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Post-lockdown street art: What are Indian graffiti artists up to?

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Updated on: 26 October,2021 08:49 AM IST  |  Mumbai
Sarasvati T | sarasvati.nagesh@mid-day.com

Forced to stay indoors, more and more Indian graffiti artists shifted their focus from the streets to the sketchbook and digital art during the lockdown. Though hard-core graffiti is still a passion for many, commercial projects have become necessary for survival

Post-lockdown street art: What are Indian graffiti artists up to?

Incorporating cartoon characters along with his tag in big stylised characters is a distinct style that Mooz follows. The image shows graffiti on a subway wall painted by Mooz and his crew members at the end of the first lockdown. Photo courtesty: Mooz.

As graffiti artists are traditionally known to keep a low profile and escape the eyes of the authorities to brand streets with their pseudonyms, many may think that deserted lockdown conditions would have provided them the perfect opportunity to venture out during the night and paint the town red. 

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