Contemporary graffiti art on the walls of Athens

The hardships and unemployment of the Greek economic collapse have led to a new wave of innovative graffiti, which is both politically aware and socially accepted – making Athens a new Mecca for street artists

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Surveillance by the state also features highly in the minds of graffiti artists in Athens


A blessing from above? Athens is anointed by a graffiti artist who is perhaps worthy of higher praise

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