Yeah some of that graffitti is awesome. Art is probably the only hope some of those kids have to get the hell out of there.
I know some guys from the ghetto who were totally awesome artists. The only way out for them was to crack a few books, and amass an impressive art portfolio.
I hope that some of these kids make it to art school in Philly or NYC. The guy I know now has a great job in the advertising industry in NYC.
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