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Know Your Graffiti Vocab

Graffiti artist Neon describes the five main formats of graffiti.

You may be well-versed in graffiti formats, but for those curious about the difference between a tag and a piece, or what it takes to make an enormous spray can painting, we asked graffiti artist Neon to describe the five different types of graff on the streets. Knowing these terms can help you evaluate, critique and appreciate the graffiti in your neighborhood. And don't miss our recently-released, popular video about the early days of Bay Area graffiti.

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