The Melbourne Council’s major fail cost the Aussie capitol its last Banksy. Confused by a surrounding crown of tags, an anti-graffiti crew exterminated Banksy’s parachuting rat by painting over the stencil with ‘battleship grey.’ The goof cost Melbourne a valuable art work and a tourist attraction. Read more »
Ready and waiting, the Australian media greeted oversharing graffiti writer REVOK upon his release from jail. Last week, the Los Angeles-based vandal was caught by Melbourne police after broadcasting his criminal behavior online, even tweeting his escape plans. Despite getting busted by his big mouth, REVOK seemed happy to talk with reporters, offering a slight apology and joking about his costly confessions. Read more »
Joining Youtube star BUKET in the annals of justice, a Los Angeles graffiti artist was arrested in Melbourne yesterday after tweeting his painting plans and blogging photo proof of his vandalism. According to WAtoday, REVOK was arrested at the airport, attempting to fly home, by Melbourne police who were undoubtedly aided by the self-portraits he’s helpfully posted online. Read more »
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