Commonwealth Games Whitewash
In the Guardian, UK artist, Banksy rages against the obliteration of Melbourne's graffiti.
Melbourne and London are genuine epicentres of the skewed human touch that can bring a little sparkle into the drudgery of public space. A feat that is of immense value, despite its apparent worthlessness. And a feat that is not so easily achieved by trying to run around a track in under four minutes.
Which is why, of course, we now have the 2006 Graffiti Games.