Is graffiti art or vandalism? Let’s explore the issue and attempt to understand where it stems from.
Is graffiti art or vandalism? Getting to the root of the problem
The first examples of graffiti in its modern form appeared in the 1960s. Tagging, an act of writing your name or initials in public places, was a popular practice among gang members and was less of a form of self-expression and more of a way to mark territory. Understandably, the association with gang activity greatly contributed to a very specific image of graffiti in the public eye.
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