Graffiti, Bratislava

A locale's graffiti is part social commentary, though not mainstream. It is youthful angst, rebellion -- or clues to what is now, perhaps hip, on the fringe. Or cheap art, the expression of a young mind hoping to influence, or grab attention -- realizing its longevity is measured by the approaching fresh coat of paint.

I have been watching Bratislava's graffiti for awhile now and beyond the scribbles and street-style tags, most has been accomplished with rudimentary stencil and spray, small in scale. Occasionally, there is a work of determined complexity -- free hand or stencil -- street art announcing potential. Has it arrived here?

Bratislava's graffiti-street art subculture may not be as grand or robust as other cities, for a variety of reasons -- but it is still interesting, nonetheless.