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GRAFFITI ART OR CRIME: IS THERE A RIGHT ANSWER?
Graffiti Art or Crime There are many different ways to look at graffiti. Some people see it as a form of art, while others see it as a crime. Many various factors can affect how someone perceives graffiti. In some cases, it can be seen as a form of self-expression, while in others, it can be a form of vandalism.
There are many different ways to look at the situation. Some people feel graffiti is a form of self-expression, while others believe it is nothing more than vandalism. The truth is, there are pros and cons to both sides of the argument. Those who see graffiti as art often argue that it is a form of self-expression.
They believe it is a way for people to express themselves without worrying about the consequences. This confusion begins because graffiti is not considered criminal and is usually not done to cause damage or harm. It is a way for people to express their creativity.
In recent years, Detroit has become a "spraycation" spot for graffiti artists. Hundreds of authorized murals by some of the most famous street artists in the world, as well as works by gifted local artists, now grace downtown, Eastern Market, southwest Detroit, the Grand River corridor, and other hotspots.
Street art inspires creativity, urban life, aesthetic beauty, civic and ethnic identity, and neighborhood revitalization in Detroit. The art is to function as both metaphors and promises of a better future while creating a more rewarding city in the present.
The City of Detroit encouraged public art and has established a registry for murals and public artworks.
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However, some see graffiti as a crime because it can frequently damage property. In some cases, graffiti can also be considered a form of vandalism. Nothing more than destroying or hurting someone else's property value.
Of course, distinctions between graffiti and murals, authorized and unauthorized work, art, and vandalism, especially with Detroit having so many abandoned buildings, is a slippery slope.
"The City of Detroit encouraged public art and has established a registry for murals and public artworks that enhance public spaces and empower Detroit artists while also helping reduce blight."
The goals are to highlight the values and the identity of the communities where artwork is being created, empower Detroit artists, and provide a positive cost benefit to the public via art versus the cost of blight remediation.
So, is graffiti art or crime? The answer is that it can be both, depending on the context in which it is used.
