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Under Siege? Exploring the hidden world of Irish Graffiti Artists

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2012
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This article aims to uncover the hidden and lived experiences of graffiti artists in contemporary Irish society. It strives to give a face to those artists who are often depicted as masked or hooded villains. Semi- structured interviews were conducted with six artists ranging in ages from 18-38 years old. Overt participant observation was also used to witness a mural being undertaken by one artist and to gain a more in-depth understanding of what it means to be a graffiti artist. The findings concur with previously studies undertaken, while significant stand-alone results in relation to Irish graffiti culture are also presented.
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peer-reviewed
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Department of Sociology, University of Limerick
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Socheolas;4(1), pp.104-121
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Sustainable Development Goals
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