Do you think that graffiti is respectable art or just unnecessary vandalism?

Instead of being considered a meaningful expression, graffiti is seen as vandalism. This is an unfair label to give to something that requires the same creativity and hard work as other forms of street art. The blank wall of a building or an untouched alleyway becomes something brand new with the addition of graffiti.

Can graffiti be beautiful?

Graffiti is much more than spray-painted profanity and symbols; it’s a form of public art. Graffiti gives cities and towns a creative atmosphere if done properly. Just as a mural of butterflies is beautiful, graffiti can also be considered beautiful.

Why is graffiti art real?

In most cases, graffiti art is associated with vandalism and the damage to public property but it is in fact a true art form because of its unique elements. Furthermore, graffiti art has a message that the artist is trying to convey and this could range from politics to social issues and even emotional expression.

How is graffiti art different from vandalism?

Graffiti vandalism can take the form of writing, drawing or scratching onto surfaces using different implements such as paint, markers, stickers, and stencilling. Urban Art, unlike graffiti vandalism, is legal artwork where permission to mark the surface has been granted by the owner of the property.

Why is graffiti so pretty?

Graffiti is exciting because it’s tied to street culture and the cultural zeitgeist. Streets are unpredictable, and that’s another thing that makes graffiti so awesome: it’s inherently improvisatory.

What is the most spectacular art theft in the world?

The Greatest Art Heists in History

• Van Gogh painting goes missing during lockdown, Singer Laren Museum, Netherlands 2020.
• Spiderman Art Thief, Musée d’Art Moderne in Paris, France 2010.
• $30 Million worth of art stolen from Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden, 2000.

How does graffiti benefit the community?

In addition to supporting the general aesthetic appeal of a space, street art and graffiti murals have the potential to benefit the area from a financial perspective, which then benefits the community by creating jobs, which is particularly helpful in areas where there is a lack of employment.

Why Montreal’s approach to graffiti is beneficial?

Q6: Explain why Montreal’s approach to graffiti is beneficial. It provides reasons (allows the community to have a voice; let the community come together as a whole strengthening Montreal) supported by vague details (creating a relationship with graffiti artists, they were able to come to a peaceful agreement).

Why do people think graffiti isn’t art?

Graffiti are made illegal, as in homes or shops where people do not want them done. Graffiti aren’t in museums or art galleries that’s why they aren’t art. Local governments spend a big amount of money in removing graffiti from towns and cities. There are organizations against them and following every step they take.