When I lived in NOLA a few years ago, the Grey Ghost (a man who would go out at night and paint over gorgeous works of street art with grey paint) was rather big problem. Right after I left, I know he was busted for covering up a mural and received a court summons. Does anyone know what happened to him? I hope he was stopped! Would welcome all comments. If you have any links to stories, please share! I am writing about the effects and challenges of urban street art.
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