Traveling as a street art hunter is one of the most rewarding parts of being on Street Art Cities. New walls, new artists, new stories, every city feels like a fresh treasure map. And following your hunters heart you want to add the missing pieces on Street Art Cities.
But stepping into a place with active local hunters requires a bit of sensitivity. These communities have spent years documenting their streets (even if they have been inactive for a while), and our contributions should complement their work, not complicate it.
Beware of double uploads.
Double uploads might seem like a small mistake, but they create real friction:
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They split the history of a mural
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They confuse users and artists
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They add unnecessary work for moderators
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And they unintentionally overlook the dedication of local hunters
A little care keeps the map clean and the community strong.
Research before you upload
Before adding a mural in a city you’re visiting:
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Search the map thoroughly: try artist names, tags, and nearby pins
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Check the “recently added” list: many cities are updated daily
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Look closely at details: signatures, dates, stickers, or tags can help match an existing entry
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Ask the community: local hunters often know if a wall is new or already documented
When in doubt, wait. It’s better to pause than to duplicate.
Respect the local hunters
Every city has people who walk the same streets week after week, keeping the map alive. When we travel, we’re guests in their ecosystem. A simple mindset helps:
“I’m here to contribute, not to overwrite.”
Using social features as extra Quality Control
Street Art Cities isn’t just a map, it’s a living, collaborative system. The social features help us maintain accuracy and avoid clutter, especially when multiple hunters are active in the same area. Read more about it on our blog.
Seen
Marking a mural as Seen is more than a personal checklist. It signals to others that:
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The piece still exists
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The location is correct
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The entry is trusted by the community
When many users mark a mural as Seen, it strengthens the reliability of that entry and reduces the chance of accidental duplicates.
Removed
The Removed feature is equally important. When a mural is gone, painted over, or replaced:
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Marking it as Removed helps keep the map up to date
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It prevents travelers from searching for something that no longer exists
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It avoids new uploads of the same wall under the assumption it’s “new”
This is especially helpful for visitors who might not know the local turnover rate. And now you can even add a current picture to help hunters and moderators quicly handle these.
Together, they create a feedback loop
Seen + Removed act as a quiet but powerful quality‑control system. They help:
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Confirm what’s still on the streets
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Flag what’s outdated
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Reduce double uploads
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Support moderators and local hunters
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Keep the map clean, accurate, and trustworthy
Using these features is a simple way to contribute even when you’re not uploading.
Celebrate the shared mission
We’re all here for the same reason: to celebrate street art and the communities that nurture it. When we approach hunting with curiosity, humility, and respect — and when we use the platform’s tools thoughtfully, we strengthen the entire ecosystem.
Travel boldly, explore deeply, contribute carefully.
Happy hunting.