Street art used to be a form of expression between urban youth, a visual marker of one's turf or a tribute piece to a fallen friend; these innovations in digital graffiti, however, show how far this form of art has progressed. Street artists such as Banksy attained the level of respect typically accorded of fine artists, and his work is collected and sold around the world for hefty sums.
The advancement of technology and computer-based art has enabled digital graffiti to flourish even further. Today's artists can virtually tag surfaces or create illusory photos through light painting or light graffiti. Some apps and games even allow prospective street artists to create digital art without sullying the walls and surfaces of their neighborhood.
40 Innovations in Digital Graffiti
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Light Graffiti Fashion
Dresses of Illumination by Photographer Atton Conrad
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Illuminated Graffiti
Art Made From Light is Headed to the Mainstream
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Illuminated Wavetography
David Gilliver's Light Paintings Look Like Video Game Landscapes
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Philips Digital Light Painting Kit
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Light Painted Dresses
Fashion Designer Alina Ene Uses Photographed Images to Pattern Her Frocks
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Eco-Stunt Photo Tricks
Earth Hour 2009 Light Graffiti From WWF on Flickr
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Light Graffiti Fashiontography
The Flash of Light Photo Series is Electrically Illuminating
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Web Cam Light Graffiti
Make Free Glow Doodles From the Comfort of Your Desk
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Luminous Floral Graffiti
The Spectacular Fluorescent, Black Lit Artwork of Que Houxo
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Street Tagging Apps
Inject Some Humor Into Dull Signs With the Sealy InBed Mobile App
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Psychedelic Playgrounds
'Fotos Carnavalescas Surrealistas' by Vanessa Bumbeers
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Cavernous Light Graffiti
Steve Bella Photographs Stunning Luminous Orbs
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Graffiti Vending Machines
The Graffomat Makes Sure Graffiti Artists Have a Stock of Supplies
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3-D Light Graffiti
Illuminated Calligraphy Art
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Light Art Performance Photography
Jan Wollert and Jorg Miedza Master Lapp
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Light Graffiti Advertising
Sprint Uses Camera Tricks to Draw Glowing Neon Message
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Urban Wifi Landscapes
Light Painting WiFi Takes Turns Internet Ports Around the City Into Art
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Animated Graffiti Ads
The Smart Fortwo A Big Idea Campaign Features Playful Characters
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Light Graffiti Cars
Mark Brown and Marc Cameron's Photography Lights Up the Night
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Illuminated Street Animation
The Vjsuave MTV Brasil Clip Brings Graphics to Real Life
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Stop-Motion Graffiti Ads
The Revo Energy Drink Commercial is Creative Fun
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Skeletal Light Paintings
Janne Parviainen Sheds a New Light on Art With His Skeletal Creations
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Floating Graffiti
'Airgraffities' by Lichtfaktor Let You Tag Without Vandalism
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Fleeting Light Paintings
Steve Carty Captures Graffiti Artist Skam for Contact 2010
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Virtual Street Art Simulators
