To me the main debate surrounding graffiti is the argument between is it art or is vandalism?Personally, I do like to think of graffiti as art, with my favourite example of this being Banksy. (http://www.banksy.co.uk ) . I just think his work is so unique, funny and they hold such interesting and poignant messages. I love them and whenever I see one I just can't take my eyes off them.
However, I am aware that some graffiti is just vandalism, "I WAZ ERE '10" or just general "tagging" to me isn't beautiful or meaningful, it's just scrawls of boredom across somebody else's property and that's to me where it becomes vandalism and no longer art. The thought isn't there and the creativity is lost.
I found this video on the BBC website by Stoke High School in Ipswich as they investigated graffiti in London and the public's opinions. It sums up my opinions nicely, so I thought I'd include it, especially the man in the green coat and glasses around 1.10 mins, agree completely.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/7940611.stm
Overall, I think there should be a line drawn between what is vandalism and what is art as I do believe graffiti can be applied to both of these terms.
I'm all in favour of art, it's expressive and creative and it's this type of work that goes in favour of graffiti. Vandalism, that's got to stop.
Overall, I think there should be a line drawn between what is vandalism and what is art as I do believe graffiti can be applied to both of these terms.
I'm all in favour of art, it's expressive and creative and it's this type of work that goes in favour of graffiti. Vandalism, that's got to stop.
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