICE, GOVERNMENT AND LOCAL AUTHORITY VIEWS |
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| Protecting the City Environment |
Department for Transport |
Impact on crime and fear of crime. Published: 3 October 2003.
A detailed report on the problem of Graffiti on Public Transport, one of the main areas targetted by Graffiti Artists, and how this effects crime rates in society, as well as the perceived chance of crime occuring. |
Gov Publication |
| Graffiti and vandalism on and around public transport |
Department for Transport |
Graffiti and vandalism strongly affect people's perceptions of crime and personal security, giving the impression an area is unmanaged and out of control. This report, from the Department of Transport, looks at the how the public transport sector is affected by graffiti and vandalism and the costs that are incurred.
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Gov Website |
| Graffiti in London : report of the London Assembly Graffiti Investigative Committee. |
Greater London Authority |
A report published by the Greater London Authority onto Graffiti in London, 148 page report into Graffiti in the capital and what is being done to combat the problem. |
Greater London Authority |
| Respect and Responsibility: Taking a Stand Against Anti- Social Behaviour |
Home Office |
This document provides access to the full text of the White paper which was published by the Home Office as cm5778 session 2002-3 in March 2003. It sets out the Uk government's proposals for tackling anti-social behaviour. This is given a broad definition and includes: vandalism, juvenile crime and delinquency, begging, noise nuisance, graffiti and general nuisance. Community, family and parental responsibility for behaviour are emphasised. The paper includes proposals for the policing of anti-social behaviour and the regeneration of community responsibility. Users should note that it is offered in pdf format and therefore requires access to an Adobe Acrobat Reader for use. |
Gov Publication |
| Protecting the City Environment |
London Assembly |
Issues like graffiti, litter and fly-tipping significantly affect our sense of well-being. Poll after poll shows that clean, safe streets, parks and public spaces are a priority for Londoners. This report looks at how London can best address these problems and how weaknesses in our current approaches can be overcome. |
London Assembly |
| PM wipes out graffiti on Respect visit |
The Office Of The Prime Minister |
Government Press Release on Prime Minister's visit to Swindon to remove graffiti as part of the respect campaign which seeks to wipe out graffiti in all communities. |
Gov Website |
| Case Study Report on Graffiti |
Department For Transport |
An in-depth and focussed report on the problem of Graffiti including detailed international case studies highlighting how this is dealt with in these areas. This is very useful for showing a variety of approaches to a problem that is not only international, but thanks to the Internet has taken on an even more global dimension with the proliferation of things such as Stencil art from stencils distributed on-line. |
Gov Publication |
| Literature Review of Graffiti report |
Department For Transport |
Vandalism, graffiti and environmental nuisance on public transport - Literature review. |
Gov Publication |
| Art Attack |
Ince, Robert |
Reports how a three-year operation by British Transport Police has resulted in major graffiti on Manchester's railways being eliminated and some offenders being jailed. Operation Juggernaut began in the spring of 2003, since when 26 successful prosecutions have taken place, clearing more than 100 offences with damage totalling around £250,000. (Quotes from original text) |
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Journal: Police Review
ISSN: 0309-1414
Volume: 22
Page: 21
Date: 2005 |
| Art Attack |
Dean, John |
Graffiti artists like to sign their work, and this can help police to use the artists' "tags" to track themdown. Describes how police in York are doing just this to crack down on graffiti offenders, andhow the camera and community cooperation are helping. The council is also playing a role, byphotographing the tags before they are cleaned off and passing on the photographs to policeofficers. (Quotes from original text) |
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Journal: Police Review
ISSN: 0309-1414
Volume: 6
Page: 24
Date: 2005 | |
| SECTION 4: GRAFITTI, REMOVAL AND PROTECTION |
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| Graffiti Removal |
English Heritage |
GRAFFITI REMOVAL: basic technical advice from English Heritage after damage by vandals to historic buildings and monuments.
English Heritage tips on removing graffiti from old or historic buildings, warns of It is not generally appreciated that historic surfaces are sensitive to damage from many graffiti removal processes? mentions the use of Chemical removers (of solvent, chelating or alkaline types) applied in poultices, packs or gels? in the removal process, perhaps this could be linked into the products section by showing products that are safe and correct for use in specific situations. |
English Heritage |
| For effective graffiti removal |
Cleaning & Maintenance Management magazine |
In order to remove graffiti from restrooms or anywhere else, begin with an understanding of what graffiti is, a deliberate act of vandalism, regardless of the importance or social significance of the message.
Success in graffiti removal depends on the surface that has been vandalized, and the type of instrument used to apply the graffiti. Most graffiti in restrooms is done with crayons, pens, pencils, and/or markers. When the vandal uses a sharp object to scratch his/her message, the only remedy is to sand the surface down and repaint or re-surface the damaged area.
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Cleaning & Maintenance Management magazine |
| Removing Graffiti from Masonry |
Burlington Planning & Zoning |
Once considered a ?big city? problem, graffiti is becoming increasingly common in Burlington. The reasons why individuals choose to ?tag? a building are complex. However, this edition focuses on how to cleanup, and possibly prevent, graffiti from leaving a lasting scar on your property. This Design Guide will focus specifically on removing graffiti and other markings from masonry. |
Burlington Planning & Zoning |
| The Subconscious Art of Graffiti Removal |
Matt McCormick, Pat Vert |
Graffiti removal has become one of the more intriguing and important art movements of the early twenty-first century. With roots in Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism and Russian Constructivism, graffiti removal is both a progressive continuation of these movements and an important step in the future of modern art. What makes graffiti removal particularly intriguing, though, is that the artists creating it are unconscious of their artistic achievements. |
Space & Culture |
| Preventing Graffiti and Vandalism |
Geason, Susan |
When the media indulge in their periodic outbursts of outrage at vandalism and graffiti, the picture they usually present is one of wilful destruction by young, alienated, often socially- and economically-disadvantaged teenagers. The truth is much more complex. Vandalism and graffiti are very different problems, and each is multi-faceted. Not all graffiti is written by alienated teenagers, and not all vandalism constitutes wilful damage. Before we can begin to devise solutions, therefore, we must understand the problems. |
Australian Govt Report |
| Graffiti Hurts |
Graffiti Hurts |
Graffiti Hurts® - Care for Your Community is a grassroots community education program. It was developed in 1996 by Keep America Beautiful, Inc. through a grant from The Sherwin-Williams Company, maker of Krylon® brand paint.
The Graffiti Hurts® Program is dedicated to raising awareness about the harmful effects of graffiti vandalism on communities. At the heart of the Graffiti Hurts® Program are four goals:
? Educate citizens about the importance of graffiti prevention and abatement.
? Provide communitiies with tools and resources to respond to graffiti vandalism.
? Help foster partnerships that will encourage involvement from all members of the
community in addressing graffiti vandalism.
? Help communities establish anti-graffiti programs that get results, creating healthier, safer,
and more livable comunities. |
Graffiti Hurts Website |
| How to deal with graffiti |
BBC Action Network Team |
Graffiti costs the UK over £1bn a year. Areas covered with graffiti look rundown and neglected and surveys have shown that residents feel unsafe in graffiti-heavy neighbourhoods. In late 2003 the government announced a raft of measures to help councils tackle graffiti and graffiti offenders, building on previous laws. Plus, there?s always room for you to tackle the problem yourself. |
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