Street Art is it Graffiti?

I wondered if anyone shared my personal like of street art. My appreciation of graffiti art is growing as I get older and recognise it as an important aspect of our society and communitys...to show case art and artistical individuality. I have seen so many aspiring works of art on walls, doors and factories which otherwise would be dull and boring... the visual art transformed in my opinion for the better and though myself am an artist never until this year accepted or gave it any merit. Recently I heard of two street artists jailed for graffiti art.. I think the courts should reconsider and designated areas should be provided for such works... we should encourage expression, and develop individuality and be proud to show case talent... obviously some street art is not at the same level... but the recent work that I saw... I am left astounded and hope that no one paints over it ... so I am not going to highlight where it is... but someone's wasted and their art well at least welcomed

Street Art is it Graffiti?
I personally, love it. It shows and (I imagine) an enormous amount of talent. In the right setting, it can really bring out the best of a location. I agree that there should be some designated areas, but at the same time, its up to business owners to decide whether or not they want someone painting on their walls. I'm a big fan of Marc Ecko, and grafitti is how he got started. And I'd definitely rather see someone drawing to express themselves then doing something more illegal.
Reply:oh,so they got bored in the cave,yes that figures.
Reply:I absolutely love it. Everyone i know thinks it looks tacky and cheap but i think it brings out a lot of talent in young people. We should be praising them not putting them down and telling them that what there doing is crap. Im all for designated areas for street graffiti. We embrace everything else why not this.
Reply:Well, when Brighton have covered the Banksy of police kissing as a national treasure i think you can safely say that is art, but not all graffiti is art- tagging i'm afraid is generally nothing more than vandalism, especially on private property. I personally love old school NY graffiti but whilst i appreciate the artistic merit in works I hate the lack of respect and direction that accompanies it. By channeling the energy behind I just feel that so much more could be achieved, but that's just my view!
Reply:Here are a few: http://www.impactlab.com/modules.php?nam... scroll down to view.


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http://www.european-street-painting.com/...
Reply:honestly, for someone who's thirteen, I think it's a good way to express my feelings and it's also a way to get the pain out of myself. when I'm feeling bad, when I'm down, when I fail my exams and all, when someone breaks my heart, I do graffiti. and it really works for me. most of my friends know me for my hobby and my love for this art. I agree, in some designated areas, maybe they should make graffit legit. because there's no way they're gonna win against us writers.
Reply:If graffiti is true art do it on your lounge wall and keep it there
Reply:i appreciate it when it's done well but i am not too keen on the messy tags and throw ups that get scribbled about.A like a proper full scale production.Check out some of my old stuff on www.myspace.com/ebeegraf got some pics on there of mine click on pics,but have to update it soon and put on the new stuff.Thats the kind of stuff i like.
Reply:i love it to man i have tagged before but i do it on paper mostly and i feel the same way about your appreaciation towards it

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