Graffiti pranksters mocking celebs on subway walls vow to beat council whitewash
GRAFFITI artists who have been skewering celebs in a subway art campaign say they plan to stay a step ahead of council workmen determined to whitewash them out of existence.
TL;DR
- Graffiti artists known as 'The Mellow Birds' are creating humorous subway art in Newcastle, targeting celebrities.
- The artwork has amused local residents but has been condemned by the council, which has ordered its removal.
- Despite council efforts and an arrest, the artists continue to update their graffiti, vowing to stay ahead of clean-up crews.
- The artists state their intention is to provide laughter and community connection, emphasizing their work is inoffensive.
- Locals largely support the graffiti, viewing it as harmless fun, while the council highlights the costs and damage caused by vandalism.