The New (Anonymous) Subversive Public Art

“Slink is part of a growing trend of anonymous street art projects. Last year, New Yorkers were puzzled to wake up to a number of artistic additions to their road crossings. Instead of the minimalist red and green men, the lit figures at pedestrian crossings were adorned with handbags, shoes, hats and complicated items of clothing. The endeavours clearly amuse, but their definition as art is hotly debated. What is the aim behind such works?”