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    The document discusses the debate around whether graffiti is a form of art or vandalism. While some see graffiti as a way for artists to freely express themselves and beautify otherwise dull urban areas, others view it as property damage since it is often done without permission. Graffiti is also considered by some to promote crime and negatively influence youth. Weighing both perspectives, the document concludes that graffiti will likely always be a controversial issue as there is no full agreement on whether it should be defined as art or vandalism.

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    GRAFFITI

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    The document discusses the debate around whether graffiti is a form of art or vandalism. While some see graffiti as a way for artists to freely express themselves and beautify otherwise dull urban areas, others view it as property damage since it is often done without permission. Graffiti is also considered by some to promote crime and negatively influence youth. Weighing both perspectives, the document concludes that graffiti will likely always be a controversial issue as there is no full agreement on whether it should be defined as art or vandalism.

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    GRAFFITI: ART or VANDALISM

    Graffiti has been a long controversial issue among our society. Some may think it is a form of an
    artistic expression while others propose to entirely ban graffiti. Is it art or property damage? Both?
    What should we make of the graffiti we encounter in our day-to-day lives? Are graffiti artists bringing
    to life sterile urban environments, adding creativity and colour to otherwise run-down areas or are they
    making cities appear dangerous and crime-ridden, ruled by street gangs?

    On the one hand, let us take a look at the art hidden behind this drawings; of course, talking about the
    really amazing part of this art. Graffiti allows artists to express themselves freely, to open up their soul
    in front of a larger audience and to show up the way they see life. This kind of art is used nowadays
    for various things, such as movie posters, celebrity memorials or great background for artistic photos.
    They can be used to get a message out to the public and to pass on freedom, power, happiness. Many
    people see them out there and just wonder: From where did he/she get that inspiration? , or What does
    this mean? It looks amazing!. Furthermore, is a great way for young artists to make themselves heard
    and to evolve in this area and can be the start of their career. In fact, many of the well known artists
    out there started on the street , painting walls in the dark and being afraid not to get caught, such as
    Keith Haring or Jean-Michel Basquiant.

    On the other hand, graffiti can be easily considered vandalism. To start with, most of the drawings out
    there are made without having anyone’s permission. The ‘‘artists’’ , as they call themselves, go
    wherever they want and deteriorate buildings and walls, without caring about the damage that they
    create or that is a private propriety. This kind of situations can affect the balance of the society,
    creating the impression that is ok to damage any kind of buildings, even the one’s that have national
    importance. What is more is that most of the times, the graffiti that we see is represented actually just
    by vulgar messages written on walls or provocative images, and it is not something that would please
    the eyes. Also, this represents a very bad influence on the younger generations, who should be taught
    beautiful things that will help them in their adult life that will come.

    Weighing up both sides of the argument, graffiti will always be an unsolvable problem of the society,
    because people will never completely agree one with another in deciding whether it is ART or
    VANDALISM. Personally speaking, I see graffiti as a very pleasant form of art , but just when it is
    created as it should. Special areas should be created for street artists to unleash themselves,

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