Wow, really interesting post in my opinion. Comments on your thoughts:
"an underground art. its so very underappreciated."
I'd agree that graffiti, when it's done well is definitely an art. Most things when done well can be considered artful, but as a visual art, and the specific medium, graffiti can be quite beautiful and touching. The invasion of public or private space also has an element of social commentary not atypical of progressive art. Also, mainstream art is often under appreciated at the time is was conceived
"yup its true graffiti is not a crime"
Graffiti itself is not a crime, it's the vandalism that is a crime, but few people tag their own property. Some cities set up graffiti zones and contests, which can be pretty cool, but I think everyone recognizes that the subversive and underground nature of graffiti somehow adds to the credibility of the artwork. But art and crime are by no means mutually exclusive. Artists are usually outsiders, or marginal people, and have run ins with the law, look at Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, Pussy Riot, and others, always pushing the envelope.
Is it normal i think graffiti ART
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Wow, really interesting post in my opinion. Comments on your thoughts:
"an underground art. its so very underappreciated."
I'd agree that graffiti, when it's done well is definitely an art. Most things when done well can be considered artful, but as a visual art, and the specific medium, graffiti can be quite beautiful and touching. The invasion of public or private space also has an element of social commentary not atypical of progressive art. Also, mainstream art is often under appreciated at the time is was conceived
"yup its true graffiti is not a crime"
Graffiti itself is not a crime, it's the vandalism that is a crime, but few people tag their own property. Some cities set up graffiti zones and contests, which can be pretty cool, but I think everyone recognizes that the subversive and underground nature of graffiti somehow adds to the credibility of the artwork. But art and crime are by no means mutually exclusive. Artists are usually outsiders, or marginal people, and have run ins with the law, look at Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, Pussy Riot, and others, always pushing the envelope.
"IIN i believe graffitti is an art?"
Fuck yeah!