The YrWall Digital Graffiti Wall is for Amateur Street Artists
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Street Art Tech Stunts
HP Touchsmart Graffiti Wall Features Art from Turbo of Turkey
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Interactive Graffiti Billboards
Sharpie Ad Encourages You to Scribble On Their e-Casts
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Arabic Light Calligraphy
Julien Breton Adds Dance Flair to Light Graffiti
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Illuminated Graffiti Supercars
Marc Brown & Marc Cameron Give 'The Final Chapter' a Stunning Paint
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Motion-Gaming Street Art
Kinect Graffiti Turns Lets You Tag in a Virtual World
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Digital Graffiti
These MNK Crew Pieces are an Eclectic Fusion of Digital Imaging and Street Art
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Ghostly Light Paintings
The 12:31 Photo Series is Based on Images of a Convicted Murderer
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3D Graffiti Programs
Graffiti Analysis Software Breaks Down the Intricacies of Tagging
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Phantom Musicians
'Light Paint Piano Player' by Ryan Cashman
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Digital Graffiti
The VR/Urban SMSlingshot Tags Walls With Projected Messages
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Illusory Luminous Vehicles (UPDATE)
Inspiring Illuminated Graffiti Cars Take Over London
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Whimsical Light Graffiti
Darren Pearson Creates Fantasy Scenes with Light Art
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Light Graffiti Games
The Nikolaus Dome-Home Challenge
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Light Paint Demos
‘Light Guitar Rock' by OOgle Flix Looks Like a Video Game
Related Ideas
Psychedelic Cosmetics Spreads
The Beauty Photography of Robert Jaso has a Face of Fantasy
Fiercely Fuzzy Photography
The Schon! Magazine Androgyny Series Boasts Blurry Illustrations
Femininely Surreal Photography
Miss Aniela Captures Stunning Dreamlike Scenes
Fallen Star Photography
Max Moden Photography Captures Once-Troubled Stars
Modern Tribal Looks
'Tribes' by Rene Habermacher Brings Traditional Style to the Gritty Streets
Plastic Bag Prom Dresses
Casey Hansel Creates Elegant Dresswear Out of Recyclable Material
Deliciously Dreamy Photography
Hicham Riad Captures Surreal and Romantic Images
Raw City Photography
In L.A. Crash Mirko Martin Shows All Sides of the West Hollywood City
Streetwear Couture
The Gillette Guide to Street Fashion
Crazy Collage Photography
These Hilary Pecis Creations are Literal Explosions of Imagery
Sensual Shore Shoots
The Missy Rayder WSJ Magazine March 2011 Editorial Gets Beached
Pop Art Runways
Jeremy Scott Fall 2011 Collection is a Funktastic Blend of Cultural References
Surreal Digital Imagery
Stefan Luhrmann Graphics Feature Lush and Spectacular Dreamworlds
Bond Girl Photography
Pierre Dal Corso Shoots Christina Gottschalk in The Seven Hotel
Stacked Hipster Graffiti
Artists Os Gemeos Create ‘Don't Believe the Hype'
30 Examples of Playful Street Art
From Guerrilla Street Shadows to Urban Beautification
Infrared Gamer Photography
Dancing With Invisible Light Captures People Playing Kinect
60 Apocalyptic Abandoned Artworks
A 'Snowmageddon'-Inspired Collection of Desolate Photos and Art
Uncannily Animated Photography
The Surrealistic Pillow Series by Ronen Goldman is Dreamlike
Ebony-and-Ivory Photography
The Blackening Series Boasts a Battle of Two Shades
Terracotta-Topped Photography
Michael Birchmore's Miscellaneous Wall Art Mixes Themes & Techniques
Glittering Gown Proptography
Antonio Anuk by CSS Studios Flaunts Female Male Accessories
25 Geeky Gamer Art Pieces
From Pac-Man Street Art to Classic Game Portraits
Mischievous Street Art
Robin Rhode Interacts Playfully With His Graffiti
Psychedelic Playgrounds
'Fotos Carnavalescas Surrealistas' by Vanessa Bumbeers
Hot Dotted Fashions
