Graffiti Alley, Baltimore
Graffiti Alley Baltimore, also known as Graffiti Alley, is an urban art venue situated in the Station North Arts and Entertainment District of Baltimore, Maryland, USA. The alley provides an open and legal platform for graffiti art.[1][2]
History
[edit]Graffiti Alley in Baltimore was initially an overlooked urban area. In 1995 local artists initiated the process of turning the blank walls into canvases for graffiti. This process was formalized in 2005 when Sherwin Mark,[3] owner of one of the three commercial structures forming the alley's walls – successfully advocated for the alley's designation as a legal spot for graffiti. This development significantly reduced the instances of graffiti-related prosecution.[4]
Graffiti Alley has now become a local landmark[5] and tourist attraction[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Gruskin, Abigail (24 July 2023). "Baltimore resident documents city's 'beautiful chaos,' creating archive of graffiti tags, signs and stickers". Baltimore Sun.
- ^ McCauley, Mary Carole (10 April 2017). "Best-kept secret: Graffiti Alley behind The Motor House". Baltimore Sun.
- ^ Hubbard, Moses (21 June 2012). "Living Walls – Pictures from Baltimore's Graffiti Alley". Baltimore Fishbowl.
- ^ Zumer, Bryna (14 April 2022). "Graffiti removal scheduled for Baltimore's Howard Street on Saturday". WMAR-2 News. 2023 Scripps Media, Inc.
- ^ "Top 10 Instagrammable Places in Baltimore". Baltimore Magazine. Visit Baltimore. 8 December 2019.
- ^ "Graffiti Alley In Baltimore Maryland". City Towner. 16 January 2023.