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    Graffiti Is Vandalism

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    that every individual looks at differently. I think that Graffiti is looked at as Vandalism because of the location that the artists decide to put them in, and even the image of the actual painting itself. There a many different forms of Graffiti, like Street Art and Subway Art. But most Graffiti problems become a problem because no one listens to the people’s opinions on location and how they feel about it being vandalism. There are many different views on Graffiti being an art or not and I am going

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    Is graffiti vandalism or art? Many people say that graffiti is art, while others disagree saying its vandalism. In my opinion, graffiti is art. This type of art can be understood in different ways and can be considered as vandalism. It really all depends on what the picture expresses to you and what you see. But everyone has their own opinions and everyone sees everything differently. While many of these artists who are extremely talented and spend most of their time on their pieces, our society

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    Graffiti is a rebellion: to resist or rise against some authority, control or tradition. Graffiti is a rebellion, an expression, an opinion, art. Born and raised in rural Africa, my upbringing has always been immersed in bright colours. However urban sub cultures and graffiti still lie underground. During my teen years we uprooted to England and I found myself in the centre of Bristol. Bristols pride in creativity and independent spirit resonated with me. At the time the Bedminster area especially

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    "A painting tells a 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paper, and graffiti tells a story too," said Steve, a 22-year-old Vancouver-based street artist who asked that his name not be published.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

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    In late 2015 a famous graffiti artist named Shepard Fairey was convicted in Detroit for vandalism. Said vandalism occurred while Fairey was in Detroit working on a massive commissioned piece but the so called “vandalism” were smaller murals placed around the city that were unauthorized. Vandalism, defined by Cambridge Dictionary, is the act of intentionally damaging private property. On the other hand, art is the expression of human creativity and imagination. Artist don’t have the intent of destroying

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    Better Outcomes Summary: We all agree with the fact that Graffiti vandalism has become a big nuisance these days. Graffiti is not only unsightly, but it can be offensive to homeowners as well. However, by hiring professional cleaners for graffiti removal in Sydney, you can easily get rid of this problem. Main Content: Have you been a victim of graffiti vandalism lately? Does you beautiful house now looks ugly because of graffiti vandalism? If yes, then it’s time to fight this problem! But, before that

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    meaning behind it. Tagging or a masterpieces graffiti is vandalism. Graffiti is vandalism because it can be meaningless, it cost lots of money to fix if it illegal, and some of it can be inappropriate. The first reason graffiti is vandalism is because most of it is pointless. In the video “Graffiti: Art or Vandalism” it states, “ some of the things put on the walls are meaningless some say it shit on the wall” (Graffiti: Art or Vandalism, 2013). When people say it is meaningless they are talking

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    In the 1970's large cities began seeing the rise of spray paint vandalism. Often teenagers and young adults that took to the streets at night armed with spray paint to 'leave their mark' on the city. This form of vandalism, dubbed graffiti from the Italian graffito meaning to scratch (Abel). Though graffiti dates to ancient times it is still a large-scale problem across the world. Graffiti has a negative effect on the community in which it appears. Graffiti is often an indicator of violence and a

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    Graffiti: Art or Vandalism? Sam Cowey Graffiti has been around for more than half a decade and practiced worldwide. However there is debate between whether it is a form of art or vandalism. Graffiti artists’ debate that many do not understand the reason most graffiti artist take the risk of incarceration, fines, injuries, and in some cases death to paint a wall. A graffiti artist can have the simple desire to become recognized, or to create a piece that speaks to their audience as a form of

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    Graffiti: Art or Vandalism? The word graffiti is derived from the word graffito which means writing or drawing that has been scribbled, scratched or painted on a wall or surface that is located within public view. Graffiti has existed since ancient times and could be found in a variety of locations. Graffiti began to pick up steam as an art form in the 1970s and 1980s as can be seen in the film "Style Wars" and has continued to be an art form ever since. For more information, please click the following

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