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Thu, Apr 23, 2009 -- 9:00 AM

Graffiti in San Francisco
Some see graffiti as artistic expression while others condemn it as unsightly and vandalism. Today the city holds a "graffiti huddle," inviting the community to discuss the divisive issue. We examine the writing on the walls.

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Host: Michael Krasny

Guests:

  • Alex, spray can artist
  • Ed Reiskin, director of the San Francisco Department of Public Works.
  • Luis R. Cancel, director of the San Francisco Arts Commission and director of cultural affairs for the City of San Francisco
  • Paul Henderson, chief of administration at the San Francisco District Attorney's Office
  • Steve Rotman, photographer and author of "San Francisco Street Art" and "Bay Area Graffiti"

Graffiti: Public Art or Nuisance?

Some see it as artistic expression, others condemn it as unsightly vandalism. What do you think?
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