All Posts Tagged With: "graffiti"
Progress In A Graffiti-Removal Pilot Project Noted
Correctional Service of Canada and the City of Kingston have been working together on a pilot project for graffiti removal that involves offenders from Pittsburgh Institution participating in a work release program. Through the 2011 summer season, two offenders have been assigned part time to attend to locations on public property to remove graffiti tags [...]
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Graffiti vs Tagging: Is Either Acceptable?
Does Kingston have a graffiti problem? Does tagging fall under the same umbrella as stickering, stencilling, or evolving canvasses such as those behind the Grand Theatre? What types of surfaces should be considered out of bounds? These are the questions that have been floating around my head ever since a “gifted artist” decided to vomit [...]
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Trainspotting
In yesterday’s “what if Kingston” post, I mentioned that I’d spent the past weekend in Montreal. I was fortunate enough to take Via Rail, which in my opinion, is the pinnacle of travel, especially if you’re taking Via1. When somebody else does the driving, or in this case conducting, I am free to read, sleep, [...]
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Friday Foto
Happy Friday! On my way to work this morning, I noticed that a crowd of faithful fans had camped out at the K-Rock Centre to be the first in line to get Tool tickets, which went on sale at 10am. This has got to be one of the biggest names the KRC has attracted to [...]
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Friday Foto
This week’s edition of Friday Foto features one of Jukerr’s favorite pieces of graffiti behind the Grand Theatre. I have to admit that I have a soft spot for the the colourful alley of art behind the Grand. That said, sometimes people get a bit carried away and tag things that are considered sacred. What [...]
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Graffiti Trick or Treat
As Spring has sprung, I’ve been spending more and more time outdoors, taking in all the sights and sounds of Kingston. One thing that recently caught my eye was the modest amount of graffiti, tags and urban art located in and around the downtown area. Although some would rightfully argue that this art form is [...]
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