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'Graffiti' Artists Prevail Under VARA Over Property Owner

By Matthew V. Wilson and Tucker Barr
April 01, 2018

In many cities, visual artists, sculptors and muralists have been transforming barren cityscapes and empty spanning walls into their respective artistic visions. While large-scale mural advertisements have long existed, the popularity of “street art” is a more recent development.

From Art Basel shows to the installation-rich landscapes of Coachella and Shaky Knees Music Festival, street art has achieved cultural relevance and acceptance with artists such as Banksy and Shepard Fairey legitimizing the medium that was once dismissed as petty vandalism unworthy of serious appreciation. One of our firm's clients, Atlanta resident and internationally acclaimed visual artist Greg Mike, believes that “art in the streets … is one of the major reasons [Atlanta] is blossoming and becoming a creative capital.” According to Mike, “Atlanta is now on the hit list of destination locations for folks looking to see work on the streets.”

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