Politics - Jan. 16, 2009
New plan blurs lines between murals, graffiti
Milwaukee Ald. Tony Zielinski continues to tag graffiti artists as public enemy No. 1. But at least one member of a city committee says his latest plan blurs the line between murals, graffiti and freedom of expression. Zielinski is proposing an ordinance that would require any mural artist to apply for a permit and pay $75 in order to paint the side of a building.
Tags: Zielinski, graffiti, Stuart Mukamal, Kristine Hinrichs, Cardinal Capital Management, Oakton Manor, Our Space Inc., MPS, Jennifer Morales

Marketplace - April 26, 2007
Advertising's in the toilet
User-generated content has become the hottest thing in the ad world since Al Gore invented the Tri-W. However, it’s been around for decades. Going out to select bars and events in our fair town, I’ve become aware of this fact all too well. User-generated content has been right under my nose (pun intended) many times I’ve used public facilities.
Tags: blog, toilet, graffiti

Bars & Clubs - Jan. 8, 2007
Creative bar bathroom graffiti straddles art, potty humor
Have you ever walked into a restroom and found yourself spending more time reading the graffiti on the walls than going to the bathroom? Not the old "Call 555-1212 for a good time" stuff. Rather the "Jesus saves, but Esposito scores" type of comedic gold.
Tags: graffiti, bathroom, garibaldi, room 434, lulu, jamo's, palomino, halliday's, maniscalco, Grotelueschen

Milwaukee Buzz - Oct. 3, 2006
Taggers assault Sanford
The Pleasant Street facade of Sanford, one of Gourmet magazine's top 50 American restaurants, 1547 N. Jackson St., was hit by vandals overnight.
Tags: sanford, d'amato, graffiti, vandalism

Milwaukee Buzz - May 10, 2005
MAM responds quickly to graffiti assault
Friday night's graffiti assault on the east side of the Santiago Calatrava-designed addition to the Milwaukee Art Museum was "minimal" and has been removed quickly, said David Gordon, director of the Milwaukee Art Museum.
Tags: MAM, Calatrava, graffiti