We've all found ouselves walking past a market or fence and noticed the spray painted sketches, gang signs, area codes, bad and tasteless slogans and four letter words usually associated with the type of morally and ethically challenged individual that feel it is his or her god given right to slander and deface another individuals property. You probably share the same thought as the rest of the world scumbag! and move along, but what about when someone has spent hours or days on a finely crafted mosaic or mural which was well thought out and meant to enhance an otherwise blank concrete wall. should this be allowed as to where gang signs and four letter words are highly illegal. When does graffiti become art and not defacement of property only when paid for by the occupant or when it is truly a work of art. It's all up for debate and highly subjective is it a 1st amendment issue and freedom of speech comes into play or is it purely libel and slander and the individuals should be hauled away. Graffiti, art or nuisance?
I think that graffiti is more art than anything else. If it is gang related than I would say it is destructive, otherwise its really cool. Some of my favorite places have walls piled with colorful "wall art".
ReplyDeleteHonestly there is no clear answer to this in my opinion. If it isn't an eyesore, then it could be considered art. Yet everybody has varying opinions on what is good or bad so with that in mind we have no way of determining what is considered art or a nuisance.
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