vandal

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Often described as "elusive" and "secretive" by the press, the "guerrilla street artist" is a hero to some and a vandal to others.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

His ability to freely make art without being punished as a vandal by authorities could be hampered now that he’s recognizable as Gunningham, or Jones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

“The vandal who damaged Flaco’s exhibit jeopardized the safety of the bird and is ultimately responsible for his death,” the Wildlife Conservation Society said in its statement.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2024

Early Tuesday morning, Brittain blamed “a copyright vandal who doesn’t actually have any right to remove any of this material,” claiming that a “third party” activist affiliated with a video-tracking company was behind the takedown.

From Slate • Feb. 7, 2024

The authorities, for their part, don’t think McCandless was the vandal.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer