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Graffiti Alley in Ann Arbor Sucks Now. Here's Why [2024]

Graffiti Alley is losing its artistic integrity.

It is not pretentious to hold a public corridor of spray-paintings to a standard. Graffiti can be art.

Since 1999, this alleyway has functioned as a creative collaborative collage of drawings, text, and colorful designs which has enticed thousands of locals and visitors to downtown Ann Arbor.

Graffiti Alley showed to the world there was more to Ann Arbor than academics and athletics. There was artistry, as well.

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Michael standing in front of a mural in downtown Birmingham, Alabama

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My name is Michael and I am a US travel blogger! Since starting my journey in July 2021, I have been to 30 of the 50 states.

I am an expert on American city travel, Amtrak travel, and airport hacks that anyone can do. I'll reveal ways you can travel for free and stress-free!

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