Rome to remove graffiti defacing Kentridge’s graffiti

Who says the Eternal City doesnt care about contemporary art? Roman authorities have responded to a plea from the South African artist William Kentridge to remove the graffiti defacing Triumphs and Laments, his 550m-long mural along the river Tiber. Since it was unveiled last April, the giant frieze has fallen foul of local vandals, who have filled the gaps between the figureseach one representing a moment in the history of Romewith their own coloured tags. The mayors office announced today (6