Polka-Dots Get Futuristic in David Koma's Fall 2011 Collection
Candid Cultural Captures
Miguel Candela Photography Tells Travel Tales in Images
Playing Pretend Photography
Kass Dea Captures Models in an Endearing Make-Believe Setting
40 Awesome Digital Artworks
These Manipulated Graphics Will Blow Your Mind
Grungy Garbage Bag Frocks
Get Down & Dirty With the Jeremy Scott Trash Bag Dresses
Intriguing Illustrated Artwork
Philippe Constantinesco Creates Vividly Expressive Work
Cavernous Light Graffiti
Steve Bella Photographs Stunning Luminous Orbs
Life-Size Light Graffiti
The Armsrock 'Passage/Works' Series is Intricately Amazing
Family Photo Graffiti
Street Artist Stinkfish Uses Family and Friends in His Work
Stuck-Up Hipster Apps
The Pocket Hipster App Disagrees With Your Choice of Music
Blurry Blazing Photography
The Yulia Gorbachenko On Fire Shoot is Dark and Edgy
Submerged Dancer Photography
The Hugh Hamilton Bodies Series is Hauntingly Beautiful and Surreal
Oversized Graffiti Markers
The Nugget Staunch White is the World's Largest Marker
Capturing Temporary Art
Michelle Ladin is Documenting the Street Art of Williamsburg
Urban Graffiti Artworks
Nuno de Matos Paints Vibrant Metropolitan Life
City-Scouring Java Photography
The Adbeus Team Documents Their Coffee via Mobile Camera
Graffiti-Enhanced Promotions
Bayer Aspirin Markets Pain Relief with Ads in Romanian Subways
Negative Film Portraiture
Pierre Dal Corso's Vahina Giocante Photo Series is Modern and Glamorous
Irrational Aversion Photography
Christian Tagliavini's Fear of Colors Series Shows a Woman Afraid
Urban Wifi Landscapes
Light Painting WiFi Takes Turns Internet Ports Around the City Into Art
Animated Graffiti Ads
The Smart Fortwo A Big Idea Campaign Features Playful Characters
Floaty Celestial Fashions
Dolce & Gabbana Shines With Stars for Fall 2011
Light Graffiti Cars (UPDATE)
Lightning Fast Illuminated Auto Art by Marc Cameron
Mangled 3D Murals
Artist Laguna Creates a Series of Pop-up Graffiti Art
Tantalizing Body Graffiti
The ‘Museum Anatomy' Uses the Body as a Canvas
Recycled Vinyl Wall Art
Extinct Creatures and Technology Collide in Jacksonville, Florida
WiFi-Powered Chargers
Rca Airnergy Charger Uses Signals to Juice Up Gadgets
Illuminated Celebrity Art
The 'Light Graffiti Stars' Series by Mark Brown and Marc Cameron
Adolescent Life Cycle Videos
'One Minute Puberty' Shows Awkward Changes in Teenage Life
Street Art Proposals
This Graffiti Marriage Proposal Combines Art and Romance
Skeletal Light Paintings
Janne Parviainen Sheds a New Light on Art With His Skeletal Creations
Free-Flowing Light Fixtures
Morph Chandelier by Alicja Wasielewska is Visually Stunning
Paintball Murals
Facadeprinter Graffiti by Martin Fussenegger & Michael Sebastian Haas
A-Maze-ing Salt Exhibits (UPDATE)
These Salt Mazes by Motoi Yamamoto Will Blow Your Mind
Graffiti Icon Films
Banksy Film Debut Hits Sundance
Fleeting Light Paintings
Steve Carty Captures Graffiti Artist Skam for Contact 2010
Laser Graffiti
Dentsu Creates Campaign for London's Hybrid Taxi
Graffiti Wars
The Highly Publicized Feud Between Mr. Brainwash and Trustocorp
Piled Chair Photography
The Sebastian Szwajczak PAJKA Series is Dark and Dramatic
$14,000 Prom Dresses
This Glittering Gown by Dress Goddess Makes a Bold Impact on Hearts & Wallets
Vibrant Geometric Graffiti
'Crystals and Lasers' by Matt W Moore is Prismatic Fantastic
Fitness Gaming Evolutions
The Kinect ‘Your Shape: Fitness Evolved' Keeps You in Shape
Conversation-Starting Apps
Tabletopics for iPhone/iPod Touch Cures Awkward Silences
Giant Dinosaur Graffiti
The Spine-Chilling ROA Bright Berlin Life-Sized Live Painting
Realistic Sci-Fi Gaming
The Kinect Star Wars Game Promises to Make Fans and Gamers Happy
Tablet Murals
iPad Light Painting Utilizes Stop Motion Frames
Imaginative Sci-Fi Illustrations
These Nook Artworks are Eclectic Futuristic Compositions
Collaged Graffiti Art
Pedro Matos Paints the Wrinkled and Wise
Curvaceous Water Bottles
The Evangelion Water Body Bottle Reshapes the Beverage Industry
Graffiti-Inspired Amplifiers
