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Originally Posted by MonkeyRonin
I do. I appreciate the calligraphy; the democratic occupation of public space; as well as the multi-layered, organic visual effect. Plus it just livens up typically derelict and blank urban spaces.
Sure beats a blank wall, in my opinion:
 Kensington by Eric H, on Flickr
I think the mid/late-00s were really "peak dirtiness" in Toronto. You had the same post-amalgamation public realm neglect and aging infrastructure as today; but gentrification & redevelopment hadn't yet come full swing so there were also still plenty of vacant, derelict, and rundown buildings that hadn't yet been restored or turned into condos. More graffiti too - given that property owners had less propensity to clean their buildings.
If I had to pick a specific point in time, the garbage strike over the summer of 2009 would definitely be it. |
You like gang members and idiots spraying crap on private and public property?
I don't think you would like your front door spray painted.