Street art is a form of artwork that is displayed in a community on its surrounding buildings, streets, and other publicly viewed surfaces.
The work has moved from the beginnings of graffiti and vandalism to new modes where artists work to bring messages, or just simple beauty, to an audience.
Smart Vandalism
Some artists use "smart vandalism" as a way to raise awareness of social and political issues.
Others simply see urban space as an untapped format for personal artwork.
While others may appreciate the challenges and risks that are associated with installing illicit artwork in public places.
The idea that a form of artistic expression could be considered vandalism is, unsurprisingly.
“Graffiti is 100% art,” says Pearce.
“Graffiti can fall into the category of vandalism or ‘defacing’ when it is a random tag on any old wall that has no meaning,”
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