PERMANENT SPOTS An encounter with early New York graffiti.

INFORMATION display systems; EXHIBITIONS; GRAFFITI artists; STREET addresses; DOG training

This article discusses the history of graffiti in early New York City, particularly in the subway system. Graffiti artists, also known as "writers," began tagging subway walls and trains in the early 1970s, using permanent ink and paint markers. Despite opposition from authorities and the mainstream press, graffiti artists evolved their style and gained recognition in the art world. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has made efforts to remove graffiti from the subway system, but some tags from the early days of graffiti still remain. The article also mentions the MTA's transition to electronic displays for advertisements and the ongoing debate surrounding graffiti as an art form. [Extracted from the article]

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