Comments on: The Graffiti Debate: Glorifying art or vandalism?

By: Julius Zsako

Julius Zsako — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:12:01 +0000

We don’t have an art problem in America. We have a vandalism problem. If Michaelangelo returned from the grave and painted on a building without permission, it might be artistic, yet it remains vandalism. Graffiti vandals have little or no respect for community property and assets. Graffiti vandalism, as viewed by graffiti experts and community residents alike is a symbol of decay everywhere it appears. As detailed at http://www.DefacingAmerica.com, graffiti is a very serious and expensive problem.

By: lee ironlak

lee ironlak — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:28:29 +0000

ya cant even spell vandalism…

By: gorge

gorge — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:54:43 +0000

im debating on if graffiti is vandelism or art can you guys help me out?

By: MattyM

MattyM — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:56:53 +0000

You are right MariO, most people do not understand the different types of graffiti that’s out there.

By: MattyM

MattyM — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:54:34 +0000

In my experience a pure street artist will not consider legal art of any kind graffiti; and by definition it isn’t regardless of style. The idea of unsanctioned street art is what makes this medium actual graffiti. There are numerous professional artists who use this medium in their works, but would you call them graffiti artists, or just artists? There are many different types of graffiti and “tags” are usually what people consider messy and ugly. As a general rule of street artists, graffiti is not created on an individuals home or car; which is not to say that it doesn’t happen but if you speak to street artist it would be something they do not do. Usually the purpose is to put their artwork in a place that very noticeable by the public (the same approach that advertising agencies apply). I myself would much rather see brilliant street art in public view than the sea of advertisements that I drown in when I walk down the street.

By: spn

spn — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:14:54 +0000

i think graffiti is not vandalism its art that tells story
but its in the eyes of beholder

By: flapjack smooth

flapjack smooth — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:01:58 +0000

graffiti and vandalism are one and the same and should be treated with the respect that an art movement deserves. short of the christian dark ages, this is the first time that actual artists are being punished for making art. the word vandalism is taken from a germanic tribe that defaced rome after its fall. it was an extension of the freedom from the tyranny that was roman rule. the world is very “roman” right now. corporations can vandalize our cities with all the advertising they want, but we cant? the big business’ have invaded my everyday life, and yours. companies spill oil and spit smoke into the air. they lay waste to forest’s, and destroy mountains. and all of you people are offended that someone with real talent has gone and given you some visual stimulation. graffiti doesnt matter to most really. as long as you have greys anatomy, and dancing with the stars, and mcdonalds. the majority dont care about the wars and the hunger and the disease in the world. vandals do. vandals are smarter then all of you mindless consumption zombies. if you cant take the gift of graffiti for what it is. (a message that the system needs to come down a bit) then you are already lost. you already dont matter. you already gave in and became some fat boring nobody with a crap job that pays for your credit cards and your suv’s. but when the hunger, and the wars and the diseases come here, dont say you wernt warned! the writing is literally on the walls.

By: Ben Dover

Ben Dover — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:17:04 +0000

Im gay.

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:27:40 +0000

Graffiti is art…i dont understand why people get arrested for painting walls…but there are people doing fireworks and smoking, thats polluting the earth, and they dont get arrested

By: Hooks

Hooks — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 03:58:22 +0000

I tagg….its enjoyable…i also do street art….its amazing too look at