Aerosol cans drawn in war on Melbourne's artful dodgers

By Aisha Dow
Updated July 15 2014 - 7:08am, first published July 14 2014 - 10:13pm
Street art, such as this mural in Johnston Street, Fitzroy, is increasingly being defaced by disillusioned taggers.
Street art, such as this mural in Johnston Street, Fitzroy, is increasingly being defaced by disillusioned taggers.
Street art, such as this mural in Johnston Street, Fitzroy, is increasingly being defaced by disillusioned taggers. Photo: Michael Clayton-Jones
Street art, such as this mural in Johnston Street, Fitzroy, is increasingly being defaced by disillusioned taggers. Photo: Michael Clayton-Jones

A "great divide" has emerged within Melbourne's street-art scene, as councils employ street artists in their battle to erase and prevent graffiti.

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