
26. Graffiti
From The Economics of Everyday Things by Freakonomics Network & Zachary Crockett
March 30, 2026 · 14 min · Episode 26
About this episode
This episode explores the debate over whether graffiti is considered public art or a public nuisance.
Is graffiti public art, or public nuisance? It depends who you ask. Zachary Crockett tags in where it all started. This episode was originally published on November 19th, 2023.
People in this episode
Host: Zachary Crockett
Topics covered
- graffiti
- public art
- public nuisance
- urban culture
- art debate
Keywords
- graffiti
- public art
- urban culture
- art debate
- public nuisance
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Graffiti
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