[Appeal] DINO Graffiti Removal

[besova]

• Wayspot Title: DINO Graffiti
• Location (lat/lon): 51.164292, 4.354946
• City: 2660, Hoboken
• Country: Belgium

Reason for Appeal:
This Wayspot was recently removed, but the graffiti still exists and meets Wayfarer’s criteria.

• Exploration: It highlights work of graffiti artist DINO, showcasing the cultural and artistic character of the neighborhood.
• Exercise: Requires walking the area to engage with the art, encouraging exploration.
• Socialization: Serves as a gathering point for both players and art enthusiasts.

The graffiti is on a public wall along Parijslaan, visible and accessible from the sidewalk, with no safety concerns.

Close-up photo of the graffiti:

Wider photo showing the wall and street:

I kindly request that this Wayspot be reinstated.

[SlimboyFat71]

Un-authorised Graffiti is classed as Vandalism and therefore not eligible.

[besova]

I wasn’t aware that there was a difference between un-authorised grafitti and authorised grafitti. Thank you so much for clarifying that!

[cyndiepooh]

It isn’t so much

@besova

a difference between un-authorised grafitti and authorised grafitti

as it is a difference between vandalism and street art:

@NianticTintino

Murals and Street Art
Murals are great works of art and therefore eligible along with street art. Each mural should be a single Wayspot unless it has sections that tell a distinct enough story or are physically separate. Works that are considered vandalism would not qualify.

The mural above is a great example of a large-scale mural in a public place that highlights an event of importance to the community, and is most likely commissioned.

This mural (above) is a great example of street art that is distinct, unique, tells a story, and uses unique materials to create artistic value.

Vandalism

The street art pictured above may have initially been a good example, but due to the overwhelming number of names and different styles added to this piece, there is evidence to suggest it is not an intentional work of art and is therefore not eligible.

[NianticLC]

Thanks for the appeal, @besova. We have taken another look, but stand by our decision to remove the Wayspot in question.