Following the graffiti history-promoting “Writer’s Bench” project, artists continue campaigning for public acceptance of the illicit art form. Bristol-based street artist IMBUE recently installed some small plaques alongside local tags. Engraved with the message, “this artwork was kindly donated by a local artist,” the gallery-style signs are intended to add some credence and sway people questioning whether the spraypainted pieces are vandalism or art.

On the south coast of England sits a city named Brighton and street artist Imbue continues his creative campaign to disrupt the populace there. After taking some shots at the Disney store with the help of a sexy Snow White, putting Pooh on the street and offering him as a limited edition print, among many other public acts of beautification, the artist unveiled his latest attempt to stimulate brain activity. He installed this ‘Drug Vend’ sculpture on the Brighton Pier to the shock and amazement of passerbys. The vending machine came complete with “Heroin” and “Cocaine” labels, but unfortunately doesn’t dispense either of the illicit drugs. Judging by some of the reactions in the clip, The temporary mindfuck is likely to create lasting impressions. |UKStreetArt|