The Department of Sanitation oversees graffiti removal services throughout the city. It sends out "Graffiti Free NYC" trucks that are equipped with seven different paint colors to do so.

Q: What was graffiti like before spray paint was invented? —James Cloonan | Rochester, New York Graffiti most certainly predates the spray paint can. The term comes from the Italian word for ...

"We were important in the history of New York." The exhibit goes back in time to tell the story of graffiti art ... under the conditions of the time. Spray paint is a very fast tool, very accessible.

says the exhibit showcases his early graffiti work through the present time. She says his art bridges the worlds of fine art, music and fashion - while only using spray paint. The exhibit features ...