An AIDS-Free Generation: Dream or Future Reality?

Staff / Truthdig Jul 30, 2012 The International AIDS Conference is making dangerously impossible promises about putting an end to the epidemic; the London Olympics' opening ceremonies included a unique tribute to free, universal health care; meanwhile, British graffiti artist Banksy has proved he will not be erased. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

A Year’s Worth of Street Art

Staff / Truthdig Jan 19, 2012 Did you see the one about the Bulgarian street artists who used a little color to repurpose a public monument commemorating the Soviet takeover of their country in 1944 into a cartoonish visual joke? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Churches Closing Shop

Staff / Truthdig Sep 11, 2011 Closed churches are selling artifacts and furnishings in the U.S. and Europe; graffiti artist Banksy accuses a TV documentary of distortion; and Amazon has finally created the Kindle tablet. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

West Banksy in New York

Staff / Truthdig Sep 8, 2011 A contemporary art gallery in New York opened an unauthorized show of works by England-based renegade graffiti artist Banksy on Aug. 25 that has incensed art critics, Banksy fans and residents of the West Bank in the Middle East. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Tour of Gadhafi’s Compound

Staff / Truthdig Aug 25, 2011 Although Moammar Gadhafi's military compound in Tripoli may have been an icon of palatial luxury in the North African country at some point, now, after the Libyan rebel fighters have had their way, it is a tattered, graffiti-covered mess. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Graffiti Artist Redraws ‘Simpsons’ Intro (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Oct 12, 2010 Although it has now been not funny longer than it was the best show on television (or ever?), "The Simpsons" is still finding ways to stay innovative. This guest title sequence, overseen by brilliant street artist Banksy, self-reflexively addresses accusations of slave labor against the show. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Insurgency

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