![French artist Amose](https://blog.vandalog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/amosed1.jpg)
Whereas the authorities in Istanbul are quick to buff any political graffiti, they seem to be quite tolerant to other public art — both sanctioned and unsanctioned. Here are a few more examples of what currently can be seen in the city:
![Space Invader](https://blog.vandalog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/spaceinvaderis2.jpg)
![German artist Dome](https://blog.vandalog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/domeisdan.jpg)
![Portugese artist Demo](https://blog.vandalog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Filho-do-Demo.jpg)
![Local artist Eskreyn](https://blog.vandalog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMG_1679.jpg)
![Both local and international writers here -- including Hure and Utah](https://blog.vandalog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMG_1614.jpg)
![Just about every shutter has become a canvas for bombs and throw-ups](https://blog.vandalog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/random-bombs.jpg)
Thanks, again, to Erbil Sivaslioglu for sharing his knowledge of his city’s street art scene with us.
Photos by Lois Stavsky & Dani Reyes Mozeson