Hoiser Lane in Melbourne is the place to check out some world class artwork, which also includes contributions from well known international artists such as Banksy. There is a huge street art and graffiti culture in Melbourne. Unlike most Graffiti which is seen as a public nuisance, it is often encouraged and often even commissioned by businesses in and around Melbourne. There are even official walking tours and and ... Read full entry

I'm surprised this hasn't made a bigger splash... a British newspaper, The Daily Mail believes it has discovered the identity of guerrilla street artist, Banksy. After an exhaustive year-long investigation in which we have spoken to dozens of friends, former colleagues, enemies, flatmates and members of Banksy's close family, The Mail on Sunday has come as close as anyone possibly can to revealing his identity. And far ... Read full entry

Graffiti guerilla has a spray at capitalism. The municipal councils of Hackney and Tower Hamlets, in east London, have declared war on British street artist Banksy, and intend to remove his work which is especially prominent in London's north and east suburbs. Alan Laing, Hackney's councillor for neighbourhoods, said: "We target areas that have become 'grot spots' where graffiti can go hand-in-hand with fly tipping [dumping of rubbish], vandalism and ... Read full entry