The Art of Graffiti


No matter what city I have visited, there has been graffiti. Nîmes is no different. I think many people hear the word graffiti and view it negatively. As I came across various graffitied walls on old buildings, I saw talent expressed on a different medium. Anyone who has ever used a can of spray paint, will appreciate the artistic expression of these individuals. 







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