The graffiti painting drone could also paint over the ugly ones that no one likes. On the rides from airport to the city downtown specially in public transportation, I must have seen the most prolific graffiti work. You get a taste of the local underbelly, its specific peeves with those in positions of power and authority. Sometimes there could be political statements and inside jokes.
There is a certain level of sameness in the most common style of graffiti which brings nothing new to the party. If creativity and artistic flair were to be rewarded, then the boring stuff could be painted over by the graffiti drone. clearing the space for something that grabs attention and hopefully stimulates a conversation and even change. If graffiti should be considered a type of art installation in the public space, perhaps a public vote should determine which one stay and which ones get painted over.
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