Digital Graffiti Wall
What it lacks in the subversion and rebellion originally associated with graffiti, the Digital Grafiti Wall (backed by Heineken, no less) more than makes up for with tech geekery and wow-factor. The wall is currently touring Canada, hitting parties, clubs, and bars where people can use the gigantic drawing pad to create their own large-scale graffiti murals.
Tagged: Canada, cool murals, Grafiti, Grafiti Wall
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