Introduction Graffiti is often seen as a form of protest, a way to express identity, or simply a creative outlet for many urban artists. In recent years, graffiti has grown in popularity across the ...

Artists who accept commissions to paint portraits, no matter how esteemed they are in the realm of portraiture (or in fine art generally), learn to put their egos aside.

Columbia's newest mural features a 1921 train conductor and Columbia artist carved into a wall in the center of the Vista, representing the past and future.