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Jesse Jensen: Auckland street artist on the debate over whether graffiti counts as street art
Published 2 months, 3 weeks ago
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Street artists are calling for clearer rules around their craft, after one prominent artist was charged.
Wellington Central MP Tamatha Paul has voiced support for prolific graffiti artist Karl Truell - aka 'Pork' - after he was fined in Auckland.
Auckland street artist Jesse Jensen says there's no spaces for people to paint legally - and changes need to be made.
"There just isn't an outlet, it's like how skating used to be - now you've got skate parks. Well, where's the art parks?"
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