Like many cities, Baltimore has its mix of urban subcultures. Graffiti Alley just happens to be the proving ground for veteran, visiting, and developing street artists. Crews from all over the East Coast have ventured to this enclave, tucked away in Station North, to collaborate on murals and individual pieces. Graffiti alley has provided many fashion and hip-hop photographers with a colorful backdrop that personifies Baltimore's embrace of street culture.