Don’t Wash Heritage Away, by M Gibbons

Existing professional literature does not describe if or how contemporary graffiti should be approached from a conservation standpoint, despite the fact that it is a significant method of cultural discourse.  However, the challenges of preserving contemporary graffiti in a conceptually authentic state, and of weighing competing cultural values, can be clarified by contextualizing the medium within the realm of intangible cultural heritage. 

Target Audience

The poster is primarily directed towards conservation professionals, but could also be useful to arts professionals in other disciplines.