The definition between graffiti and street art is blurred, Mr Hossack said.

That is the strength of the NZ street art scene I believe.

For years, graffiti and street art were banned by zealous local councils.

The street art in East London raising awareness of world's threatened wildlife

What I do is part street art, performance art and contemporary art.

Fancy that Ireland's first street art hotel has opened in Dublin's Smithfield.

Photo: Supplied The message of street art is where its power lies.

The transitory nature of street art is what gives it its impact.

I'm interested in lost histories, old buildings, ghost signs and street art.

Belfast has loads of street art at the moment which is really nice.

Twenty years ago, street art and graffiti crews were undisputed troublemakers.

I chose street art because I want to guard against the galleries' monopoly.

This isn't the first street art exhibition in a major institution.

A momentous week in Belfast began with a poignant piece of street art.

There's also lots of street art around Kampong Glam, he says.

At the Vogel Street Party, the street art will be out and proud.