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REVVING UP

I developed a fondness for graffiti art while riding on Amtrak from Boston to New York City.

The walls and tunnels along the rail right of way are chock full of it.

I loved all the scenic coastline on the way to the city and then as the shore gave way to the city, nature was trumped by the, sometimes, breathtaking marks made on walls, abutments, metal work, and anything that did not move.

There is no equivalent here. Yes, there is graffiti. No, it is not really inspired.

This article in the New York Times tells about a graffiti artist gone legit while still underground:
A Graffiti Legend Is Back On The Street.

There is a great slide show with photos. His name is REVS. I don't know if I ever saw any of his work, but looking at his new pieces revives the excitement of the trainride gallery.