Capital of Culture Redefines Graffiti
The Viru Center bus terminal in downtown Tallinn will receive a total makeover - the capital's Sports and Youth Department will cover the concrete pillars with knitted graffiti on June 10.
Since October 2010, volunteers from across the country have created around 340 pieces of knitted graffiti in different shapes, sizes and colors.
Besides the bus terminal, a number of benches in public parks, trees and lamp posts in Tallinn will also be decorated with the unusual form of urban art.
"Knitted graffiti is an ideal way to bring spunk and originality to the gray cityscape," said Ilona-Evelyn Rannala, head of the youth outreach division at the department, adding that the initiative will hopefully draw the attention of both the local community and guests and engage them in deeper thought about the nature and form of graffiti.
"It is also noteworthy that we have received knitted art from both young and old, boys and girls," said Rannala.
The undertaking is part of the European Capital of Culture 2011 program.
Ingrid Teesalu