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  2. Graffiti - Wikipedia

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    However, graffiti is to some people a form of art, but to some a form of vandalism. [30] And many graffitists choose to protect their identities and remain anonymous to hinder prosecution. With the commercialization of graffiti (and hip hop in general), in most cases, even with legally painted "graffiti" art, graffitists tend to choose ...

  3. Graffiti in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Graffiti is one of the four main elements of hip hop culture (along with rapping, DJing, and break dancing). [6] The relationship between graffiti and hip hop culture arises both from early graffitists practicing other aspects of hip-hop, and its being practiced in areas where other elements of hip hop were evolving as art forms. By the mid ...

  4. Graffiti is art “People don’t like hearing it — I guess I don’t really care — but tagging is an art form,” Haviland says. He says a tag is both an identifying marker and art ...

  5. Tag (graffiti) - Wikipedia

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    Tags in Amsterdam. Tags are one of the primary forms of modern graffiti, along with throw ups and pieces.The act of writing a tag is known as tagging.Tags are often thought of as the simplest form of graffiti art, prioritising legibility and flow [1] and are the form that most artists start with. [2]

  6. Column: Vandalism or street art? What the graffiti-tagged ...

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    The colorful graffiti that adorns an abandoned skyscraper in downtown L.A. is, depending on who you ask, petty vandalism that plagues the city or vibrant street art that enriches.

  7. Street art - Wikipedia

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    Street art is visual art created in public locations for public visibility. It has been associated with the terms "independent art", "post-graffiti", "neo-graffiti" and guerrilla art. [2] Street art has evolved from the early forms of defiant graffiti into a more commercial form of art, as one of the main differences now lies with the messaging ...

  8. Glossary of graffiti - Wikipedia

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    Graffiti that is considered a "landmark" has usually been in place for at least 5 years. These spots are highly respected by other writers, and to go over them can warrant disfavor. legal A graffiti piece or production that is made with permission. lock on Sculptural street art in a public space, chained or locked to public furniture.

  9. Street artist - Wikipedia

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    A street artist is a person who makes art in public places. [1] Street artists include portrait artists, caricaturists, graffiti artists, muralists and people making crafts. Street artists can also refer to street performers such as musicians, acrobats, jugglers, living statues, and street theatre performers. Street artists can be seen ...