There’s a new Big Brother in LA’s graffiti world, and it’s known as “GRAFFITI TRACKER,” where “Every wall tells a story.” Looking to capitalize on urban blight, the private upstart monitors graffiti “hotspots” around the city, keeping detailed records of tagging names, locations, gang affiliations, & frequency, compiling detailed databases on individual artists and areas in general. For a hefty fee, local law enforcement or private individuals being vandalized can then tap into the company’s detailed records, which also include maps and photo archives to help make arrests. Of course, GT also accepts outside information and taggers can phone in tips on their (more…)