Misunderstood I have seen all types of graffiti; Latin Kings gang tags on rain road electrical boxes‚ to planned and beautiful wall art at Oak Street beach in Chicago. I’ve met people that paint graffiti illegally; I live in Chicago where graffiti thrive‚ so I feel it’s safe to say I’m immersed in the art. I appreciate it because I don’t assume all of it is corrupt‚ I see the message they are trying to convey. Recently‚ graffiti artists have come under serious attack by the media and authority
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------------------------------------------------- Graffiti in the United States‚ is writing or drawings scribbled‚ scratched‚ or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place.[1] Graffiti ranges from simple written words to elaborate wall paintings. Graffiti‚ consisting of the defacement of public spaces and buildings‚ remains a nuisance issue for cities. It also has had an international influence especially from the examples in the New York City Subway and the Chicana/Chicanoexperience
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New life brings new art. “Graffiti is writing or drawings scribbled‚ scratched‚ or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place “‚ says Wikipedia. This kind of drawing exists since human started drawing. Examples of first graffiti drawing were found in the walls of Pompeii and Catacombs of Rome‚ and considered as an art form. However‚ modern graffers usually are being sent to jail for drawing on public walls. Graffiti is not an art form anymore‚ now it’s a crime
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Oct. 2013 Why Graffiti is a problem? In the book At The Glance Crispher Grant in his story “graffiti talking: take a closer look”. Graffiti is any kind of drawing‚ writing or symbol that taggers (a name given to people who graffiti) use to put on peoples properties without them knowing. Graffiti could be something beautiful instead of looking at it‚ or thinking it is disgrace. Christopher’s suggestion is that one of the first steps is to educate the public about the graffiti. It’s meaning and
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relatively new concept of street art. Originating in the early 1980s‚ graffiti became an international craze within the decade. A great deal of people would argue that it is beneficial to communities to outlaw graffiti‚ but in reality there is no evidence to back up their opinion. Graffiti is a form of art‚ and there are many reasons why it should be made legal. One of the most prominent arguments against legalization of graffiti is the Broken Windows Theory. In a report written by James Wilson
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story on paper‚ and graffiti tells a story too‚" said Steve‚ a 22-year-old Vancouver-based street artist who asked that his name not be published. "People just don ’t see past where [the story is being told]." Societal conceptions of urban graffiti are all over the map. While some view graffiti as the flourishing of urban art and expression‚ others view it as a sign of generational decay or a lack of respect for others ’ property. After all‚ the people forced to view the graffiti didn ’t ask to see
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A.r.t or C.r.i.m.e? Who is responsible for the pervasion of this so called "artcrime" in today’s society??? The word "graffiti" is derived from the Latin term "graphium" which means "to write". Graffiti evolved during ancient times but first impacted on modern society in the late 1960’s‚ when political activists used it as a medium of revolt against governing powers. Thereafter‚ individual artists began to gain recognition. TAKI 183 was the first known artist to write tags‚ starting in central
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“Imagine a city where graffiti wasn’t illegal‚ a city where everybody drew whatever they liked. Where every street was awash with a million colours and little phrases. Where standing at a bus stop was never boring. A city that felt like a party where everyone was invited‚ not just the estate agents and barons of big business. Imagine a city like that and stop leaning against the wall - it’s wet. ” (Banksy 85) Graffiti is a global form of expression that is untamed but uses similar methods as advertisements
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The World is a Canvas: A Definition Argument Essay on Graffiti Chloe Roy Grand Canyon University: ENG 106 January 30‚ 2014 Art is generally seen as a canvas transformed into a beautiful and thought – provoking decoration. Genres and technique styles continue to evolve and transform over the centuries‚ creating new ways to influence the world through art. Graffiti is a controversial new genre and technique style that has taken the art community – and the urban streets by storm. The artists of
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debate surfaced regarding the impact of graffiti on communities. The editorial‚ in the 16 July issue of The Daily Tribute‚ contends in an emotional and didactic tone that local governments and councils should be supporting prideful citizens and adjudge graffiti as vandalism. In contrast‚ the letter by Michaela Whitehouse‚ a representative of the East Park Council‚ controverts in a scathing yet conciliatory tone that certain places should be dedicated for graffiti and solidly defends the council’s position
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