Graffiti in Groß Klein: Legal areas for creative young people open!

Graffiti in Groß Klein: Legal areas for creative young people open!

On July 19, 2025 the time had finally come: A new legal graffiti area was opened at the sports hall on the scaffolding ring in the Groß Klein district of Rostock. This event was no coincidence, because young people from the district campaigned for official spray areas on the local advisory board. They received support from the Association of Stadtverungs e.V., which was represented by Kristina Koebe. She emphasized that the young people are willing to actively participate in the design of their living environment, and that such initiatives are important to promote creativity of young people. The district festival was the perfect setting to present this new form of expression of youth art to a broad audience, while young artists took the opportunity to spray their first works live.

This commitment and the creation of legal areas are part of a larger project that responds to the needs of young people. As part of the [legal graffiti actions] (https://www.jugendnetz.de/projekt/legale-graffiti campaigns), an attempt is made to offer alternatives to illegal sprays and at the same time promote the acceptance of graffiti in public. The aim is to strengthen the creative potential of young people and help them identify with their districts. In addition, clarification about the criminal and civil law consequences of the illegal spray is carried out. Municipalities and city administrations are also required to support such initiatives and create spaces in which young people can find their expression.

graffiti as part of the cityscape

graffiti has developed from a subcultural form of expression to an integral part of urban space. As described by the website paint your first graffiti, it contributes to the visual identity of cities and transforms everyday structures into living works of art. The works tell stories, reflect communities and promote dialogue among the inhabitants. In addition, traditional ideas of art are questioned by transforming public spaces into art exhibitions.

The opening of the graffiti area in Groß Klein is a classic example of how urban space can be enriched by creative energy and cultural forms of expression. It also shows that graffiti is not only a visual element, but also a socio -political tool that addresses important topics such as migration, inequality or environmental issues. Such projects not only promote creativity; They also create a sense of belonging among young people and contribute to the positive development of the district.

It remains to be hoped that further cities will follow this example, because the support of young artists to create legal forms of expression is a step in the right direction. This initiative shows that with a little community spirit and creativity, the most difficult problems can be solved and the Groß Klein district becomes a bit more colorful.