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Added Jul 7, 2026Image via The Guardian
Pam the Bird is a well-known graffiti artist in Melbourne, Australia, whose recent actions have sparked a significant police standoff. The artist climbed atop the Bolte Bridge tower, drawing substantial media and public attention over several hours. This incident highlights ongoing tensions around street art, public space use, and law enforcement responses to graffiti artists in urban settings.
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