According to a respected researcher, street art like the Marcus Rashford mural is a critical tool for the public to express unity and overcome "messages of hate."
Hundreds of words of solidarity have been placed at the vandalized artwork in Manchester, which was destroyed by racists after England's Euro 2020 final loss to Italy.
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When Rashford saw the painting covered in praises to him, he stated he was "on the point of tears."
After Rashford, Jako Sancho, and Bukayo Saka all missed penalties, the painting was vandalized and rebuilt by street artist Aske. Racist abuse has been directed to all three players on social media.
The outpouring of support at the site, according to a senior lecturer at Birmingham University who is researching graffiti as a "place making and cultural heritage tool within the built environment," is the public's most "immediate way" to "physically share thoughts and hope during major moments of pain and hurt."
"Almost quickly, handmade comments were placed straight over the racist graffiti, promoting love, respect, and thanks to Marcus," Emma Love added.
"The tributes continue to grow, not only covering what lays beneath but also much beyond the size and now weakened message of hate the portrait was destroyed with, in a show of the actual depth of gratitude and admiration of the local community."
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The 150,000 crowd-generated hearts on the National Covid Memorial Wall in London and written expressions of sorrow after the Grenfell disaster are also touted as examples of public declarations employing the most basic of ways - writing on a wall.
The scholar said, " "Graffiti is often the most direct and impactful instrument for making a statement that no other medium can match. We notice that, despite its reputation as vandalism or illegal damage, graffiti is frequently the first point of contact for both experienced graffiti artists and the broader public at times of communal suffering and loss."
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