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Graffiti in Australia: Street Art or Vandalism? A&I Coatings 7 Lackey Road Moss Vale, NSW 2577 Ph (Australia): 1800 819 585 International Phone: +61 2 4869 1441 Email: [email protected]

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Graffiti in Australia:

Street Art or Vandalism?

A&I Coatings 7 Lackey Road

Moss Vale, NSW 2577 Ph (Australia): 1800 819 585

International Phone: +61 2 4869 1441 Email: [email protected]

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The debate goes on about whether graffiti is a form of art or simply an act

of vandalism. It’s true that some graffiti display colourful and meaningful

messages, but the area where they’re painted is probably the reason

property owners are disappointed. Everybody is free to express themselves

through any form, but where is the line drawn before graffiti becomes

bothersome to others?

Graffiti as Art

George C. Stowers, the author of “Graffiti Art: An Essay Concerning The

Recognition of Some Forms of Graffiti as Art”, said that graffiti is an art

form that expresses in either simple tags or complicated pieces. He said

that he doesn’t consider tags as art because these don’t have aesthetic

appeal. Complicated pieces, on the other hand, need imagination and use

elements like colour and composition.

Many people see graffiti as a nuisance, but it has been gaining attention

and recognition in the world of art. Australians are used to seeing graffiti in

public spaces, whether on building walls or tunnels. Some appreciate them

because they make a statement, while others simply don’t get the

message.

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Graffiti as Vandalism

The New South Wales Crime Prevention site

considers graffiti vandalism as a crime. It

damages the aesthetics of a property without

the owner’s permission. It also affects the

community because they have to spend on

removing and preventing such actions from

taking place.

Australians spend millions of

dollars per year to clean up and

repair the damages graffiti has

caused. Instead of using the money

for other projects, they’re

spending it on cleanups. As a

result, many property owners are

looking for anti-graffiti coatings

and glass materials to prevent

further damages and expenses.

Street art or vandalism, different people see graffiti differently. The

important thing is that those who are doing them should know their limits,

especially where they decide to paint.

Sources:

http://www.crimeprevention.nsw.gov.au/cpd/protectcommunity/graffitiva

ndalism.html

http://www.graffiti.org/faq/stowers.html

http://www.aicoatings.com.au/