The Jason Roussel 'audioBOMB' Resembles a Handmade Bomb
Dazzling Digital Modifications
These Surrealist Graphic Designs are Mindblowingly Awesome
Psychotic Charity Ads
Kate Moss & Misery Bear Team Up for Red Nose Day
Arabic Light Calligraphy
Julien Breton Adds Dance Flair to Light Graffiti
Urban Dino Playgrounds
'Dinosaurs Unleashed' Exhibit Causes a Roar in London
Controller-Free Dance Games
'Dance Central' for Xbox Kinect Detects Your Whole Body's Movement
Carbon-Neutral Energy Drinks
Found Organic Juice Pumps You Up Without Harming the Earth
Futuristic Wireless Gaming Accessories
The Xbox 360 Steering Wheel Puts You in the Driver's Seat
Tribal Graffiti Fashion
MIA in Complex June/July 2010 Issue Features Cultural Rockstar Style
Digital Graffiti Art
Chairman Ting's Graphic Performances Merge Technology and Art
Amped-Up Athletic Ads
Watching the 'Adidas is All in' Campaign Video Will Pump You Up
Sultry Parisian Ads
The Keira Knightley Coco Mademoiselle Short Sizzles With Seduction
Efficient Wireless Routers
D-link's Dap-1525 Wifi Booster Hones in on Devices
Guitar-Slinging Dessert Ads
The Dairy Queen Commercial Parodies the Old Spice Guy
Dream-Directing iPhones
The Dream Controller App Seeks to let Users Influence Their Dreams
Luminous Metroplitan Boxes
'Link' by Kimchi and Chips is an Interactive Installation
Storytelling Photo Apps
The iPhone Color App Lets You Create a Local Narrative Through Images
3D Graffiti Programs
Graffiti Analysis Software Breaks Down the Intricacies of Tagging
Interactive Projected Promotions
The Munich Launch of ‘Xbox Kinect' Featured a Radical
Laser-Lit Line Dances
1024 Architecture Create a Crazy Glowing Stick Man
QR Restaurant Waitlists
Scan and Reserve Tables With the Convenient WalkIN App
Epic Sci-Fi Graphics
These Adam Burn Images Take Sci-Fi Art to a Whole New Level
Whirly Wacky Sculptures
David Gerstein Designs Disco Fruit Bowls and More
Animated Soft Drink Ads
Jerome Masi & Gaetan Boutet Films the Whimsical 'Be Coke' Video
Interactive Ice Projections
S-MAX Gets Launched with Live Actors and Laser Cannons
Suite-Ranking Smartphone Apps
The Room 77 iPhone App Finds Your Ideal Hotel
Super Tunnel Slides
Serge Spitzer Creates the Ultimate Tube Playground
Prismatic Spray Pieces
Barry McGee's Artwork is Full of Color and Character
Illuminated Water Towers
Brunce Munro Gives Salisbury Cathedral a Luminous Makeover
Viral Running Man Videos
Subway Running Sneakily Spreads the Word About Ray-Bans
74 Brilliant Laser Breakthroughs
From Digital Grafitti to Real-Life Laser Weapons
Camera Tossing
Artistic Newtonian and Shutter Speed Effects
Luminous Street Cruisers
Light Up the Sidewalks Riding the Flexdex Clear29 LT Skateboard
Star-Studded Gaming Consoles
Shake Your Booty to the Dazzling Kylie Minogue Xbox 360
Butterfly Jungle Gyms
'Vlinderboom Schoolyard' by One Architecture & Debra Solomon
Epic Athlete Battles
The Nike Free Yourself Throwdown Ad Displays Intense Competition
Steampunk Simpson Robots
This Neon Green Bart Simpson Sculpture is Eerily Futuristic
Manly Dairy Commercials
This Mammoth Supply Yogurt Ad Sets Macho Rules for Guys
Controller-Free Consoles
Microsoft Unveils the Revolutionary Kinect for Xbox 360
Historic Animated Tributes
'25 Years of Pixar Animation' is an Epic Homage to Film Innovation
Dehydrated Energy Drinks
Vemma Thirst Is Water-Added Healthy Hydration
Flipbook Music Videos
Kraak & Smaak Films a Uniquely Animated Segment for Squeeze Me
Scenester Party Games
Sophomore NYC SS 2011 Collection is Unveiled with a Game of Truth or Dare
Racy Cologne Commercials
Frank Miller Brings a Graphic Novel Aesthetic to the Gucci Guilty Ad
Detailed Animal Weaponry
The 'Creature Slingshots' Will Hurt Someone
Concession Stand Apps
The Yorder App Lets You Order Gameday Munchies Without Having to Get Up
Fab Four Musical Parades
The Mercyme Beatles Cover is a Must-See Fun-Filled Performance
Jaws of Life Auto Apps
The Extraction Zone App Helps First Responders Make the Correct Cuts
Hacked Kinect Robots
Taylor Veltrop Brings a Robot to Life With Kinect Technology