Art or vandalism? The debate on street art

21-Feb-20 14:30

Art or vandalism? The debate on street art

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Graffiti artist Banksy's latest mural was vandalised, sparking a lot of conversation about whether any of Banksy's artwork is capable of being damaged, given that it itself is criminal damage? We look at the debate on street art - art or vandalism?

Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Juliet Jacobs, Tee Shiao Eek

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Categories: Property, Politics, Social Issues, Visual Arts, History, People and Places

Tags: The Bigger Picture, The Daily Digest, graffiti, street art, Banksy, vandalism, crime, mural, Bristol, Criminal Damage Act 1971, Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003, ,

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