Despite being widely respected and internationally-acclaimed, graffiti and street art are still illegal. This is mostly fueled by lawmakers that waste countless hours and enviable resources prosecuting artists for alleged crime. Works of unauthorized public art are labeled as thoughtless acts of vandalism and can sometimes come with felony charges and serious jail time. Sadly, when dealing with the legal system most artists don’t know, understand, or are intimidated into forgoing their rights. Artists are often poorly represented in court and do not have the finances to fight it out.

Here at K.A.R.A.T.E, we believe that everyone deserves a fair shot at defending themselves. As free speech enthusiasts, we’re on a mission to help protect and defend artists working in public space. From our laptops top-secret bunker, we connect experienced criminal defense lawyers with artists in need of representation or advice. We look at every case individually and do our best to meet each artist’s specific needs.

So, if you have risked life, limb, or arrest in the name of art, or if you’re simply protective of your freedom of expression then join our cause! Reclaim your public space and support a movement that gives a voice to the voiceless.